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The artisanal inshore shrimp fishery off the cross river estuary, Nigeria
Type: Journal Article
The findings are presented of an investigation conducted to assess the current status of the artisanal shrimp fisheryof Cross River Estuary, Nigeria with respect to catch rates and species composition. Three shrimp species ...
Management issues on the Maputo Bay fisheries, Mozambique
Type: Journal Article
Three different fisheries are conducted in Maputo Bay, Mozambique--the gillnet fishery for kelee shad (Hilsa kelee ), the shrimp fishery and the hook-and-line fishery for demersal fish species. A brief examination is made ...
A holistic, ecosystem approach to investigating tropical multispecies reservoir fisheries
Type: Journal Article
An account is given of the methodology and findings of a holistic, ecosystemic investigation of the multispecies fisheries of Bukit Merah Reservoir in Malaysia in 1978-80. The need for sound biological and ecological ...
After Sinarapan: the planned small-scale fish cage industry of Lake Buhi
Type: Journal Article
The cage culture of tilapia in Lake Buhi is described. The industry was set up in June 1979 following theexhaustion of the sinarapan fishery of the lake. The successful growth of the industry, together with the problems ...
On the use of visual survey methods for estimating reef fish standing stocks
Type: Journal Article
The use of visual surveys as a means of estimating fish standing stocks is discussed with respect to reef fish. Difficulties associated with this technique are noted. Visual survey methods are relatively cheap, non-destructive, ...
Length-converted catch curves: a powerful tool for fisheries research in the Tropics (part 1)
Type: Journal Article
A number of methods are available with the help of which total mortality (Z) can be estimated from length-frequency data. Thus it is possible to obtain reasonable estimates of Z from the mean length in a representative ...
Labor intensive vs. capital intensive: "conflict within the fishing industry"
Type: Journal Article
Conflicts in the fishing industry of Canada regarding which type of fishing fleet to use in rural communities are discussed: labor-intensive or capital-intensive.
The obstacles to fisheries management in Jamaica
Type: Journal Article
Major factors that have contributed to the failure in Jamaica to implement fisheries management successfully are examined. Problems in the management expertise and infrastructure are detailed.
A fishing community's response to seaweed farming
Type: Journal Article
The transition of a fishing community of Hingotanan, Philippines, from almost exclusive dependance on capturefishing to extensive involvement in seaweed (Eucheuma species) farming is described.
An artificial reef for artisanal fisheries enhancement in Costa Rica
Type: Journal Article
A literature review indicated that artificial reefs seemed promising as refuges for fauna and to increase fish productivity. The author studied this alternative and after several months of preparatory arrangements a small ...