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Fishing under the Radar: Illuminating Compliance with China’s Annual Fishing Moratorium

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  • Björn Bos

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This article evaluates the world’s largest fishing ban—the annual fishing moratorium in China—and assesses compliance with the ban. I begin by estimating the reduction in fishing effort resulting from the ban, using vessel broadcast positions and fishing boat detections from nighttime lights. The analysis reveals a reduction in fishing activity of up to 90%. I then investigate the characteristics of noncompliant vessels and their responses to the policy: fishers increase catches during evenings and nights, disable vessel broadcast devices, and engage in more transshipment events. I find that attractive income opportunities during the ban undermine compliance.

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  • Björn Bos, 2025. "Fishing under the Radar: Illuminating Compliance with China’s Annual Fishing Moratorium," Land Economics, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 101(3), pages 330-352.
    • Handle: RePEc:uwp:landec:v:101:y:2025:i:3:p:330-352
    Note: DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/le.101.3.022824-0019R1
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    JEL classification:

    • Q22 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Fishery
    • Q28 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Renewable Resources and Conservation - - - Government Policy

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