Resilient small-scale fisheries: Recent submissions
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Beel fisheries of Assam - community-based co-management imperative
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe freshwater wetlands (beels) of Assam, India, cover an area of 101 232 ha. For the rural poor, the neighboring wetlands are the only source of fish. They depend on them for their daily consumption of fish as well as a ... -
Socioeconomic characteristics of payang seine (lampara) and driftnet fisheries in West Sumatra, Indonesia
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleA proportionate random sample survey of 10 percent of the driftnet and Payang seine fishers in West Sumatra was carried out in 1998. A total of 45 driftnet and 66 lampara fishers were interviewed to obtain socioeconomic ... -
Effects of photoperiod on growth of larvae and juveniles of the anemonefish Amphiprion melanopus
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleRearing of anemonefishes is now relatively routine compared to the culture of cardinalfishes (Apogonidae) or angelfishes (Pomacanthidae). However, it is still a labor intensive, time intensive and expensive procedure. To ... -
Conservation and management of marine fishery resources of Kerala State, India
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe highly productive fisheries of Kerala, India, are suffering from overexploitation. Use of unsuitable fishing gears that result in a high level of wasteful bycatch and destruction of egg bearing and juvenile fish should ... -
Reproductive biology of the commercial sea cucumber Holothuria fuscogilva in the Solomon Islands
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleReproduction of Holothuria fuscogilva (Selenka, 1867) in the Solomon Islands was investigated over a 4?yr period (1994 to 1998) by macroscopic and microscopic examination of the gonad tubules, the gonad index (GI) method, ... -
The marine fisheries of Jamaica
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe marine fisheries of Jamaica are almost entirely artisanal, with at least 15 000 fishers and an annual catch of approximately 7 000 t. A recent development is a small industrial fishery for queen conch and spiny lobster ... -
Adaptive response of Peruvian Hake to overfishing
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleCompensatory mechanisms of the Peruvian hake population (Merluccius gayi peruanus) in response to heavy exploitation and changes in species interaction are discussed. Changes in the rate of cannibalism, diet composition, ... -
Floating islands: a unique fish aggregating method
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleA fish aggregating device made of aquatic weeds and grass (Phoom) is used in Loktak lake in the northeastern region of India. It has been used successfully in this very productive fishery for centuries. Today, the fishery ... -
Gender and marine protected areas: a case study of Danajon Bank, Philippines
(2018)Type: Journal ArticleIn this paper, we examine the role of gender in community-based management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Central Philippines. MPAs are a common conservation and fisheries management tool in this area, but the ... -
Caribbean marine protected areas project: the role of marine protected areas in fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in coral reef ecosystems: final technical report to the United Kingdom Department for International Development
(2001)Type: ReportThe purpose of this project has been to address the issue of decreased catch rates and declining income per unit of fishing effort in Jamaica's artisanal fisheries. This is an issue that is not unique to Jamaica. It is ... -
Bangus fry resource assessment in the Philippines
(2001)Type: ReportThe report is the result of an investigative study on the scarcity of milkfish fry in the Philippines, a collaborative effort of BFAR, SEAFDEC, PCAMRD and ICLARM. The study aimed to monitor fry production in selected sites ... -
Floods, floodplains and fish production in the Mekong basin: present and past trends
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsThis paper deals with relationships between hydrology, wetlands and fisheries production in the Mekong River Basin. A five-year monitoring of the bag net ("dai") fishery in the Tonle Sap River (Cambodia) showed a strong ... -
Analysis of the Cambodian bagnet ("dai") fishery data
(2001)Type: ReportThis report summarises general and detailed features of catches from the bagnet ("dai") fishery in Cambodia between 1995 and 1999, as monitored by the MRC/DoF/DANIDA Management of the Freshwater Capture Fisheries Project ... -
Wealthy countries dominate industrial fishing
(2018)Type: Journal ArticleThe patterns by which different nations share global fisheries influence outcomes for food security, trajectories of economic development, and competition between industrial and small-scale fishing. We report patterns of ... -
A fisheries co-management case study from The Gambia
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleUser involvement in fisheries management has been around for some time, but few analytical papers have been published on the subject in Africa. Most of these initiatives fall under the rubric of co-management. But what is ... -
A review of length-weight relationships of fishes from Greek marine waters
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents 649 length-weight relationships gathered from literature pertaining to 83 fish species, belonging to 34 families, throughout Greek marine waters. The value of the slope b ranged from 1.667 for Cepola ... -
Fish wars: Science is shaping a new peace agenda
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper attempts to highlight some of the conflicts arising from fish and fishers and their impacts especially on the poorer nations. It discusses how some of these problems can be overcome by innovative research ... -
Fisheries resources and livelihood of the villagers of Chitrapara: study on fisheries resources use for livelihood and identification of fisheries extension and development needs of Gopalganj district, Bangladesh
(2001)Type: Working PaperThe objective of the present working paper is to articulate and identify areas for further training, field demonstrations and other regional issues to be addressed for the development of aquaculture in small water bodies. ... -
The small scale reef fishery on the central north coast of Jamaica in 2000-2001: a biological and socio-economic survey
(2001)Type: ReportThis report provides detailed catch and effort information on the reef fishery on the north coast of Jamaica. The study area covered is from Rio Bueno, Trelawny, to Salem, St. Ann, a 22 km long segment of the central north ... -
An institutional analysis of sasi laut in Maluku, Indonesia
(2001)Type: ReportThis study provides an understanding of the extent and functioning of community based coastal resource management systems in Maluku province, Indonesia and suggests recommendations for national, provincial and village ...
