Tools for Understanding Fishery Management

Below are some “tools” that may help with navigating the complicated world of fisheries management.

• Acronyms and definitions
• Council Guide - Navigating the Council Process
• Description of vessel monitoring systems (VMS)
• Description of exempted fishing permits (EFPs)
• Description of individual fishing quotas (IFQs)
• How to get involved in the Council process
• Fact sheets on fisheries and concepts

Tools for Viewing "PDF" Files

Many documents posted on the Pacific Fishery Management Council's website are in portable document format (PDF). To view these documents you must have Adobe Reader (which is free) or Adobe Acrobat. You may download the free reader by clicking the link below.