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Management procedures and management strategy evaluation: A brief guide for managers

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Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 5 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Manual / guide

Synopsis (short abstract) This brochure highlights the global shift toward Management Procedures (MPs), or harvest strategies, as a superior alternative to traditional stock assessment-based fisheries management. MPs provide clearer scientific advice, streamline decision-making, and offer greater stability and predictability for fisheries and seafood markets. By incorporating management strategy evaluation (MSE), MPs also better address uncertainties like climate change, increasing confidence in achieving long-term sustainability goals. A key feature of MP development is stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparency and inclusivity. This publication explores the MP development process from a manager's perspective, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration with scientists and fisheries managers.

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