Economic and environmental effects of replacing bottom trawling with fishing with creels

Bottom trawling is associated with negative external effects such as seafloor pressure and high fuel use. Replacing bottom trawls passive gear, creels, therefore interesting for policymakers. We investigate the response of Norway lobster fishery in Sweden to an expanded creel area. Using economic model (FishRent), we analyse fleet structure, net present value two environmental indicators under five management scenarios. Our results show that expanding area increases number fishers, while some trawlers leave fishery. In total, performance improve.