Associate Professor

380 Marine Science Building
1080 Shennecossett Road
University of Connecticut - Avery Point
Groton, CT 06340

Telephone: (860) 405-9215
Fax: (860) 405-9109
E-Mail: robert.pomeroy@uconn.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Degrees Received
B.A. Environmental Studies/Biology 1976 Johnson State College, Vermont.
MCRP (Master of City and Regional Planning)
1978 Clemson University (Minor in rural and natural resource planning)
Ph.D. Natural Resource Economics 1989 Cornell University

Current Appointment
Professor, Connecticut Sea Grant Extension, Teaching

Current Research Areas
Natural resource and environmental economics, specifically policy analysis, fisheries management and development, aquaculture economics, coastal resource management; international development; agricultural marketing; and agricultural extension.

Connecticut Seagrant Website

Selected Publications

Pomeroy, R.S., Kim Anh Thi Nguyen and Ha Xuan Thong. 2009. Small-scale marine fisheries policy in Vietnam. Marine Policy.

N. Salayo, L. Garces, M. Pido, K. Viswanathan, R. Pomeroy, M. Ahmed, I. Siason, K. Seng, and A. Masae. 2008. Managing excess capacity in small-scale fisheries: Perspectives from stakeholders in three Southeast Asian countries. Marine Policy. 32: 692–700

Pomeroy, R.S. and F. Douvere. 2008. The Engagement of Stakeholders in a Marine Spatial Planning Process. Marine Policy. Volume 32, Issue 5, Pages 816-822

Pomeroy, R., B.Bravo-Ureta, D.Solís and R. Johnston. 2008. Bioeconomic modelling and salmon aquaculture: an overview of the literature. Int. J. Environment and Pollution, 33:4, 485-500

Pomeroy, R.S., M.D. Pido, J.F.A. Pontillas, B.S. Francisco, A.T. White, E.M.C. Ponce de Leon and G.T. Silvestre. 2007. Evalution of policy options for the live reef food fish trade in the Province of Palawan, Western Philippines. Marine Policy. Volume 32, Issue 1, Pages 55-65

Pomeroy, R., J.Parks, R.Pollnac, T.Campson, E.Genio, C.Marlessy, E.Holle, M. Pido, A. Nissapa, S.Boromthanarat and Nguyen Thu Hue. 2007. Fish Wars: Conflict and Collaboration in Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia. Marine Policy Volume 31, Issue 6, Pages 645-656

K. Kuperan, N. Mustapha Raja Abdullah, R. Pomeroy, E.L.Genio and A.M. Salamanca. 2007. Measuring Transaction Costs in Fisheries Co-management. Coastal Management. 36:3,225-240

Mahon, R., P. McConney, J. Parks and R. Pomeroy. 2005. Reconciling the needs of fisheries and conservation on coral reefs. WFC.

Johnston, R.J., C. A. Roheim, D. P. Joglekar and R.S. Pomeroy. 2005. Estimating Preferences for Non-Market Attributes of Aquaculture and Sustainable Seafood Production: Methods and Empirical Applications. International Journal of Environment and Pollution.

Pomeroy, R.S., L.M. Watson, J.E. Parks and G. A. Cid. 2005. How is your MPA Doing? A Methodology for Evaluating the Management Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas. Ocean and Coastal Management

Pomeroy, R.S., K. Sugama, B. Slamet and Tridjoko. 2005. The Financial Feasibility of Small-Scale Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis) Aquaculture in Indonesia. Asian Fisheries Science

Pomeroy, R.S., J. E. Parks and C. M. Balboa. 2005. Farming the Reef: Is Aquaculture a Solution for Reducing Fishing Pressure on Coral Reefs? Marine Policy

Pomeroy, R.S. and C. Balboa. 2004. The Financial Feasibility of Small-Scale Marine Ornamental Aquaculture in the Philippines. Asian Fisheries Science. Vol. 17, No.3 and 4.

Pomeroy, R.S., E. G. Oracion, R. B. Pollnac and D. A. Caballes. 2005. Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Integrated Coastal Management Projects in the Philippines. Ocean and Coastal Management

Pollnac, R.B. and R. S. Pomeroy. 2005. Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Integrated Coastal Management Projects in the Philippines and Indonesia. Ocean and Coastal Management
Pomeroy, R.S., P. McConney and R. Mahon. 2004. Comparative Analysis of Coastal Resource Co-management in the Caribbean. Ocean and Coastal Management 47:429-447.

