Browsing by Author "Choo, P.S."

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    • Achieving water and fish for all in the Philippines 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2003)
      Type: Conference Paper
      In this article, the authors sketch the importance of fish and water to the Philippine people, the challenges faced and then give my perceptions of how to find solutions to the challenges – solutions that must encompass ...

    • Changing traditions : a summary report on the first global look at the gender dimensions of fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Choo, P.S. (2006)
      Type: Conference Paper
      The symposium provided new views and insights, and the open discussion at the end settled on four principal directions for future action: to investigate in depth the economic contributions of all segments of fishing ...

    • Changing traditions: first global look at the gender dimensions of fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Choo, P.S. (2005)
      Type: Journal Article
      The Asian Fisheries Society and the WorldFish Center conducted the first ever Global Symposium on Gender and Fisheries in Penang, Malaysia, from 30 November to 4 December 2004. The two-day Symposium, held in conjunction ...

    • Climate change, water and agriculture in the Greater Mekong Subregion 

      Johnston, R.; Lacombe, G.; Hoanh, C.T.; Noble, A.; Pavelic, P.; Smakhtin, V.; Suhardiman, D.; Kam, S.P.; Choo, P.S. (2010)
      Type: Report
      The report reviews the current status and trends in water management in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS); assesses likely impacts of climate change on water resources to 2050 based on historical patterns and simulated ...

    • Fish wars: Science is shaping a new peace agenda 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2001)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper attempts to highlight some of the conflicts arising from fish and fishers and their impacts especially on the poorer nations. It discusses how some of these problems can be overcome by innovative research ...

    • Fisheries production in Asia: its role in food security and nutrition 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2003)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper reviews the status and some management issues of fisheries production in Asia, as well as the supply and demand situation. Its food security and nutritional roles and opportunities for value addition are also discussed.

    • Fisheries, trade and utilization of sea cucumbers in Malaysia 

      Choo, P.S. (2004)
      Type: Report
      Sea cucumber fisheries in Malaysia are exploited off the coastal waters around the coral reef regions in Sabah in East Malaysia. In Peninsular Malaysia, this resource is minimally exploited because more than 90 % of the ...

    • From women in fisheries to gender and fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Williams, S.B.; Choo, P.S. (2002)
      Type: Conference Paper
      This paper traces the sequence of events leading to the involvement of the Asian Fisheries Society and ICLARM The World Fish Center, in the Women in Fisheries program and to the move towards Gender and Fisheries initiatives. ...

    • Gender and fisheries 

      Choo, P.S.; Barbara, S.; Nowak, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Williams, M.J. (2008)
      Type: Journal Article
      Editorial: Focuses on the gender dimensions of fisheries which provide rich ground for perspectives on development policy and community based strategies for livelihoods, gender and social justice.

    • Gender and Fisheries 

      Choo, P.S.; Barbara, S.; Nowak, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Williams, M.J. (eds.) (2008)
      Type: Journal Article
      This special issue with contributions from three worldfish scientists focuses on the gender dimensions of fisheries which provide rich ground for perspectives on development policy and community based strategies for ...

    • Gleaner, fisher, trader, processor: understanding gendered employment in fisheries and aquaculture 

      Weeratunge, N.; Snyder, K.A.; Choo, P.S. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Most research on gender difference or inequities in capture fisheries and aquaculture in Africa and the Asia-Pacific focuses on the gender division of labour. Emerging research on globalization, market changes, poverty and ...

    • Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Chao, N.H.; Choo, P.S.; Matics, K.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Shariff, M.; Siason, I.; Tech, E.; Wong, J.M.C. (eds.) (2002)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      All over the world, women contribute in multiple ways to the production, processing, marketing and management of fish and other living aquatic resources. The first ever Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries, held in ...

    • Observations of two Holothuria species (H. theeli and H. portovallartensis) from the Galapagos 

      Uthicke, S.; Choo, P.S.; Conand, C. (2008)
      Type: Journal Article
      Two little known species of Holothuria (H. theeli and H. portovallartensis) were observed in the Galapagos Islands.

    • Population status, fisheries and trade of sea cucumbers in Asia 

      Choo, P.S. (2008)
      Type: Book Chapter
      This regional review on the population status, fisheries and trade of commercially important sea cucumbers in Asia covers the east and southeast Asian regions including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Viet Nam, ...

    • Resources on gender and fisheries 

      Choo, P.S. (2008)
      Type: Journal Article
      This is a list of the latest studies, collections, papers, articles and theses on gender and fisheries

    • Rethinking agriculture in the Greater Mekong subregion: how to sustainably meet food needs, enhance ecosystem services and cope with climate change 

      Johnston, R.M.; Hoanh, C.T.; Lacombe, G.; Noble, A.N.; Smakhtin, V.; Suhardiman, D.; Kam, S.P.; Choo, P.S. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Nations of the Greater Mekong Subregion need to ‘rethink’ their agricultural industries to meet future food needs, given the social shifts and climate changes that are forecast for the coming decades. With better farming ...

    • Sustaining aquaculture by developing human capacity and enhancing opportunities for women 

      Williams, M.J.; Agbayani, R.; Bhujel, R.; Bondad-Reantaso, M.G.; Brugère, C.; Choo, P.S.; Dhont, J.; Galmiche-Tejeda, A.; Ghulam, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Little, D.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Sorgeloos, P.; Weeratunge, N.; Williams, S.; Xu. P. (2012)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Women are active participants in aquaculture supply chains, but a dearth of gender-disaggregated information hampers accurate understanding of their contribution. Research results and FAO National Aquaculture Sector Overview ...

    • The Philippines: a hotspot of sea cucumber fisheries in Asia 

      Choo, P.S. (2008)
      Type: Book Chapter
      This article provides an overview of the sea cucumber fisheries in the Philippinee, covering topics of 1) trade, 2)socioeconomic importance to local community 3) recommendations for improving fisheries management and ...

    • The use of antibiotics in aquaculture: health and environmental issues, control and mitigation measures 

      Choo, P.S. (2002)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper attempts to review the use of antibiotics in aquaculture in Malaysia because of the heightened concerns over its use and abuse and its impact on human health and the environment. Health and environmental issues ...

    • Women in fisheries in Asia 

      Siason, I.; Tech, E.; Matics, K.I.; Choo, P.S.; Shariff, M.; Heruwati, E.S.; Susilowati, T.; Miki, N.; Shelly, A.B.; Rajabharshi, K.G.; Ranjit, R.; Siriwardena, P.P.G.N.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Sunderarajan, M. (2002)
      Type: Conference Paper
      The paper will present a picture of the situation and role of women in fisheries in the Asian region. Country/sub-Asia regional profiles of women in fisheries are expected from clusters in: South Asia (to include India, ...