This paper reviews the coastal fishery resources of Bangladesh emphasizing the coastal environment, capture fisheries … trawling is the most important economic activity in this area. The fishery sector makes a significant contribution to the … in providing animal protein. In 1997 - 99, the marine fisheries sector contributed 22% of the total fishery production of …

has increased fishery conflicts and disputes with neighboring countries. The Gulf of Thailand is the major fishing area of … for government action to develop sustainable fisheries management. The main objectives proposed for improving fishery … management are: (1) promote fishers™ and fisher organizations™ participation in fishery development; (2) optimize fishery …

marine capture fisheries. The export of fish and related fishery products amounted to about US$400 million in the same year … potential, socioeconomic aspects of the fisheries and management measures to sustain the fishery. It also presents the prob …

fishery products amounted to about US$210 million. The sector provided employment to about 80 000 fishers. Fisheries …

overfishing of the stocks and lower economic rent from the fishery. The overall objective of coastal fisheries management along …

. Demersal and small pelagic fishery resources account for most production in the area. During the 1960s and 1970s, strong demand …

of the benefits from the fishery resources; (4) promotion of equitable distribution of the benefits; (5) maximization of …