Sharing the catch is good for fishermen -- and fish -- study shows

Scientists report on an alternative to cutthroat competition, finding that a quota system giving fishermen exclusive rights to a portion of the catch can preserve fisheries and help stocks recover. After years of dismal reports about collapsing fish stocks and failed fisheries management, scientists Friday will report that they have discovered how to reverse the trend: Give fishermen exclusive rights to a portion of the catch.

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