Reconciling fishing and environmental protection: Resources enhancement strategies for the conservation and management of fisheries

Abstract

The article is a reflection of the discussion and the results of a regional workshop conducted by the SEAFDEC (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center) Training Department in which the methodologies and techniques for resource enhancement suggested at the Millennium Conference (artificial reefs, the stationary fishing gear, the restocking programmes and marine protected areas) were discussed. The article deals with the various resource enhancement strategies that were suggested and discussed.