WorldFish Publications List

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Community based fisheries management : capturing the benefits
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 3 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Community based fisheries management : fisheries yields and sustainability
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Yield Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 3 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Community based fisheries management : livelihoods impact
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 10 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Community based fisheries management : the right option
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 2 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Lessons learnt in CBFM-SSEA Sunamganj district Bangladesh
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 2 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Fish, fishing and livelihoods : community based organisations as focus for local development
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 15 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Turning the tide : community based fisheries management protecting the poor and the environment
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 7 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Fishing for a future : women in community based fisheries management
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management Bangladesh ; Cooperatives
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 7 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Community based fisheries management : institutional options for empowering fisher communities
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 13 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: The legal background to community based fisheries management in Bangladesh
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Legal aspects Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 11 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Social capital : community based fisheries management
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fishery management ; Cooperatives Bangladesh
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 11 p.

Publ Type: Policy brief
Author(s): Mustafa, M.G. ; Halls, A. ; Alan, B.
Title: Community based fisheries management fishers yields and sustainability
Year: 2006
Subjects:
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Proceedings paper
Author(s): Mustafa, M.G.
Title: Impact of community based management approaches on fishery resource diversity of seven flowing rivers in Bangladesh
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: Research showed that fish production, abundance and biodiversity were significantly higher in CBFM project sites compared to control water bodies. Performance indicators also suggested that fisher-managed approach yielded the greatest benefits, followed by community-managed and women-managed approaches.
Source: In: Dickson, M. ; Brooks, A. (eds.) Proceedings of the CBFM-2 International Conference on Community Based Approaches to Fisheries Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6-7 March 2007
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 27 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Floodplain aquaculture
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: Bangladesh's natural floodplain fisheries remain vital in providing food, income and employment opportunities for millions. This booklet outlines the various aspects of floodplain aquaculture in Bangladesh, including socioeconomic aspect and women's role.
Publisher: Bangladesh,
Page: 11 p.

Publ Type: Lesson learnt
Title: Lessons learnt community based fisheries management (CBFM) in Vietnam
Year: 2006
Subjects:
Publisher: Bangladesh, WorldFish Center
Page: 2 p.

Publ Type: Policy brief
Author(s): Gordon, A.
Title: HIV/AIDS in the fisheries sector in Africa
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; AIDS (Disease) ; HIV (Viruses) Africa
Publisher: Cairo, WorldFish Center
Page: 12 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Author(s): BTnT, C. ; Heck, S.
Title: Fisheries and the millennium development goals : solutions for Africa
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries Africa
Publisher: Cairo, WorldFish Center
Page: 9 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Author(s): Heck, S. ; BTnT, C.
Title: Fish and food security in Africa
Year: 2005
Subjects: Food fish ; Food security Africa
Publisher: Cairo, WorldFish Center
Page: 11 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Title: Proceedings of the international workshop responding to HIV and AIDS in the fishery sector in Africa
Year: 2006
Subjects: HIV (Viruses) ; Fisheries Africa
Publisher: Cairo (Egypt), WorldFish Center
Page: 97 p.

