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Growth and mortality of Ctenochaetus striatus, Stegastes nigricans and Sargocentron microstoma in Tiahura Reef, Moorea Island, French Polynesia
Type: Journal Article
Growth parameters and mortality rates were estimated from length-frequency data sampled in 1982, using the FiSAT software, for three coral reef fish species, the surgeon fish (Ctenochaetus striatus), the damselfish (Stegastes ...
Meso-scale transboundary units for the management of coral reefs in the South China Sea area
Type: Journal Article
Local communities and local government units are recognized as the primary stakeholders and participants in the management of coral reef resources and the primary beneficiaries of small-scale fishing activities in the ...
Reaping the reef: Provisioning services from coral reefs in Solomon Islands
Type: Journal Article
Coral reefs are recognized as globally important ecosystems, for their fisheries, tourism and biodiversity values in particular, with an estimated annual contribution of $30 billion to the global economy. The benefits that ...
The contribution of coral reef fisheries to Philippine fisheries production
Type: Journal Article
The importance of coral reef systems to coastal fishery resources in the Philippines has become a focal point in certain government planning and research activities. Estimates of the contribution of reefs to the total fisheries ...
Optimising the use of nearshore fish aggregating devices for food security in the Pacific Islands
Type: Journal Article
It 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 ...
Length-weight relationships of coral reef fishes from the Alacran Reef, Yucatan, Mexico
Type: Journal Article
Length-weight relationships were computed for 42 species of coral reef fishes from 14 families from the Alacran Reef (Yucatan, Mexico). A total of 1 892 individuals was used for this purpose. The fish species were caught ...
An ABC guide to coral reef fisheries in southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia
Type: Journal Article
The article serves as anecdotal directory to the major fisheries, techniques and problems faced by the fishers in the coral reef area of Spermonde Archipelago, Southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Indicators for management of coral reefs and their applications to marine protected areas
Type: Journal Article
Informed planning and decision-making in the management of natural resources requires an ability to integrate complex interactions in ecosystems and communicate these effectively to stakeholders. This involves coping with ...