An evaluation of self-governance in the New Zealand Bluff oyster fishery-A modelling approach

► We evaluate the ITQ-based self-governance regime in fisheries management. ► We adapt a bio-economic model to evaluate the performance of the New Zealand Bluff oyster fishery. ► We use Bayesian inferences to include all relevant information to reduce uncertainty. ► Self-governance does add value to certain areas of fisheries management in the fishery.