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Conditions in the Oregon commercial fishery based on the salmon, crab and shrimp industries from 1967 to 1980

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Title Conditions in the Oregon commercial fishery based on the salmon, crab and shrimp industries from 1967 to 1980
Names Lewis, Mary J (creator)
Tubb, Richard A. (advisor)
Date Issued 1982-05-25 (iso8601)
Note Graduation date: 1983
Abstract Changes in the Oregon salmon, crab and shrimp fisheries were
documented from 1967 to 1980. The related socio-economic conditions in
fishing communities were described. Trends indicated that the overall
importance of fisheries to port communities has declined and ports are
not planning for an increase in the fishing industry. Chinook and coho
salmon have accounted for a major part of the salmon fishery and both
show downward trends. The shrimp fishery has replaced salmon in 1979
and 1980 as the most important commercial fishery, but shrimp fishing
will probably not be permitted to increase until stocks can be more
accurately determined. The crab fishery remained relatively stable and
responded to a long term biological cycle of abundance of crabs
Fishermen are attempting to increase their economic position by forming
cooperatives and working within commodity commissions that promote
seafoods.
Genre Thesis/Dissertation
Topic Fisheries -- Oregon
Identifier http://hdl.handle.net/1957/18900

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