Pomeroy, R.S., R. Agbayani, M. Duray, J. Toledo and G. Quinitio. 2004. The Financial Feasibility of Small-Scale Grouper Aquaculture in the Philippines. Aquaculture Economics and Management. 8(1/2)

Pomeroy, R.S., E.G. Oracion, D.A. Caballes and R.B. Pollnac. 2003. Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Integrated Coastal Management Projects in the Philippines. Silliman Journal 44(1)

Pollnac, R.B., R.S. Pomeroy and L. Bunce. 2003. Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Integrated Coastal Management Projects in Central Java and North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Coastal and Marine Resources. Special Edition, No.1. pp24-33.

Pomeroy, R.S. 2002. Conflict Resolution through Co-management: A Case Study from Thailand. Tropical Coasts. Vol.9, No. 1. July.

Adeel, Z. and R. S. Pomeroy. 2002. Assessment and Management of Mangrove Ecosystems in Developing Countries. Trees.

Pollnac, R.B., R.S. Pomeroy and I. Harkes. 2001. Fishery Policy and Job Satisfaction in Three Southeast Asian Fisheries. Ocean and Coastal Management. Vol.44, No.5.

Pomeroy, R.S., B.M. Katon and I. Harkes. 2001. Conditions Affecting the Success of Fisheries Co-management: Lessons from Asia. Marine Policy. Vol. 25, No. 3, pp.197-208.

Katon, B.M., R.S. Pomeroy, L.R. Garces and M.W. Ring. 2000. Rehabilitating the Coastal Resources of Cogtong Bay, Philippines: A Co-Management Case Study. Coastal Management. Vol.28, No.1, pp.29-38.

Brown D. and R.S. Pomeroy. 1999. Co-Management of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Fisheries. Marine Policy. Vol.23, No.6, pp.549-570.

Katon, B.M., R.S. Pomeroy, L.R. Garces and A.M. Salamanca. 1998. Fisheries Management of San Salvador Island, Philippines: A Shared Responsibility. Society and Natural Resources. Vol 12. No 8 pp. 777-795

Mustapha, N., K. Kuperan and R.S. Pomeroy. 1998. Transaction Costs and Fisheries Co-Management. Marine Resource Economics. Vol. 13 (2): 103-114.

Mustapha N., K.K. Viswanathan and R.S. Pomeroy. 1998. Fisheries Co-Management and Transaction Costs. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 21(3): 40-42.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1998. A Process for Community-Based Fisheries Co-Management. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 21(1): 71-76.

Katon, B.M., R.S. Pomeroy, M.W. Ring and L.R. Garces. 1998. Mangrove Rehabilitation and Coastal Resource Management: A Case Study of Cogtong Bay, Philippines. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 21(2): 46-52.

Pido, M.D., R.S. Pomeroy, L.R. Garces and M.B. Carlos. 1997. A Rapid Appraisal Approach to Evaluation of Community-Level Fisheries Management Systems: Framework and Field Application at Selected Coastal Fishing Villages in the Philippines and Indonesia. Coastal Management Vol. 25 (2): 183-204.
Pomeroy, R.S. and F. Berkes. 1997. Two to Tango: The Role of Government in Fisheries Co-Management. Marine Policy. Vol. 21, No. 5: 465-480.

Pomeroy, R.S. and M.B. Carlos. 1997. Community-Based Coastal Resource Management in the Philippines: A Review and Evaluation of Programs and Projects, 1984-1994. Marine Policy. Vol. 21, No. 5: 445-464.

Pomeroy, R.S., R.B. Pollnac, B.M. Katon and C.D. Predo. 1997. Evaluating Factors Contributing to the Success of Community-Based Coastal Resource Management: the Central Visayas Regional Project-1, Philippines. Ocean and Coastal Management. Vol. 36, No. 1-3: 97-120.

Pomeroy, R.S., R.B. Pollnac, C.D. Predo and B.M. Katon. 1996. Impact Evaluation of Community-Based Coastal Resource Management Projects in the Philippines. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 19(4): 9-12.

Agbayani, R.F., M.C.T. Pestaño, D.L. Evangelista, R.C. Sevilleja, N.A. Lopez and R.S. Pomeroy. 1995. Review of Social and Economic Research in the Fishery Sector of the Philippines. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 18(2): 50-52.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1995. Community-based and co-management institutions for sustainable coastal fisheries management in Southeast Asia. Ocean and Coastal Management, Vol. 27, No. 3:143-162.

