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What's happening to coral reefs? Part II
(1985)Type: Journal ArticleActivities undertaken in the field of reef conservation are discussed in detail. Harvesting reef resources, national parks and protected areas, research and monitoring, and general management of coastal waters are covered. ... -
When can marine reserves improve fisheries management?
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleMarine reserves are a promising tool for fisheries management and conservation of biodiversity, but they are not a panacea for fisheries management problems. For fisheries that target highly mobile single species with ... -
When co-management fails: a review of theory and lessons learned from reservoir fisheries in dry-zone of Sri Lanka
(2007)Type: Conference PaperOver recent decades co-management has become an increasingly popular form of governance reform in many developing countries. Viewed as a means of promoting sustainable and equitable management of natural resources, it has ... -
When fishery rhymes with poverty: a first step beyond the old paradigm on poverty in small-scale fisheries
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleIn this paper, we first look retrospectively at the perceptions embraced by academics, international agencies and practitioners of the relation between fisheries and poverty in developing countries and we try to identify ... -
When is a fisher (not) a fisher? Factors that influence the decision to report fishing as an occupation in rural Cambodia
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleIn the developing world, the majority of people who fish in inland areas do so primarily for subsistence needs. This suggests that survey or census questionnaires which collect information concerning the occupations of ... -
When should restocking and stock enhancement be used to manage sea cucumber fisheries?
(2004)Type: ReportAccess to technology for producing and releasing juveniles is not a sufficient rationale to proceed with restocking (restoring stocks to the point where they can sustain regular harvests) or stock enhancement (increasing ... -
White spot viral disease in penaeid shrimp-a review
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThe white spot viral disease in penaeid shrimp affects the development of the global shrimp industry. This paper reviews the viruses that cause the disease, the transmission of the virus, diagnosis and preventive measures. -
Whitefish wars: Pangasius, politics and consumer confusion in Europe
(2011)Type: Journal ArticleRapid growth in production of the farmed Vietnamese whitefish pangasius and its trade with the European Union has provoked criticism of the fish's environmental, social and safety credentials by actors including WWF and ... -
Who has the fish
(2019)Type: PosterThis infographic is on the global consumption and production of fish. -
Who says women can't fish? Stories of successful women farmers in Bangladesh and Nepal
(2016)Type: BrochureThis booklet present several stories of women in rural Bangladesh and Nepal who are making positive changes in their communities. The stories have been collected from a variety of projects WorldFish has been implementing ... -
Who we are, what we do, and why
(2008)Type: BrochureThis corporate brochure captures the essence of the work done by The WorldFish Center. Provides a concise introduction to WorldFish. Developed in particular to support approaches to new investors and partners. -
Who you know matters for climate change adaptation
(2020)Type: BlogCoastal communities around the world are already facing the trials and tribulations wrought by climate change. On an atoll island in Papua New Guinea, we examine the social factors that shape whether and how households adapt. -
Who's working on aquaculture in mangroves?
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleMangrove areas around the world have been a traditional site for aquaculture on account of their regular water supply and proximity to seed source. This article characterizes the literature on this subject. We used the ... -
Who's working on echinoderm fisheries?
(1989)Type: Journal ArticleThe findings are presented of a literature survey conducted regarding research in echinoderm fisheries. Information was obtained from ASFA for the period 1971-88, the ICLARM library and professional staff collections. ... -
Who's working on Epinephelus culture
(1989)Type: Journal ArticleThe findings are presented of a literature survey conducted regarding research on Epinephelus culture. Information was obtained from ASFA for the period 1971-88, the ICLARM library and professional staff collections. Details ... -
Who's working on fishing gear design and construction for small-scale fisheries?
(1991)Type: Journal ArticleThe findings are presented of a search conducted on traditional fishing gear design and construction using the ASFA database (1971-90) and the ICLARM Library and professional staff collections. -
Who's working on fishpond aeration
(1991)Type: Journal ArticleThe findings are provided of a literature search conducted on the topic of fishpond aeration, using ASFA for the period 1971-1990 and the ICLARM library and professional staff collection. A total of 97 articles were found. ... -
Who's working on freshwater cage culture
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleThe results are presented of a computer literature search on freshwater cage culture, using the Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts data base during the period 1978-85. Some 39 references were found; details are given ... -
Who's working on freshwater cage culture? (An update)
(1991)Type: Journal ArticleWhile traditional fishing gear is usually ideal for a region, improvements are always possible. Superior performance synthetic materials have almost universally replaced traditional fishing nets and lines. The development ... -
Who's working on giant clam culture?
(1990)Type: Journal ArticleAn examination is made of the literature on giant clam (Tridacna ) culture methods induced spawning, larvae, larval and post-larval rearing and socioeconomics. ASFA and the ICLARM library and professional staff collections ...
