Ecosystem Approaches to Fisheries: A Global Perspective

Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Management: Global Perspectives

Edited by Villy Christensen and Jay Maclean, this book explores ecosystem-based approaches to fisheries management and the challenges of achieving long-term sustainability. Featuring contributions from leading fisheries scientists, managers, and conservationists, it examines marine biodiversity, human impacts on ocean ecosystems, and the economic and social dimensions of fisheries. It also highlights the role of scientific research and ocean policy in protecting marine resources for future generations.

Key Features:

• Explains the principles of ecosystem-based fisheries management
• Examines global approaches to sustainable fisheries and marine conservation
• Explores marine biodiversity and ecosystem interactions
• Discusses the effects of human activities on marine life
• Highlights the challenges of implementing ecosystem-based management
• Examines the economic and social dimensions of fisheries management
• Explores the role of scientific research in fisheries policy
• Discusses ocean governance and the communication of scientific findings
• Combines research reviews with expert perspectives and opinions
• Provides valuable insights for fisheries researchers, managers, conservationists, and students