Publ Type: Book
Title: Utilizing different aquatic resources for livelihoods in Asia: a resource book.
Year: 2001
Subjects: Aquaculture ; Community involvement ; Extension activities ; Fresh water ; Brackish water ; Sea water Asia
Summary: The search for sustainable livelihood approaches to reduce poverty continues to pose a challenge to rural development planners and practitioners. Many fishers and farmers have developed methods of aquaculture that use water-based, natural-capital stocks and which utilize resources available locally. Development agencies have undertaken research and development efforts that build on these initiatives. This resource book is a compilation of 67 field-derived experiences and methods applied in Asia. These were compiled from contributions by 37 practitioners from 12 countries. The examples are grouped into six different chapters: general issues and principles of small-scale aquaculture as it relates to small farmers; emphasis on participatory approaches and extension strategies pertaining to small-scale aquaculture; improved management of aquatic resources by involving the communities and stakeholders; specific aquaculture systems in freshwater, brackish water and marine systems as well as lake and reservoir based fish culture. This book intentionally presents a diversity of perspectives, viewpoints and positions. It is of relevance to a wider range of development practitioners, local government officials and academic institutions.
Publisher: Cavite, Philippines, IIRR
Page: xii, 416 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Mustafa, M.G. ; Halls, A.S.
Title: Impact of the Community-Based Fisheries Management on sustainable use of inland fisheries in Bangladesh
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: Research showed that fish production, abundance and biodiversity were significantly higher in CBFM project sites compared to control water bodies. Performance indicators also suggested that fisher-managed approach yielded the greatest benefits, followed by community-managed and women-managed approaches.
Source: In Dickson, M. and A. Brooks (eds.) Proceedings of the CBFM-2 International Conference on Community Based Approaches to Fisheries Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6-7 March 2007
Publisher: Dhaka, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Proceedings paper
Author(s): Islam, G.M.N. ; Dickson, M.
Title: Turning social capital into natural capital: Changing livelihoods of fishers through CBFM
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: Impact surveys revealed that CBFM had significantly improved social capital and household income of fishers. Fishers have better access to land and fishing grounds, more diversified livelihood options, greater amount of credit from multiple sources. This study also made policy recommendations to facilitate effective poverty alleviation.
Source: In Dickson, M. and A. Brooks (eds.) Proceedings of the CBFM-2 International Conference on Community Based Approaches to Fisheries Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6-7 March 2007. The WorldFish Center - Bangladesh Office
Publisher: Dhaka, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Proceedings paper
Author(s): Werthmann, C.
Title: Institutions in the Mekong Delta of Cambodia: findings from a situation analysis
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: This paper focuses on property rights and collective action in the Mekong region of Cambodia. Institutional arrangements in water management for community-based aquaculture in two villages in the Mekong area of Cambodia are described.
Source: In Dickson, M. and A. Brooks (eds.) Proceedings of the CBFM-2 International Conference on Community Based Approaches to Fisheries Management, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 6-7 March 2007. The WorldFish Center - Bangladesh Office
Publisher: Dhaka, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Lightfoot, C. ; Axinn, N. ; John, K.C. ; Chambers, R. ; Singh, R.K. ; Garrity, D. ; Singh, V.P. ; Mishra, P. ; Salman, A. (comps.)
Title: Training resource book for participatory experimental design: report of a Research Design Workshop on Participatory Design of On-farm Experiments of the ICAR/IRRI Collaborative Rice Research Project.
Year: 1991
Subjects: Agriculture ; Research ; Training
Summary: This book carries on from previous volumes on agro-ecosystem mapping and farming systems diagnosis (see TN2 and TN3).
Publisher: Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh , India, Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology; Manila, ICLARM; IRRI
Page: iii, 73 p.

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Seshu, D.V. ; Eknath, A.E. ; Pullin, R.S.V.
Title: International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture
Year: 1994
Subjects: Aquaculture ; Genetics ; Information networks
Publisher: Makati City, Philippines, International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management
Page: 22 p.

Publ Type: Partnership briefs
Title: ICLARM policy on partnerships in research and related activities.
Year: 1996
Subjects: Aquatic sciences ; Research ; International cooperation ; Partnership policy ; ICLARM policies
Publisher: Makati City, Philippines, International Partnerships and Networks Program, ICLARM
Page: 7 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Eknath, A.E. ; Acosta, B.O.
Title: Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias (GIFT) Project: final report, March 1988 to December 1997.
Year: 1998
Subjects: Selective breeding ; Tilapia culture ; Development projects ; Research programmes ; Oreochromis niloticus ;
Publisher: Makati City, Philippines, ICLARM
Page: 2 v.

Publ Type: Brochure
Author(s): Pomeroy, R.S. ; Williams, M.J.
Title: Fisheries co-management and small-scale fisheries: a policy brief.
Year: 1994
Subjects: Fishery management ; Small scale fisheries
Publisher: Makati, Metro Manila, International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management
Page: 15 p.

