Figure 1
New England groundfishing region.
Table 1
Summary of randomized surveys.
| Survey years | Mode of contact | Sample frame | Total respondents | Respondents w/groundfishing experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006, 2010 | Phone | Maine-based groundfish permit holders and crew | 44 | 44 |
| 2002, 2003 | Maine lobster/other fishery license holders | 49 | 13 |
Table 2
Summary of informants’ experience in New England groundfishery.
| Groundfishery experience | Minimum number of informants |
|---|---|
| Fishing | 65 |
| Professional fishing firm management, consulting, advocacy | 5 |
| Related shoreside businesses (buying, processing, supplies, etc.) | 10 |
| Other members of fishing families | 12 |
| Government | 20 |
| Non-profit staff and affiliates | 25 |