Traditional conservation methods and protected marine areas in Oceania

Local fishermen in Polynesia. Micronesia and eastern Melanesia have an understanding of shallow tropical fisheries which can be invaluable to planners of marine resource use. Their knowledge is often superior to that obtained from conventional resource surveys. They have also developed traditional m...

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Published in:Ambio 1982, Vol.11 (5), p.258-261
Main Author: Johannes, R.E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fisheries management
Fishers
Fishery economics
Fishing rights
Marine
Marine fishes
Marine protected areas
Marine resources
Ocean fisheries
Oceanian Realm
Protected areas
Sea water
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Summary:Local fishermen in Polynesia. Micronesia and eastern Melanesia have an understanding of shallow tropical fisheries which can be invaluable to planners of marine resource use. Their knowledge is often superior to that obtained from conventional resource surveys. They have also developed traditional methods of conservation that provide a variety of opportunities for those concerned with establishing and managing protected areas. Recognition of traditional fishing rights and an understanding of local traditions are important factors in protecting fisheries from over-exploitation.
ISSN:0044-7447
1654-7209