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Creator:: Henry, François, Mbaye, Lamine, and Rojat, Dominique
Abstract:: The artisanal fishing sector is very active in Senegal, providing 75% of total catch and major contributions to food supply, employment and exports. Artisanal fishing is spread along the coastline and involves different groups of migrants or sedentary fishermen using various fishing gears and techniques. Resources are heavily exploited and...
Resource Type:: Conference Proceeding

Creator:: Larkin, Sherry and Adams, Charles
Abstract:: Fishing activities within the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) are restricted to small-scale levels by national law. The fishing sector has relied on just two fisheries, sea cucumber and spiny lobster, and a strong Asian export market. Despite a series of input and output controls and a co-management scheme, stocks have...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Le, Xuan Sinh, Nguyen, Thanh Long, and Do, Minh Chung
Abstract:: Local community in the Mekong Delta is said to be “fish eating society” where 70% of their animal protein relies on fish products. The Mekong Delta contributes more than 60% of total aquaculture production and 40% of total wild fish catch of Vietnam. Among a large number of fishing boats,...
Resource Type:: Research Paper

Creator:: Andrew, Neil
Abstract:: A new conceptualization of sustainability in fisheries is emerging from much broader developments in natural resource management. In its modern form, "resilience" has become a powerful metaphor for sustainable development but advances in theory have yet to be translated into more resilient aquatic ecosystems or better lives for poor fisherfolk...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Teh, Louise and Sumaila, Rashid
Abstract:: Fisheries economics theory suggests that weak fishery management institutions, such as an open access regime, provide the motivation for fishers to act as if they have infinite discount rates. This theory has serious implications for the management of small-scale reef based fisheries in developing countries, many of which are open...
Resource Type:: Other

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