Researchers assess how the quality of red sea urchin roe — uni — influences fishermen’s behavior…
They explored how sea urchin quality could be quantified and used to predict fishermen’s behavior. She and her colleagues found that understanding the local dynamics of this fished resource can make management strategy evaluation and planning more effective. The findings appear in the journal PLoS ONE.
Photo Credit: KATIE DAVIS
The red sea urchin is one of the most highly valued coastal fisheries in California.
By Julie Cohen
The Tijuana River Valley Historical Investigation Report is out. It highlights the changes the Tijuana River Valley has gone trough since the mid 1800s. It presents a historical perspective on how the valleys ecosystems used to function, which will help managers steer restoration and management efforts.
