American Samoa bans destructive scuba fishery: the role of science and management

Green A. 2003. American Samoa bans destructive scuba fishery: the role of science and management. Pages 38-39. In Wilkinson C, Green A, Almany J, Dionne S. Monitoring coral reef marine protected areas. A practical guide on how monitoring can support effective management of MPAs. Australian Institute of Marine Science and IUCN Global Marine Program. Version 1

The report describes a situation where local managers acted decisively to stop a destructive fishery (scuba), with support from the local community and off island scientists. The study demonstrates how managers can use the best available information to protect their marine resources.

Type
Book Chapter
Authors
Green, Alison
Units
NPSA , PACN
Keywords
American Samoa, Coastal/Marine Systems, Fishery, Management, scuba diving

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