The solution is adding value to the artisanal bottom longline catch in Costa Rica. A stock assessment based on 10 years of landing data (snapper lengths) showed that the fishery is fully exploited to slightly overfished. Therefore, a local management plan was put in place that caps effort to sustainable levels. At the same time, the size of the area’s multiuse MPAs have been increased to better attenuate impacts from destructive fisheries. Value chain improvements including a product certification strategy are being implemented to raise and stabilize fisher earnings.