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.

Citation

Appleby, T., Everard, M., & Simpson, S. (2014, June). Law and science in conflict: The resurrection of maximum sustainable yield. Presented at Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2014

• Presentation Conference Type: Speech
• Conference Name: Marine and Coastal Policy Forum 2014
• Start Date: Jun 18, 2014
• End Date: Jun 20, 2014
• Publication Date: Jun 20, 2014
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: maximum sustainable yield, MSY, fish, UNCLOS, law, sea, conservation, marine
• 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