Browsing Resilient small-scale fisheries by Title
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On Tonle Sap, the great lake of Cambodia
(1994)Type: Journal ArticleTonle Sap, the Great Lake of Cambodia fisheries and fish production are discussed considering also the problems affecting the lake. -
On traditional knowledge, fish and databases: a call for contributions
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Operationalising access to oceanic fisheries resources by small-scale fishers to improve food security in the Pacific Islands
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleMaintaining the level of fish consumption in Pacific Island countries recommended for good nutrition as the populations of coastal communities grow, and as coral reefs are degraded by global warming and ocean acidification, ... -
Operationalizing the ecosystem approach to small-scale fisheries Management in the Philippines: The Iligan Bay Alliance of Misamis Occidental
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper describes the application of the participatory diagnosis and adaptive management (PDAM) framework to analyze the governance of small-scale fisheries and the potential for adopting the Ecosystem Approach to ... -
Optimising the use of nearshore fish aggregating devices for food security in the Pacific Islands
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleIt is widely recognised that anchored, nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) are one of the few practical 'vehicles' for increasing access to tuna to help feed the rapidly growing rural and urban populations in many ... -
Option for formulating community based fish sanctuary and its management in beel ecosystem in Brahmanbaria.
(2007)Type: Journal ArticleWith the objective of formulating community based fish sanctuaries in beel ecosystem based on the experiences of traditional fish aggregating devices (FAD), like katha and kua, this study was undertaken in three beels viz., ... -
Out of new stocks in 2020: a comment on "Not all fisheries will be collapsed in 2048"
(2009)Type: Journal ArticleThe authors provide counter arguement to the article "Not all fisheries will be collapsed in 2048". Their analysis confirms the continuous absolute and relative increase in collapsed stocks shown first by Froese and ... -
Outmigration and movement of tagged coral reef fish in a marine fishery reserve in Jamaica
(1998)Type: Book ChapterBetween December, 1996 and May, 1998, a total of 6,947 coral reef fish were marked and released within the Discovery Bay Fishery Reserve, on the north coast of Jamaica. Nearly 6,000 recaptures have been obtained (including ... -
Overfishing and the replacement of demersal finfish by shellfish: An example from the english channel
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleThe worldwide depletion of major fish stocks through intensive industrial fishing is thought to have profoundly altered the trophic structure of marine ecosystems. Here we assess changes in the trophic structure of the ... -
Overfishing in the Gulf of Thailand: policy challenges and bioeconomic analysis
(2007)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper estimates maximum sustainable yield and maximum economic yield from Schaefer and Fox surplus production bioeconomic models to find evidence of biological and economic overfishing, and their consequences in Gulf ... -
Overfishing: the Haiti experience
(1986)Type: Journal ArticleAn account is given of fisheries in Haiti which employ primitive technology, and problems regarding overfishingconsidered. Since boats used are small and motorless, there is no fishing activity in deep water and Haiti has ... -
Overview of the national fisheries situation with emphasis on the demersal fisheries off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThe marine fisheries sector in Malaysia contributes significantly to the national economy in terms of income, foreign exchange and employment. In 1999, marine fisheries contributed 1.245 million t (90% of total fish ... -
An overview of the role research and academia play in the implementation of the SSF Guidelines
(2020)Type: BlogThe importance of Information, research and communication for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries is at the heart of Chapter 11 of the SSF Guidelines. The Illuminating Hidden Harvests study is one example of how FAO ... -
Owning the story: People and human rights at the heart of communication small-scale fisheries
Type: BlogSpeakers and panelists at two webinars on ethical and inclusive communication on small-scale fisheries discussed ways to lift up positive and accurate narratives to support thriving fisheries for food and nutrition security. -
Pacific food systems The role of fish and other aquatic foods for nutrition and health
(2023)Type: Internal ReportThis report is intended for actors, policymakers and funders concerned with improving food and nutrition security with fisheries as an entry point. It is equally valuable for food system, agricultural, health and nutrition ... -
Pacific handbook for gender equity and social inclusion in coastal fisheries and aquaculture
Type: ManualThis handbook is designed to give practical guidance on improving gender and social inclusion in coastal fisheries and aquaculture for staff working in fisheries agencies in Pacific Island countries and territories. It ... -
The Pacific Islands: Climate change, coral and fragile coastal fisheries
(2019)Type: PosterThe marine resources of the Pacific Island Countries and Territories that support the livelihoods of millions of subsistence fishers and their families are under threat from factors including the effects of climate change, ... -
The Pacific Ways: The geography, histories and cultures of the Pacific island region, and its 14 small island developing states, represent unique challenges and opportunities
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleThis article argues that the geography, histories and cultures of the Pacific island region, and its 14 small island developing states, represent unique challenges and opportunities. It notes that the introduction of the ... -
Pacific: improving livelihoods for coastal communities in the Pacific
(2005)Type: BrochureThe island nations of the Pacific depend heavily on coral reef and coastal fisheries resources – globally, the highest per capita fish consumption is in the Pacific islands. Coral reefs support a rich variety of animals ... -
Padal fishing - a unique fishing method in the Ashtamudi Estuary of Kerala (south India)
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleBush park fishing / padal fishing is an indigenous fishing method widely employed in the Ashtamudi estuary of Kerala (south India). An artificial reef made from twigs and leaves of trees is planted in the shallow areas of ...
