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Economists: Reduce fish catch now for bigger net profits later

In Science magazine this week economists report having demonstrated in four diverse fisheries that highest profits are made when fish stocks are allowed to rise beyond levels traditionally considered optimal. The reason is 'the stock effect': when fish are more plentiful and easier to catch, fishers spend less on fuel and other costs to fill their nets -- profits are higher. The findings could help upend conventional fisheries management thinking.

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