WorldFish Community: Recent submissions
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Length-weight relationships of Nigerian coastal water fishes
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleLength-weight relationships (LWR) of 76 fish populations, distributed among 11 families, 18 genera and 22 species, inhabiting coastal (marine/brackish water ) ecosystems in Nigeria were estimated (39 cases) or assembled ... -
Protocols for the development of indigenous species: polyculture of indigenous species under Malawian smallholder conditions
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleShire tilapia, Oreochromis shiranus shiranus (Boulenger 1897), was grown in monoculture and polyculture with either straightfin barb, Barbus paludinosus (Peters 1852), or threespot barb, Barhus trimaculatus (Peters 1852), ... -
Announcing the release of FishBase 96
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleFishBase is a computerized encyclopedia of fishes developed at International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) with the support of the European Commission and in collaboration with a large number of ... -
Growth of spiny lobster (Panulirus penicillatus) caught off San Vicente, Cagayan, Philippines
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleEstimates of growth parameters for male and female Panulirus penicillatus caught in coral reef areas off San Vicente, Cagayan, Philippines are presented. Length-weight relationship parameters are also given. The results ... -
Assessment of Lutjanus vivanus and Lutjanus buccanella in the north Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents results of stock assessment on two snapper species, Lutjanus vivanus and L. buccanella, in the north Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. Growth parameters, mortality rates, length-weight relationships, ... -
On modelling and management of capture fisheries: one view
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleSustainability of benefits from capture fisheries has been a concern of fisheries scientists for a long time. The development of fisheries management models reflects the historical debate (from maximum sustainable yield ... -
Co-management of beach seine fisheries in Mozambique: a case study
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleIn Mozambique, compliance with regulations in beach seines fishery is improved when the fishers themselves choose the season the government will declare closed. Beneficial side effects of co-management include a stronger ... -
Impact evaluation of community-based coastal resource management projects in the Philippines
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleThe benefits of decentralizing the management of coastal resources to local governments and resource users have long been recognized, but the best systems for coastal resources management depend on many factors. A number ... -
Biology, fisheries and culture of tropical groupers and snappers
(1996)Type: Conference ProceedingsGroupers and snappers are important fishery resources of the tropics and subtropics, where their high values have caused most of their stocks to be heavily exploited, some even to the point of collapse. Trends towards heavy ... -
Study on the management of fisheries/aquatic resources at the local level
(1996)Type: ReportThe Local Government Code of 1991 has provided avenues for promoting the establishment and operation of POs and NGOs as active partners of the local government units (LGUs) in the pursuit of local autonomy. Specifically, ... -
Research initiatives on fisheries co-management in Central and Southern Africa
(1996)Type: ReportAs part of their collaboration on a world wide research project on fisheries co-management (1995-1999), the Institute o Fisheries Management and Coastal Community Development (IFM-CCD) at the North Sea Centre (NSC) Denmark ... -
Fisheries biology: a new took kit for dealing with new problems
(1996)Type: Book ChapterIn this chapter, the author gives an overview of the development of the concept and research of fisheries biology. -
Socioeconomic aspects of artisanal fisheries in Asia
(1996)Type: Book ChapterThe fisheries sector provides a valuable source of food protein and is one of the primary sources of livelihood and employment in Asian countries. However, it is also within the fisheries sector where extreme poverty ... -
Integrated management of coastal fisheries: lessons from initiatives in San Miguel Bay, Philippines
(1996)Type: Conference ProceedingsCoastal fisheries occur in a variety of natural and human settings. In terms of coastal use intensity, fisheries may be viewed to operate in a spectrum ranging from essentially single sector (i.e., fisheries) situations ... -
Proceedings of the Visayas-Wide Conference on Community-Based Coastal Resources Management and Fisheries Co-management
(1996)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM), Tambuyog Development Center (TDC) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) organized and funded a Visayas-wide conference and workshop on community-based ... -
Developments in tropical reef fisheries science and management
(1996)Type: Book ChapterExtinction is conceivable for some species, including aquarium-fish stocks of high value and limited geographical range, but a biological basis exists for management of such small fishes. Immediate data needs are much ... -
The management systems of marine fisheries and other coastal resources in Palawan, Philippines: concepts, experiences and lessons
(1996)Type: ReportThe marine waters surrounding the Palawan islandgroups are considered the richest fishing grounds in the Philippines. The largest and most intact assemblage of marine habitats, particularly coral reefs and mangroves, are ... -
A review of natural resource laws and policies in Indonesia and its prospect for fisheries co-management
(1996)Type: ReportIn the Sixth Five-Year Plan (1994-1999) the Government of Indonesia is starting to decentralize the management of natural resources to lower level authorities. This devolvement of management is seen in the case of forestry ... -
A handbook for rapid appraisal of fisheries management systems: (version 1)
(1996)Type: BookThe Rapid Appraisal of Fisheries Management Systems (RAFMS) is a semistructured research tool designed to quickly document and evaluate the existing local-level fisheries management systems in a given fishing community. ... -
The fisheries of St. Lucia, West Indies
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleAn overview of the fisheries of St. Lucia using currently available information is presented. The fisheries are entirely artisanal, characterized by relatively simple and inexpensive gears and boats. The 2,100 fishers (who ...
