(2005). Fisheries. Retrieved November 9, 2007, from European Commission Web site: http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp/management_resources/conservation_measures/fishing_effort_en.htm
This document includes evidence of the success of restrictions on the size of the fleet in Europe. It includes data such as the total catch by nation of nations including China, India, and European states. It also includes details about failures of the Common Fisheries Policy such as anger by fishermen thatthey were not included more in the decision process, supporting the need to work directly with those whom we are regulating. In response, the EC created Regional Advisory Councils which we have used as a model for our integration of fishermen into our plan.
(2004, June 14). Economy and Environment Program to Southeast Asia. Retrieved November 9, 2007, from International Development Research Center Web site: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-61204-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
This page includes a study in which although fishermen supported regulations and believe they were working in the southeastern region of Asia, the majority of those surveyed were actually not registered. This supports the need for education and active patrolling of the fleet (registered and not).
Colson, David A. (1995, January, 25). Current issues in international fishery conservation and management - David A. Colson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. from http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1584/is_n7_v6/ai_16848376/pg_1
This page discusses an earlier attempt by the United States at fisheries management and High Seas Fisheries Licensing Act. It also includes evidence that every country must be involved because 90% of world catch occurs within EEZs. This bill was approved by the full House.
(2007, January). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 9, 2007, from The Federal Register Web site: http://www.thefederalregister.com/d.p/2007-03-05-E7-3776
This proposed legislation served as a sample template for our own proposal.
(2006, June). ICES Symposium. from Marine Institute Web site: http://www.ices06sfms.com/presentations/index.shtml
This page included a lot of research and presentations that highlighted many of our concerns about fisheries, including how to regulate them and proposed solutions. We worked on figuring out how to implement them and improve them.