Browsing WorldFish Community by Author "Chua, T.E."
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A framework for rapid appraisal of coastal environments
(1992)Type: Conference ProceedingsTaking off from the concept and methodology of rapid rural appraisal (RRA) and allied modes of research, the rapid appraisal of coastal environments (RACE) attempts to expedite the coastal zone planning process. The RACE ... -
Aquaculture production in Asia: a reassessment
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleAsia has a long history of fishfarming, yet aquaculture production data from most countries still remain crude estimates. Aquaculturally developed nations such as Japan, China and some Southeast Asian countries had begun ... -
ASEAN/US Cooperative Program on Marine Sciences: Coastal Resources Management Project research training and information programs and activities 1986-1989
(1987)Type: ReportCoastal areas play a critical role in the economic development of coun-tries in the Southeast Asian region. The highly productive ecosystems found in these areas help sustain a wide range of diversified economic activities. ... -
Coastal aquaculture development and the environment: the role of coastal area management
(1992)Type: Journal ArticleThe rapid expansion of coastal aquaculture has serious environmental and socioeconomic consequences, which include large-scale removal of valuable coastal wetlands, land subsidence, acidification, salinization of groundwater ... -
Coastal area management in Southeast Asia: policies, management strategies and case studies
(1989)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe coastal waters of Southeast Asian countries have some of the world's richest ecosystems characterized by extensive coral reefs and mangrove forests. Blessed with warm tropical climate and high rainfall, these waters ... -
Contract system boosts Chinese fish production
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleFish production in China and government policies on fishery and aquaculture development are discussed. There exist 2 forms of the production contract system operating in the country: National corporation and cooperative ... -
Integrated coastal zone management: policy issues, approaches and research priorities: a working paper prepared for the Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Training (EPAT) Project, US agency for International Development
(1993)Type: BookOver the last several decades, Malaysia has experienced rapid industrial growth and urbanization, characterized by high levels of resource exploitation. Much of this development has occurred within the coastal -
Integrative framework and methods for coastal area management: proceedings
(1992)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe publication includes 6 papers on selected topics related to coastal zone management, which were presented as contributions to the Workshop -
Managing ASEAN's coastal resources for sustainable development: roles of policymakers, scientists, donors, media and communities
(1991)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe goal of The ASEAN/United States (US) Coastal Resources Management Project is to increase existing capabilities within ASEAN nations for developing and implementing Coastal Resouces Management (CRM) strategies. The ... -
Policy recommendations for coastal area management in the ASEAN region: as discussed by policymakers, administrators and scientists
(1989)Type: Conference ProceedingsRecommendations for coastal area management in the ASEAN region are given, being based on discussions held atthe Workshop which reviewed the current exploitation of coastal resources and examined the severity of degradation ... -
Regional efforts in the management of the coastal and marine environments in the ASEAN region
(1993)Type: Journal ArticleThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) which comprises Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand has a combined coastline of 85,504 km and a total sea area of approximately 8 ... -
Site selection for brackishwater aquaculture development and mangrove reforestation in Lingayen Gulf, Philippines using geographic information system
(1992)Type: Conference PaperBrackishwater aquaculture production in Lingayen Gulf in northwestern Luzon, Philippines, is one of the highest in the country. Most of the aquafarms are mangrove forest and marginal lands which have been converted for ... -
The coastal environmental profile of Brunei Darussalam: resource assessment and management issues
(1987)Type: ReportThe marine environment and productive ecosystems, such as mangroves and coral reefs, are important to the marine fisheries industry of Brunei Darussalam. This volume contains 9 chapters and its purposes is to s to present, ... -
The overfishing of marine resources: socioeconomic background in Southeast Asia
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleA brief review of marine fishery development in Southeast Asia is given, with emphasis on the phase of rapid growth of catches that prevailed in the 1960s-1970s, and on the high expectations this phase generated, especially ... -
Towards an integrated management of tropical coastal resources: proceedings of the ASEAN/US Technical Workshop on Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management 28-31 October 1988, Temasek Hall, National University of Singapore, Singapore
(1991)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe coastal zones of most nations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (MEAN) are subjected to increasing population and economic pressures manifested by a variety of coastal activities, notably, fishing, coastal ... -
Waste management in the coastal areas of the ASEAN region: roles of governments, banking institutions, donor agencies, private sector and communities
(1992)Type: Conference ProceedingsThis conference aimed to assess the severity of environmental threats of waste disposal to the ASEAN region's coastal zone; demonstrate technologies in waste management; explore ways in which international banking institutions ...
