An ITQ system would overcome the tendency for overfishing in the sea urchin fishery.
ITQs limit the total catch from the fishery. All the evidence shows that this is the correct approach for fisheries management.
The existing management can be readily altered to an ITQ system of management.
An ITQ system can be designed to suit the sea urchin fishery.
ITQs encourage increased responsibility and accountability by quota owners for management and enhancement of the fishery.