Individual transferable quotas (ITQs) have been shown to
A) increase the value of fisheries but reduce the safety of fishers as the season is shortened.
B) end overfishing by making the use of efficient technology illegal.
C) increase the safety of fishing but not the value to consumers of the product.
D) increase the value to consumers of the product and raise the price received by fishers.

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ITQs allocate specific portions of the total allowable catch to individuals or companies, which can be traded. This system often leads to more sustainable fishing practices, increasing the value of the product to consumers and raising the price received by fishers due to better management and reduced overfishing.

Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) Have Been Shown to