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Changes in models of aquatic ecosystems approaching carrying capacity
(1998)Type: Journal ArticleUsing a top-down modeling approach, published mass-balance models of trophic interactions and state variables in the western central Pacific Ocean and the northern Gulf of Mexico shelf were used to explore how large increases ... -
Changes in weight and length of sea cucumbers during conversion to processed beche-de-mer: filling gaps for some exploited tropical species
(2009)Type: Journal ArticleConverting the weights or lengths of sea cucumbers in processed forms (e.g., salted or dried) to their original (live) measurement is essential for standardising data from fishery-dependent surveys and exports. We estimated ... -
Characteristics of tropical fisheries literature
(1984)Type: Journal ArticleRecently we made a search of the computer databases Scisearch and Social Scisearch of the Institute of Scientific Information (ISI) in Philadelphia, U.S.A. to measure the impact of ICLARM's literature. These databases can ... -
Characterizing antibiotics in LCA—a review of current practices and proposed novel approaches for including resistance
(2021)Type: Journal ArticlePurpose With antibiotic resistance (ABR) portrayed as an increasing burden to human health, this study reviews how and to what extent toxicological impacts from antibiotic use are included in LCAs and supplement this with ... -
Charting multidisciplinary research and action priorities towards the conservation and sustainable management of sea turbles in the Pacific ocean : a focus on Malaysia
(2006)Type: ReportThe four sea turtle species found in Malaysia are the leatherback, olive ridley, green and hawksbill. The threats to these species are acute. Populations of leatherback, olive ridley and hawksbill turtles are on the brink ... -
Charts for the rapid estimation of percentages of plants and/or animals in samples
(1991)Type: Journal ArticleThe need to estimate percentages and/or numbers occurs frequently during practical research work; accurate but rapid estimates can be useful when planning research programmes. Charts are provided that may be used as a ... -
China and the Worldfish Center pooling resources
(2007)Type: BrochureWorldFish has renewed its partnership specifically to make aquaculture more productive, profitable and environmentally sustainable in China, tropical Asia and Africa. This brochure documents our previous work in China and ... -
China and the WorldFish Center pooling resources [in Chinese]
(2007)Type: BrochureWorldFish has renewed its partnership specifically to make aquaculture more productive, profitable and environmentally sustainable in China, tropical Asia and Africa. This brochure documents our previous work in China and ... -
China's accession to the WTO and its implications for the fishery and aquaculture sector
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper reviews recent developments in China’s fishery and aquaculture sectors, as well as the policies affecting rural households in general and fisheries households in particular. It explores how China’s policies may ... -
Chinese trader perceptions on sourcing and consumption of endangered seafood
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleGrowing trade networks through globalization have expanded governance of local environments to encompass multiple scales. The governing role of market actors, such as traders and consumers in importing countries, has been ... -
Choosing the appropriate spatial resolution for monitoring coral bleaching events using remote sensing
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleBleached corals provide a strong optical signal that suggest that remote sensing investigations of major bleaching events are feasible using airborne or satellite sensors. However, patchy coral cover, varying intensities ... -
Choosing the best model in the presence of zero trade: a fish product analysis
(2012)Type: Working PaperThe purpose of the paper is to test the hypothesis that food safety (chemical) standards act as barriers to international seafood imports. We use zero-accounting gravity models to test the hypothesis that food safety ... -
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Coastal area management education in the ASEAN region: proceedings of the Workshop on Coastal Area Management Education in the ASEAN region, Singapore, 8-11 October 1990
(1991)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe continuing efforts of ASEAN countries to develop and implement their coastal area management (CAM) programs and to sustain smooth program operation for the long term have created the demand for coastal area planners ... -
Coastal area management in Southeast Asia: policies, management strategies and case studies
(1989)Type: Conference ProceedingsThe coastal waters of Southeast Asian countries have some of the world's richest ecosystems characterized by extensive coral reefs and mangrove forests. Blessed with warm tropical climate and high rainfall, these waters ... -
Coastal Area Management Program, International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management, Manila, Philippines
(1989)Type: BriefCoastal areas play a critical role in the economic and social development of tropical countries. The highly productive ecosystems found in these areas support a wide range of economic activities. Increasing populations and ... -
Coastal proximity of populations in 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleThe coastal zones of Small Island States are hotspots of human habitation and economic endeavour. In the Pacific region, as elsewhere, there are large gaps in understandings of the exposure and vulnerability of people in ... -
Coastal resources management in Indonesia: legal and institutional aspects
(2002)Type: ReportThis research explores legal and institutional aspects of fisheries and coastal resources management. The analysis is based on the principles of integrated fisheries management which includes seven key management factors: ... -
Coastal tourism in Southeast Asia
(1991)Type: BriefThis book discusses the various forms of tourism development in Southeast Asia's coastal areas, their environmental and socioeconomic impacts and the issues arising from conflicting resource uses. It also outlines the basic ... -
Code of practice and manual of procedures for the introduction of GIFT to Africa
(2006)Type: BriefThere are long standing concerns worldwide regarding the effects of the introduction of alien species and genetically improved lines into national waters. The expansion of global trade and aquaculture has augmented these ...
