The Sakura-ebi (a sergestid shrimp) fishing industry, aiming at sustainability, has for the last 50 years operated on a pool system in which all of the boats set out together daily and then the proceeds from their catch are distributed equally among them, based on an agreement. Nevertheless, the catch has been decreasing compared to earlier levels. While one of the reasons for the decline in resources has been the rapid progress in fishing technology, there also seems to be a deep connection with dramatic coastal development such as trunk roads, breakwaters, and industries in the last 50 years.
Selected Papers No.19