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Fishing communities in several parts of the world have been fishing for generations. Over time, they have evolved systems of internal governance and ways of regulating resource use. For many such communities, fisheries is not only a livelihood, it is a culture, an identity and a way of life.
Globally, given the growing pressure on fisheries resources, there is recognition of the need to improve management of fisheries resources and habitats, and, equally, of the importance of retaining identities, cultural traditions and community values. It is becoming evident that any system of management, if it is to succeed, must build on existing social systems, taking note of socio-economic, cultural and ecological specificities. In this context it is being pointed out that community-based systems of management, founded on systems of internal governance and self-regulation within communities, can play a vital role, given that community decision-making processes are relatively democratic and consensual. Read more.. |
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