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Last updated on 27 June 2008

Marine Protected Areas: providing a future for fish and people

This document outlines the importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPA's) which offer a range of benefits for fisheries, people and the marine environment by providing a safe haven for depleted fish stocks to recover. (WWF: 2005) More info >>

Valuing Pacific fish: a framework for fisheries-related development assistance in the Pacific

This publication provides the framework for Australian development assistance to fisheries in the Pacific for 2007-2012. (AusAID: November 2007) More info >>

Protecting fisheries, improving livelihoods

This brochure outlines the Marine Stewardship Council's program aimed at promoting stakeholders to work together to achieve national and international sustainable fisheries targets. (Marine Stewardship Council) More info >>

Mekong River Commission: fisheries publications

This page provides downloadable publications, reports, recommendations and technical papers published by the Mekong River Commission. (Mekong River Commission: 2007) More info >>

Indigenous fisheries development and management

This website provides information about the Indigenous Fisheries and Management Project in southern Lao PDR. (Australian Mekong Resource Centre: 2000) More info >>

Interactive fisheries map

This interactive map provides region specific information on fishing zones around Australia. (Australian Fisheries Management Authority: 2005) More info >>

A business manual on value added products from tuna & tuna by-catch

A business manual of guidelines designed to assist existing entrepreneurs in the Pacific Island fishing business community sustainable and profitable seafood businesses. (Forum Fisheries Agency: 2007) More info >>

Tuna for tomorrow?

The purpose of this paper is to summarize in non-technical terms what is known about tuna in the Pacific Islands, the health of this resource and the major concerns for the future. (Forum Fisheries Agency: 2007) More info >>

Gender issues in Pacific Island tuna industries

This report outlines the DEVFISH project and the gender issues in the tuna industry in the Pacific region. (Forum Fisheries Agency: 2006) More info >>

Australian fishing zone

This webpage outlines the Australian fishing zone and the role of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) in overseeing it. (Australian Fisheries Management) More info >>

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

(Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)) More info >>

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) fisheries program

The ACIAR Fisheries Program aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquatic farming systems. (ACIAR) More info >>


 

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