Japan's fisheries facing overcapacity, US model offers hope for recovery.
Japan and the United States have different approaches to managing their fisheries. Japan recently changed its Fisheries Act to be more like the U.S. and EU systems. The U.S. has made several amendments to its fisheries law over the years, leading to success in reducing overfishing and rebuilding fish stocks. The differences between the two countries' approaches include who manages the fisheries, the goals of the laws, the role of science, and how uncertainty is handled.