Authors:
Garcia, S.M., A. Zerbi, C. Aliaume, T. Do Chi and G. Lasserre
Publication Date:
2003
Abstract/Summary:
One major difficulty in defining Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries lies precisely in turning the available concepts and principles into operational objectives from which an EAF management plan would more easily be developed. The paper discusses these together with the types of action needed to achieve them. Experience in EAF implementation is still limited but some issues are already apparent, e.g. in added complexity, insufficient capacity, slow implementation, need for a pragmatic approach, etc. It is argued, in conclusion, that the future of EAF and fisheries depends on the way in which the two fundamental concepts of fisheries management and ecosystem management, and their respective stakeholders, will join efforts or collide.
Resource Type:
Technical Document
Source:
FAO Fisheries