The Woods Hole study on the Effects on Commercial Fishing of 

 Petroleum Development is general in nature and describes the nature 

 and productivity of the fishing activity on Georges Bank, rather than 

 analyzing hypothetical developments. A general discussion of the ef- 

 fects of accidents and spills on the individual fisherman is presented. 



The second volume of the Coastal Resources Center study, Fishing 

 and Petroleum Interactions , discusses how the growing fishing industry 

 in New England will be affected by OCS development. The socio economic 

 element of this study examined the two industries, competition for labor, 

 dock space, and vessel repair facilities, and the consequences of pre- 

 empted fishing grounds, and oil-related debris. One of the general 

 conclusions of the study is that serious disruptions to the fishing 

 industry could be minimized if fishermen are consulted on location of 

 offshore structures and alterations are made if necessary; and if the 

 petroleum related industries site their onshore facilities at pre- 

 sently vacant ports or excessed Navy bases. 



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