The principle of sustainable fishing in the management of fish stocks -SUSFISH
Starting year
2005
End year
2014
Objectives of the project
The main aims are to study 1) the effects of fishing on the size, structure, production and genetic features of perch, sander and pike stocks, 2) the effects of fishing of predatory fish on the ecosystem (other fishes, zoobenthos, zooplankton, and water quality), 3) the factors affecting the interactions between pike, perch and roach, 4) the effects of maternal size on the amount and quality of eggs and fry in perch and pike, and 5) different fishing methods and their selectivity and reliability in estimating population density and structure.
Participants
Responsible organization
Original organization
Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute
Persons
Ruuhijärvi Jukka
Related organizations
University of Helsinki
University of Jyväskylä
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
LAHDEN KAUPUNKI
Bror Serlachiuksen säätiö
Lahti Aqua
Pääjärven kalastusyhdistys
Päijät-Häme Vesijärvisäätiö Foundation
Results
Results and impact
The project produces new procedures for sustainable fishing in Finnish lakes. These are useful for fisheries authorities and associations in practical fisheries management.
Other information
Keywords
Ahven, Ekosysteemin vuorovaikutussuhteet, Hauki, Kalastus, Kalavesien hoito, Kestävä kalastus, Kuha, Management of lake fisheries, Sustainable fishing