Regional technical assistance toward strategies and action plans for sustainable utilization of coastal fish stocks in Tropical Asia. Project summary

Abstract

Details are given of the Regional Technical Assistance project, conducted to assist selected developing Member Countries of the Southeast Asian region in improving the management and sustainable utilization of their coastal fisheries. The project will have an impact on the management and protection of fishery resources in South and Southeast Asia. It will also contribute to scientific advancement in stock assessment and development of fishery resource databases in developing countries. Project components and expected outputs are outlined.