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Description:
Author(s):
Miller, M. W., McClellan, D. B., Begin, C.
Title:
Observations on fisheries activities at Navassa Island
Publication Date:
2003
Journal Title:
Marine Fisheries Review
Volume:
65
Issue:
3
Page(s):
43-49
Abstract:
Unmanaged and unquantified artisanal fishing is ongoing at Navassa Island in the Caribbean. Concern has been expressed regarding the possible impact of these fishing activities on reef resources, and no quantitative catch or effort data are available. However, informal qualitative observations made during a cruise in November 2002 suggest that escalation in fishing activity (and impact) has occurred since previous observations made in April 2000. Namely, size structure of fish was markedly reduced and the adoption of net fishing has allowed the exploitation of queen conch and hawksbill turtles.
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Notes:
FY2002 CRCP Project ID 1058; Project Title: Reef Ecology of Fisheries at Navassa Island; Principal Investigator: Margaret Miller
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