Publ Type: Bibliography
Author(s): Munro, J.L. ; Nash, W.J.
Title: A bibliography of the giant clams (Bivalvia: Tridacnidae) .
Year: 1985
Subjects: Clam fisheries ; Clam culture ; Bibliographies ; Tridacnidae ;
Source: ICLARM Bibliogr. (5): 26 p.
Publisher: Makati, Metro Manila, ICLARM
Page: ii, 26 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Munro, J.L. (ed.)
Title: Caribbean coral reef fishery resources.
Year: 1983
Subjects: Reef fisheries ; Coral reefs ; Fishery management ; Fishery biology ; Fishery resources ; Reef fish Caribbean
Source: ICLARM Stud. Rev. (7): 276 p.
Publisher: Makati, Metro Manila, ICLARM

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Lightfoot, C. ; Singh, V.P. ; Paris, T. ; Mishra, P. ; Salman, A. (comps.)
Title: Training resource book for farming systems diagnosis: process documentation of an experiential learning exercise in farming systems diagnosis of the ICAR/IRRI Collaborative Research Project.
Year: 1990
Subjects: Farming systems ; Training
Summary: This book leads on from agro-ecosystems mapping (TN2 ). The book focuses on farmer participatory tools for researchers, especially on the diagnosis of farming systems problems.
Publisher: Manila, International Rice Research Institute and ICLARM
Page: ii, 33 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Author(s): Conference on Waste Management in the Coastal Areas of the ASEAN Region [1991; Singapore]
Title: Singapore resolution on waste management in the coastal areas of the ASEAN region
Year: 1991
Subjects: Environment management ; Solid impurities ASEAN
Publisher: Manila, Philippines, ICLARM on behalf the association of Southeast Asian Nations/ United States Coastal Resources Management Project
Page: 12 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM annual report
Year: 2000
Subjects: ICLARM ; Annual reports
Summary: A report of the Center's activities during the year.
Publisher: Manila, Philippines, ICLARM
Page: 53 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM report
Year: 1980
Subjects: ICLARM ; Annual reports
Summary: A summary document on the progress of ICLARM from its establishment in the Philippines, in March 1977, to its present status as a dynamic international, non-governmental fisheries research organization.
Publisher: Manila, Philippines, ICLARM
Page: 168 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM report
Year: 1983
Subjects: ICLARM ; Annual reports
Summary: A report of the Center's activities during the year.
Publisher: Manila, Philippines, ICLARM
Page: 95 p.

Publ Type: Operational plans ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM operational plan.
Year: 2001
Subjects: ICLARM ; Research programmes ; Fishery resources
Summary: ICLARM - The World Fish Center is pleased to present its Operational Plan for 2001. Our aim is to present the full range of ICLARM s research and research-related activities designed to support the conservation and sustainable use of living aquatic resources in developing countries. Our regional focus continues to be in Asia, the region of major producers and consumers of aquatic produce. With more than 70% of its populations living in coastal situations in the archipelagic countries of SE Asia and the Pacific, environmental protection is an important ingredient in sustaining the contribution of aquatic produce to food security and livelihoods for the poor. For this reason ICLARM has deliberate foci for its research in the small island developing states of the Pacific and the Caribbean. ICLARM is also extending its work in Africa, to try and assist the role that aquatic resources, particularly fish production through sustainable aquaculture could play in integrated agricultural development and food security for that continent. Since February of 2000, ICLARM has established its headquarters at Penang in Malaysia and has outreach sites and posted staff in 9 countries: the Philippines, Vietnam, Solomon Islands, Bangladesh, Egypt, Malawi, Cameroon and Jamaica and British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. The Center conducts collaborative research in a total of 22 countries in these regions and is linked through its research and information networks, collaborators and community of aquatic research scientists and managers to individuals and institutes globally. The freshwater resource system focus remains on pond aquaculture - now broadened to include small water bodies, and has been extended to include river floodplains. ICLARM s traditional areas of research on coral reefs and coastal fisheries are maintained and are being consolidated in a single program. Ethnic tension in the Solomon Islands led to a curtailment of some projects on coastal aquaculture and coastal environments and ICLARM is seeking new sites for its research in the Pacific. Overall the work is conducted under five major programs: The Biodiversity and Genetic Resources Program, the Freshwater Resources Research Program, the Coastal and Marine Resources Research Program, the Policy Research and Impact Assessment Program and the Partnerships, Information and Training Program. The Plan reports ICLARM s portfolio under these headings. In instances where projects are well advanced or have been completed, we report the outcomes of the work under extended current status reports to give our partners and interested readers a flavour of ICLARM s results outputs even before distribution of final reports and publications.
Publisher: Manila, Philippines; Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: xiv, 135 p.

