Table 1. Fishermen’s responses to the question ‘How effective are each of the following laws in conserving the lobster stock?’
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Law |
Very Effective (%) |
Somewhat Effective (%) |
Not Effective (%) |
Number Answering |
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Minimum size measure |
90.4 |
8.7 |
.9 |
686 |
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Maximum size measure |
61.9 |
27.5 |
10.6 |
679 |
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V-notch |
90.9 |
7.6 |
1.5 |
685 |
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Traps only |
76.6 |
16.9 |
6.4 |
668 |
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Escape vent |
77.7 |
18.7 |
3.6 |
691 |
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Prohibition on taking eggers |
95.5 |
3.6 |
.9 |
689 |
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