The Sailfin sandfish fishermen, after a dramatic drop in the catch, began a self-imposed three-year complete ban on their fishing from September of 1992. After the all-time low catch of only 70 tons in 1991, it was decided that after the ban was lifted the prefecture would impose a strict management regime, including a total allowable catch system. As a result, in 2008, the catch had recovered to 2,938 tons. The management of fishery resources should not be left to the fishermen alone, but all those involved, including the prefecture and national government, should play appropriate roles and work towards progress by unanimous consent.