Law and science in conflict: The resurrection of maximum sustainable yield

Appleby, Thomas; Everard, Mark; Simpson, Stephen

Abstract

For the first time the law on maximum sustainable yield changes the burden of proof, it is now up to the government to demonstrate sustainable fisheries. The right to fish is no longer untrammelled.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Conference Name: Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2014
• Start Date: Jun 18, 2014
• End Date: Jun 20, 2014
• Publication Date: Jun 20, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 6, 2019
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: maximum sustainable yield, MSY, fish, UNCLOS, law, sea, conservation, marine
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/815796
• Publisher URL: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/dynamic.asp?page=events&eventID=8526&showEvent=1
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2014