Table 1. Authorities and organizations involved in regulating and managing fishing waters in Stockholm Archipelago, divided into five organizational levels. Level Authority / Organization Example of influence on fishery International EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Total allowable catch (TAC) ICES Scientific advice National National Board of Fisheries Overall responsibility for fish resources and fisheries, issuing regulations, monitoring, and research Swedish Coast Guard Enforcement National Environmental Protection Board Environmental monitoring Regional Stockholm County Administrative Board Fish stocking, administrating fishery management areas, inspector education and issuing fisheries license, regulating fisheries, monitoring The Archipelago Foundation Monitoring and enforcement by inspectors Stockholm County fishers Stimulation of commercial fishing interests Angler Association Fish stocking, habitat restoration Federation of Fishing Rights Owners Stimulation of strengthened property rights, advisory function District Archipelago municipalities (Haninge, Norrtälje, Nynäshamn, Stockholm, Södertälje, Vaxholm, Värmdö, Österåker) Administration of TDA-fisheries, enforcement by local inspectors Local Fishery management associations Internal management and regulation by gear and seasonal limitations, access rights and preservation actions Private fishing rights owners Management and regulation on individually owned private waters