Hunting by humans played a major role in extirpating terrestrial megafauna on several
continents and megafaunal loss continues today in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems …

The state of knowledge on the science and management of freshwater recreational fisheries
is reviewed, with the objective of integrating insights from disparate fields such as fisheries …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being used globally to conserve marine
resources. However, whether many MPAs are being effectively and equitably managed, and …

Livelihoods in rural southern Laos are highly diverse, comprising a wide range of different
productive activities. In this paper motivations for diversification within livelihood strategies in …

Quantitative modeling methods have become a central tool in the management of harvested
fish populations. This book examines how these modeling methods work, why they …

Stakeholders increasingly expect ecosystem assessments as part of advice on fisheries
management. Quantitative models to support fisheries decision‐making may be either …

In pursuing their livelihood, fishers develop strategies when faced with changes in
regulations and other fishery conditions. Changes involve each individual in a decision …

The emerging world crisis created by declining fish stocks poses a challenge to resource
users and managers. The problem is particularly acute in poor nations, such as those in East …

The total world catch from marine and freshwater wild stocks has peaked and may be
slightly declining. There appear to be few significant resources to be developed, and the …

The theory underlying the design of marine reserves, whether the goal is to preserve
biodiversity or to manage fisheries, is still in its infancy. For both of these goals, there is a …