Social and Economic Values

The wild Atlantic salmon has many aspects to its value. In addition to the values associated with the fisheries (recreational, commercial and subsistence) and to fishery-related businesses, there are other values associated with the salmon itself. It is highly prized by society in general and is an indicator of environmental quality. These values are infrequently assessed, but may greatly exceed the values associated with the fisheries.

Resolutions, Agreements and Guidelines

• Guidelines for incorporating social and economic factors in decisions under the Precautionary Approach (2004)

Workshops on the Socio-Economic Values of Salmon

• Technical Workshop Report on Social & Economic Values of Salmon (2003)
• Technical Workshop Report on Social & Economic Values of Salmon (2004)
• Working Group Report on Social & Economic Values of Salmon (2008)