Pomeroy, R.S. and M.D. Pido. 1995. Initiatives Towards Fisheries Co-management in the Philippines: The Case of San Miguel Bay. Marine Policy Vol. 19, No. 3: 199-211.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1994. Common Property Regimes. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 17(2): 37-38.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1993. Clearing Up Some Misconceptions: Open Access vs. Common Property. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 16(1): 40-41.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1993. A Research Framework for Coastal Fisheries Co-Management Institutions. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 16(1):14-16. ICLARM Contribution No. 938.

Israel, D.C., R.S. Pomeroy and K.H. Kahl. 1993. Restaurant Fish and Seafood Utilization: An Ordered Probit Analysis. Journal of Food Products Marketing Vol. 1(3):23-35.

Adams, C.M. and R.S. Pomeroy. 1992. Economics of size and integration in commercial hard clam culture in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Shellfisheries Research 11(1): 169-176.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1992. Economic Studies of Small-Scale Fishermen: A Discussion and Comparison of Methodologies. Asian Fisheries Science, 5(1): 63-72.

Uysal, M., R.S. Pomeroy and T.D. Potts. 1992. County Level Tourism Impact Assessment: A Case Study in Beaufort County, South Carolina. Journal of Travel Research (Summer) 31(1): 57-65.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1992. Fish Marketing in the Philippines: Is the "Suki" Simbiotic or or Parasitic? NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly. 15(3): 13-14. ICLARM Contribution No. 887.

Adams, C.M., R.S. Pomeroy and J.J. Manzi. 1991. Issues Regarding the Economic Feasibility of Hard Clam Aquaculture in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Applied Aquaculture, Vol. 1, No. 1.

Israel, D.C. K.H. Kahl and R.S. Pomeroy. 1991. At-Home Catfish Consumption in the United States: A Logit Analysis. Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing, Vol. 3, No. 2: 85-98.

Nyankori, J.C.O. and R.S. Pomeroy. 1991. Price Transmission in the Catfish Industry with Specific Emphasis on the Role of Processing Cooperatives. Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, 23(1):247-252.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1991. Costs and Returns of Small-Scale Fishing Operations in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines. Fisheries Research Journal of the Philippines, Vol. 15, Nos. 1 and 2, January-December, 21-40.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1991. Small-Scale Fisheries Management and Development: Towards a Community-Based Approach. Marine Policy. Vol. 15, No. 1: 39-48.

Pomeroy, R.S. and S. Sureshwaran. 1991. Profitability and Financial Constraints of Including a Catfish Enterprise on a Representative Row-Crop Farm in South Carolina. Journal of Economics and Finance, 15(Summer) 432-438.

Israel, D.C., K.H. Kahl and R.S. Pomeroy. 1991. The Effects of Relative Price Perceptions and Demographic Factors on Restaurant Catfish Consumption. Agribusiness - An International Journal.

Pomeroy, R.S., J.C. O. Nyankori and D.C. Israel. 1991. Aquaculture Products in the Marketplace. Journal of International Food and Agribusiness Marketing, Vol. 3, No. : 1-18.

Schupp, A., R.S. Pomeroy and L. Dellenbarger. 1990. U.S. Food Store Experience in Handling Crawfish. Journal of Food Products Marketing.

Eversole, A.G. and R.S. Pomeroy. 1989. Crawfish Culture in South Carolina: A Story of an Emerging Aquaculture Industry. Journal of Shellfisheries Research. 8(1): 301-313.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1989. Clam Mariculture. Aquaculture Digest 14(4): 13-14.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1988. Business Management for Small-Scale Fishermen: A Program in St. Kitts, West Indies. NAGA, The ICLARM Quarterly 11(2).

Pomeroy, R.S., M. Uysal and A. Lamberte. 1988. An Input-Output Analysis of South Carolina's Economy with Special Reference to Coastal and Marine Activities. Leisure Science, Vol. 10: 281-288.

Morris, M.A. and R.S. Pomeroy. 1987. Third World Ocean Policies: Obstacles and Opportunities. Third World Affairs. Third World Foundation for Social and Economic Studies, London, 9(1):359-369.

Pomeroy, R.S. 1987. The Role of Women and Children in Small-Scale Fishing Households: A Case Study in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines. Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society. University of San Carlos Press, Cebu City, Philippines, 15:353-360.

Pomeroy, R.S. D.B. Luke and T. Schwedler. 1987. The Economics of Catfish Production in South Carolina. Aquaculture 13(1).

Pomeroy, R.S., D.B. Luke and J. Whetstone. 1986. The Economics of Crawfish Production in South Carolina. Aquaculture Digest January 1986.

Pomeroy, R.S., D.B. Luke and J. Whetstone. 1986. The Economics of Crawfish Production in South Carolina. Aquaculture Digest March/April 1986.