Aquaculture for people, the environment and development: 1994-1995 Report
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Abstract
The report describes the research and development activities of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department conducted during the years 1994-1995. It also chronicles the progress of the pilot project on coastal fishery resources management at Malalison Island, Culasi, Antique. The major thrusts of the project include the implementation of territorial use rights in fisheries, community organizing, economic utilization of resources, and co-management of fishery resources.
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Sulit, V. T., Castaños, M. T., de Jesus, E. G., Ebron, N. R., Gonzal, A. C., Huervana, E. M., & Natividad, T. A. (1996). Aquaculture for people, the environment and development: 1994-1995 Report. Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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