Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Theme overview

Human dimensions-related issues play a central role in Great Lakes fisheries in terms of values and beliefs, management challenges and desired outcomes, economics, and governance. Fishery objectives often focus on a limited number of ecological and social management goals; this theme aims to expand our understanding of the human dimension of fishery management and help in having that dimension reflected in fishery management practices.

Theme paper

Heck, N., Stedman, R., and Gaden, M. 2014. Human Dimension Research Needs for Great Lakes Fishery Management: A Guide for Potential Researchers.

Theme leaders

Theme leaders are available to be contacted to discuss potential research proposals and their relevance to theme area priorities.

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