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Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

The Bluefin tuna (thunnus thynnus) is a species that exemplifies the strong link between economics and ecology. Strong demand for it’s meat means that a single bluefin can sell for as much as $US 15,000 at market. These high prices create strong economic incentives to overfish and have some worried about the future of the Bluefin and other tuna species.

FERU member Megan Bailey has begun work on her PhD thesis focusing on Western and Central Pacific Ocean tuna fisheries.  You can read more about Megan and her work here.


B.C. Salmon Fishing

Salmon in British Columbia, Canada is a popular food fish and an important industry in the provincial economy. Management that considers the role of ecology and economics will ensure the future success of this important resource.

FERU member Dale Marsden has researched the bioeconomics of Fraser River sockeye salmon as part of his current PhD work.


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