The Decision Support System for Fisheries Management was created by MFI co-chair Dr. Brian Rothschild in 1996. It applies mathematical approaches and management science techniques to fisheries in order to maximize ecosystem sustainability and increase economic and social benefits. The System uses the data from other MFI programs and NOAA to estimate the status of fish stocks. It is a powerful tool that government agencies and the fishing industry can use to evaluate the outcomes of their management policies prior to implementation.

For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Brian Rothschild
Co-Director, MFI
706 Rodney French Blvd.
New Bedford, MA 02744
Office: 508-910-6382
Fax: 508-999-8197
Email: brothschild@umassd.edu