During the last decade, there has been a shift in the governance of fisheries to
a broader approach that recognizes fishers’ participation, local stewardship,
and shared decision-making in the management of fisheries. Through this
process, fishers are empowered to become active members of the fisheries
management team, balancing rights and responsibilities, and working in
partnership, rather than antagonistically, with government. This approach is
called co-management.