The capture and culture of postlarval coral reef fish: potential for new artisanal fisheries

Abstract

This article summarises the reasons why the removal of postlarval coral reef fish should be sustainable and identify those conditions that may require restrictions to fishing for postlarvae. The authors also outline why the capture of wild postlarvae complements initiatives underway to sustain the production of coral reef fish through the cultivation of juveniles reared in hatcheries.