A third way to reduce fishing effort is changing fisheries
regulations on how, where, and when to fish. For instance,
fishing seasons may be shortened. Shrimp fishing may only
be allowed 2 months after closing period, which is the
minimum time needed for shrimp to grow from post-larvae
to young adult. Fish harvests may only be allowed during
closed channel seasons, as the practices used in this fishery
may repel fish back into the ocean during open channel
season. In proposing new fisheries regulations, both fishers’
ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge may be
used.