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A catch share is a secure, dedicated share of the total catch in a particular fishery, allocated to individuals, groups or communities. Under most programs, shares can be traded. Catch shares do not guarantee anyone a particular amount of fish—rather they allocate the privileges to catch a percentage of the scientifically-allowable catch.