Publ Type: Strategic plans ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM Strategic Plan 2000-2020.
Year: 1999
Subjects: ICLARM ; Research programmes ; Strategic planning
Summary: Where the previous Strategic Plan was strongly fisheries-oriented, our scope of work today has broadened and has been influenced by equity, sustainability and efficiency considerations. With this Strategic Plan, ICLARM - The World Fish Center reinforces its commitment to aquatic resource conservation in the coming decades. The Center is confident that the priorities identified in this Plan represent the optimal approach towards enhancing the role of aquatic resources research can play in the lives of people in developing countries in the next two decades.
Publisher: Metro Manila, Philippines, ICLARM
Page: ix, 27 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Title: Strategies and options for increasing and sustaining fisheries and aquaculture production to benefit poorer households in India
Year: 2004
Subjects: Aquaculture management ; Aquaculture regulations ; Aquaculture systems ; Rural settlement ; Households India ; Asia
Publisher: New Delhi ; Penang, Malaysia, NCAP ; The WorldFish Center
Page: xxii, 142 p.

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium-term plan 2006 - 2008
Year: 2006
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Research programs ; MTP planning
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 68 p.

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium-term plan 2007 - 2009
Year: 2007
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Research programs ; MTP planning
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 88 p.

Publ Type: Bibliography
Author(s): Shriver, A.L. ; Yeo, B.H. ; Ting, K.O. ; Garcia, M. ; Ahmed, M.
Title: Annotated bibliography on the economic effects of global climate change on fisheries
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Bibliography ; Climatic changes
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 45 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Siar, S.V. ; Ahmed, M. ; Kanagaratnam, U. ; Muir, J.
Title: Governance and institutional changes in fisheries : issues and priorities for research
Year: 2006
Subjects: Policy ; Fishery policy Cambodia ; Bangladesh ; Philippines ; Malawi ; Mozambique
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 110 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Rab, M.A. ; Navy, H. ; Ahmed, M. ; Seng, K. ; Viner, K.
Title: Socioeconomics and values of resources in great Lake-Tonle Sap and Mekong-Bassac area : results from a sample survey in Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap and Kandal provinces, Cambodia
Year: 2006
Subjects: Socioeconomics aspects ; Fishery economics Cambodia
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 98 p.

Publ Type: Miscellaneous (include brochure)
Title: WorldFish Center in Malaysia
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 2 p.

Publ Type: Miscellaneous (include brochure)
Title: The Netherlands and WorldFish : partnership to safeguard environments and livelihoods
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture ; Partnerships Netherlands
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 1 folded sheet

Publ Type: Miscellaneous (include brochure)
Title: Japan and the WorldFish Center : partnership safeguards natural resources and promotes rural development
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture ; Partnerships Japan
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 7 p.

