Aussie reef crisis highlights MPA challenges

Article Abstract:

The ecosystem of The Great Barrier Reef, world's most extensive assemblage of coral reef stretching north to south off Australia's northeastern coast, is in big trouble due to the human activities at sea and land. It is suggested that Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), like limited closures, closed seasons, areas where only destructive fishing gear is eliminated, should be enforced as these are also acceptable to the fishing society.

Australia, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Recreational Fishing, Fish & Game Recreation, Marine resources conservation, Reefs

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Released billfish: how many survive?

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Issues are presented concerning the survival of released billfish, what happens after they are released and what is the threat of indiscriminate commercial fishing. Research results by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas are described.

Statistical Data Included, Statistics, Fishes, Billfish fishing, International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

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Saving marlin is an international challenge

Article Abstract:

The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas statistics show that 90% of landed billfish are taken accidentally by fishermen. The Challenge is to convince nations to reduce mortality of the declining stocks.

Marlin, Marlins

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