ABSTRACT

Georges Bank, off the coast of New England, has for years been known as one of the most productive of the world's fisheries. Now, recent exploratory surveys indicate it may hold still other resources-oil and natural gas-in sufficient abundance to justify their development. Suddenly, decisions must be made about whether it is possible to manage two

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|20 pages

The History of Georges Bank

chapter 4|22 pages

Ocean Health and Georges Bank

chapter 5|18 pages

Harvesting and Management

chapter 10|15 pages

The Struggle for Georges Bank