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Fisheries impact on the South China Sea large marine ecosystem: a preliminary analysis using spatially-explicit methodology
(2003)Type: Conference ProceedingsA multiple regression model is derived, based on biomass estimates in 16 massbalance food web (Ecopath) models, which explains 68 % of the variation in the data at hand, and shows that the abundance of fish with trophic ... -
A trophic model of the coastal fisheries ecosystem off the west coast of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia
(2003)Type: Book ChapterA mass-balance steady-state trophic model of the coastal fisheries ecosystem off the West Coasts of Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia (10 - 60 m depth) was constructed using the Ecopath software. The ecosystem models were ... -
Variation in short-term survival of cultured sandfish (Holothuria scabra) released in mangrove-seagrass and coral reef flat habitats in Solomon Islands
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleJuvenile cultured sandfish (Holothuria scabra) with a mean size of 35.6 F11.4 S.D. were released on soft substrata near mangrove–seagrass and lagoonal coral reef flat habitats in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. ... -
Understanding livelihoods dependent on inland fisheries in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia: Vietnam PRA report
(2003)Type: ReportDuring the period of May to July 2002, An Giang University, in conjunction with the Chau Phu, Thoai Son and Chau Doc District People's Committees, and Can Tho University conducted Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs) in ... -
Assessment of the fishing effort level in the shrimp fisheries of the central and southern Gulf of California
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleIn view of the concern caused by the declining trend in the annual shrimp yield in the Central Gulf of California, an attempt was made to analyze the fishing effort level exerted upon the shrimp stocks of the blue ... -
Bayfish: a model of environmental factors driving fish production in the lower Mekong basin
(2003)Type: Conference ProceedingsIn tropical floodplain systems local populations are generally highly dependent upon the system’s natural aquatic resources. In such systems the annual fish production depends on a combination of biological and physical ... -
Understanding livelihoods dependent on inland fisheries in Bangladesh and Southeast Asia: final technical report
(2003)Type: ReportThe Department for International Development (DFID) through the Marine Resources Assessment Group (MRAG) has approved the project proposal for the Project Memorandum on “Understanding Livelihoods Dependent on Inland Fisheries ... -
Status of the demersal fishery resources of Bangladesh
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThe present study makes use of the fisheries survey data collected during the period 1984 - 87 by the multi-purpose research vessel RV Anusandhani in the waters of Bangladesh, Bay of Bengal. The data consists of twelve ... -
Status and management of the Java sea fisheries
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThe Java Sea is a major fishing ground in Indonesia contributing 31% of the national marine fisheries production. Demersal and small pelagic fishery resources account for most production in the area. During the 1960s and ... -
When fishery rhymes with poverty: a first step beyond the old paradigm on poverty in small-scale fisheries
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleIn this paper, we first look retrospectively at the perceptions embraced by academics, international agencies and practitioners of the relation between fisheries and poverty in developing countries and we try to identify ... -
Status of demersal fishery resources in the Gulf of Thailand
(2003)Type: Book ChapterData from trawl surveys (1961 - 95) and annual production statistics (1971 - 95) were used to examine the status of demersal fishery resources in the Gulf of Thailand. Analyses were focused on biomass trends, population ... -
Status of demersal fishery resources of Malaysia
(2003)Type: Book ChapterResearch trawl surveys have been conducted in four areas of Malaysian waters (west and east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, and waters off the coast of Sarawak and off the west coast of Sabah) since 1970. Selected surveys ... -
Strategic review of the fishery situation in Thailand
(2003)Type: Book ChapterFisheries are an important source of animal protein for most of Thailand’s population, particularly in provinces on or near the coast. Between 1978 and 1997 the per capita consumption of fish averaged 24 kg·capita-1 annually. ... -
Socioeconomic and bioeconomic analysis of coastal resources in central and northern Java, Indonesia
(2003)Type: Book ChapterIndonesia’s fisheries exports rose from 2 206 t in 1970 to 598 385 t in 1996 with a subsequent export value rise from US$0.69 billion to US$1.78 billion. The surplus in the balance of trade (BOT) was US$1.59 billion in ... -
An ecosystem model of San Pedro Bay, Leyte, Philippines: initial parameter estimates
(2003)Type: Book ChapterA mass-balance model of the trophic structure of San Pedro Bay, Leyte Province, Philippines was constructed using the Ecopath modeling software. The model is composed of 16 ecological groups (13 consumer, 2 producers, 1 ... -
Socioeconomic assessment of marine fisheries of Thailand
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThailand is currently one of the ten largest fishing nations in the world. In 1996, fish production reached 3.7 million t with 90% of the production coming from the marine fisheries sector and 10% from inland fisheries. ... -
Lessons from community based management of floodplain fisheries in Bangladesh
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleInland (floodplain) fisheries remain the most important contributor to fish production in Bangladesh. They have in the past been administered to generate government revenue without due concern for sustainability or equity. ... -
Demersal fish assemblages of the Southwest Coast of India
(2003)Type: Book ChapterDemersal surveys from the southwest coast of India were analyzed to determine the general pattern of distribution of demersal species assemblages in the area. Seasonality is pronounced, indicating three major periods, ... -
Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries
(2003)Type: Conference ProceedingsIn Asia, the fisheries sector is important in terms of food security, livelihoods and foreign exchange earnings. However, as in many parts of the world, there are signs that capture fisheries are fully exploited or overfished. ... -
The role of fisheries sector in the coastal fishing communities of Sri Lanka
(2003)Type: Book ChapterSri Lanka is an island country with a land area of 65 610 km2. With the declaration of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in 1976, the country gained sovereign rights over an ocean area of 536 000 km2 and EEZ extending from ...
