"Fisheries vessel cost data are used in virtually every framework, amendment and fishery management plan that requires economic analyses. This document summarizes the results of the annual commercial vessel cost data collection program conducted by the staff of the Social Sciences Branch of the NMFS Northeast Fisheries Science Center in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Information is presented on data collection methodology, data coverage, and data quality. Summary statistics are provided by vessel characteristics. Cost estimation and prediction methodologies are also discussed. The analyses and findings from the 2007-2009 programs are expected to improve future data collection efforts, and to enhance future analyses and evaluations of the economic status of commercial fisheries in the Northeast"--Executive summary. [doi:10.7289/V59021QG (http://dx.doi.org/10.7289/V59021QG)]

http://doi.org/10.7289/V59021QG

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