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Implementing the precautionary principle in fisheries management through marine reserves

Lauck, Tim and Clark, Colin W. and Mangel, Marc and Munro, Gordon R. (1998) Implementing the precautionary principle in fisheries management through marine reserves. Ecological Applications, Vol.8 (1). pp. 72-78. ISSN 1051-0761

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Abstract

Overexploitation of marine fisheries remains a serious problem worldwide,even for many fisheries that have been intensively managed by coastal nations. Many factorshave contributed to these system failures. Here we discuss the implications of persistent,irreducible scientific uncertainty pertaining to marine ecosystems. When combined withtypical levels of uncontrollability of catches and incidental mortality, this uncertainty prob-ably implies that traditional approaches to fisheries management will be persistently un-successful. We propose the use of large-scale protected areas (marine reserves) as majorcomponents of future management programs. Protected areas can serve as a hedge againstinevitable management limitations, thus greatly enhancing the long-term sustainable ex-ploitation of fishery resources. Marine reserves would also provide an escape from the needof ever more detailed and expensive stock assessments and would be invaluable in therehabilitation of depleted stocks.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Fisheries Management, Marine Reserves, Conservation, Protected Areas, Marine Fisheries
Subjects: Biodiversity
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Date Deposited: 10 May 2022 10:59
Last Modified: 10 May 2022 10:59
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/14290

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