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Task 7: Measurement of Marine Recreational Fishing Benefits 



Objective : 



To determine feasible methods for measuring marine 

 recreational fishing benefits and the sensitivity of such 

 benefits to changes in the success ratio. 



Plan of Action : 



Phase 1 . — Select one or two important recreational fisheries 

 and solicit research proposals from qualified institutions. 

 Phase 2 . — Comprehensive survey. 

 Phase 3 . — Periodic re-surveys. 



End Product : 



Development and demonstration of methodologies for measure- 

 ment of recreational benefits. 



Purpose/Benefit : 



Such measures are necessary if recreational benefits are to 

 be reflected in determinations of OSY. 



Schedule: 



Two to five years; initiation immediately. 



Budget: 



$200,000 first 2 years (Phase 1). 

 $1,000,000 per year for 3 years (Phase 2) 

 $400,000 per year after 5 years (Phase 3) 



