Fishing for change: a bioeconomic analysis comparing policy scenarios to manage distant water fishing in Liberia
Liberia's waters face overfishing from foreign fleets, harming local ecosystems and fishers despite government profits. This project explores how limiting trawling could impact fish stocks and income, helping policymakers balance ecological and economic needs.
Group Members: Mara Booth, Taylor Cook, Dustin Duncan, Abigail Kirk, Maddie Whitman
Faculty Advisors: Anastasia Quintana
Clients: Conservation International, Center for Oceans (Liberia)