What question did this study set out to answer?

To develop a process-based theory for fishing that elucidates the interactions among fishing effort, gear efficiency, and species behavior.

August 4, 2026Natural Resource ModelingOpen Access

A Process‐Based Theory of Fishing

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MSMichael A. SpenceCentre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science MPMatthew PaceCentre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science CMCóilín MintoMarine and Freshwater Research Institute

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Implication

Framework reveals how fishing effort and gear interact to affect catchability and selectivity across marine ecosystems, impacting fisheries management.

Key Points

To develop a process-based theory for fishing that elucidates the interactions among fishing effort, gear efficiency, and species behavior.
Framework decomposition of capture into encounter, contact, and retention processes.
Examples from fish farming, towed gears, and static gears to illustrate framework application.
Synthesis of previously separate concepts in fishing gear technology and stock assessment.
Framework allows for consistent interpretation of fishing effort across gear types.
Demonstrates emergent properties of catchability and selectivity under varying conditions.
Provides insights into how management measures affect the capture of marine organisms.

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Spence et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a719922c47350ef8e49477e https://doi.org/10.1111/nrm.70040

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August 4, 2026Natural Resource ModelingOpen Access

A Process‐Based Theory of Fishing

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Implication

Framework reveals how fishing effort and gear interact to affect catchability and selectivity across marine ecosystems, impacting fisheries management.

Key Points

To develop a process-based theory for fishing that elucidates the interactions among fishing effort, gear efficiency, and species behavior.
Framework decomposition of capture into encounter, contact, and retention processes.
Examples from fish farming, towed gears, and static gears to illustrate framework application.
Synthesis of previously separate concepts in fishing gear technology and stock assessment.
Framework allows for consistent interpretation of fishing effort across gear types.
Demonstrates emergent properties of catchability and selectivity under varying conditions.
Provides insights into how management measures affect the capture of marine organisms.

Cite This Study

Spence et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a719922c47350ef8e49477e https://doi.org/10.1111/nrm.70040

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