1. Recovery of the Striped Bass Morone saxatilis
Zach Stauffer

2. Striped Bass
Anadromous species along the Atlantic coast from Florida to St. Lawrence estuary in Canada
Can grow to 6ft in length and 125lbs in weight
Live to be 30 years old

3. Migrations Involved in two types of migrations
Extensive coastal migrations apparently unrelated to spawning
Upriver spawning migration from late winter to early spring
Between 70% and 90% of Atlantic Coast stock spawn in the Chesapeake Bay

4. Early Fishery 1950-1975 Striped Bass fishery continually growing
Very little regulation
Scientific studies showing a decline

5. Collapse Late 70’s-Early 80’s, dramatic decline in population
1979 Emergency Striped Bass Act
Primarily research

6. Legislation
Early 80’s-Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission given responsibility
Congress approves Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act
1985 MD, DE impose moratoriums

7. Moratorium Shut down fishery Consequences Negative Positive
Thousands effected
Revenue lost
Positive
New research opportunities

8. Recovery Population rebound began quickly 1989 Moratoriums lifted
Hatchery program implemented
1989 Moratoriums lifted
Strict regs left in place
Seasons
Size limits
Fishing licenses
Catch limits
Commercial harvest quotas

9. Conclusion Cooperation Model for future fishery collapses Government
Commercial/Recreational sectors
Public awareness
Model for future fishery collapses

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