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