Publ Type: Miscellaneous (include brochure)
Title: The Asian development bank and WorldFish : net gains of partnership to improve livelihoods and bolster regional development, cooperation and trade
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture ; Partnerships
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: The WorldFish Center addressing global development needs : strategic research by WorldFish and the CGIAR
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture ; Partnerships ; CGIAR
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 7 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Africa's age of aquarium : the dawning of ornamental fish culture - a high value livelihood option for vulnerable communities
Year: 2005
Subjects: Ornamental fish Cameroon
Publisher: Penang, The WorldFish Center ; CSO
Page: 1 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Title: CBFM-2 International conference on community based approaches to fisheries management
Year: 2007
Subjects: Artisanal fishing ; Wetlands ; Inland fisheries ; Fishery management ; Women ; Aquaculture ; Reservoir fisheries ; Fishery regulations ; Legal aspects Bangladesh ; Sri Lanka ; Zambia ; Tanzania, Victoria L. ; Cambodia, Mekong R. ; India ; Philippines, Iloilo I. ; Philippines, Negros I., Negros Occidental ; Philippines, Visayan Is. ; Asia
Summary: The CBFM international conference held on 6th and 7th March 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh brought together policy makers, scientists and development practioners from all over the world to share experiences in co-mangement of complex wetland environments. This booklet includes abstracts of papers presented at the conference.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 38 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Author(s): Baran, E. ; Ratner, B.
Title: The Don Sahong dam and Mekong fisheries
Year: 2007
Subjects: Structures ; Fisheries ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Environmental impact Vietnam, Mekong River Delta, Mekong Delta
Summary: A science brief on the effects of the construction of Don Sahong dam on fisheries in the Mekong estuary.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Title: Nairobi declaration: conservation of aquatic biodiversity and use of genetically improved and alien species for aquaculture in Africa
Year: 2002
Subjects: Tilapia ; Resource conservation ; Biodiversity Africa
Summary: An Expert Consultation on Biosafety and Environmental Impact of Genetic Enhancement and Introduction of Improved Tilapia strains/ Alien species in Africa, was convened in Nairobi, Kenya from 20-23 February 2002 to discuss and develop guidelines that will foster the development of aquaculture while maintaining biodiversity. The meeting was attended by aquaculturists, geneticists and conservation specialists from Africa and from international organizations. Following four days of discussions the participants endorsed the Nairobi Declaration on Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity and use of Genetically Improved and Alien Species for Aquaculture in Africa.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Policy brief
Title: Rehabilitating livelihoods in tsunami-affected coastal communities in Asia
Year: 2005
Subjects: Tsunamis ; Disaster relief ; Disasters Asia
Summary: It is the second in a series of policy briefs being developed by CONSRN (Consortium to Restore Shattered Livelihoods in Tsunami-Devastated Nations) to assist in the rehabilitation efforts following the 26 December 2004 tsunami. The brief was developed under the auspices of CONSRN but does not imply endorsement by all agencies.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Thompson, P.M. ; Sultana, P. ; Firoz Khan, A.K.M.
Title: Aquaculture extention impacts in Bangladesh: a case study from Kapasia, Gazipur
Year: 2005
Subjects: Aquaculture Bangladesh
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Rebuilding boats may not equal rebuilding livelihoods
Year: 2005
Subjects: Disaster
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Annual report
Title: Annual report 2006
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: This brouchure captures the essence of the work and projects with key partners by WorldFish in 2006. A balance sheet is also provided for reference.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Title: Proceedings of the international workshop on the fisheries of the Zambezi Basin
Year: 2007
Subjects: Fisheries ; Fishery development ; Research ; Water management Zambia ; Zimbabwe ; Namibia ; Malawi ; Mozambique
Summary: This report from WorldFish is divided into two sections, with annexes. Section One contains the workshop report, including the workshop results and outputs. Section Two contains summary papers of the workshop presentations with a record of relevant points of discussion. The annexes contain additional information such as the participant list, detailed findings and speeches.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 82 p.

Publ Type: Briefs ; Policy brief
Title: Priority technologies and national strategies to develop and manage fisheries and aquaculture
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: Drawn from the outstanding work that developed the AsiaFish model, this policy brief offers four key recommendations to Asian policy makers for expanding and managing their national fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Briefs ; Policy brief
Title: Development strategies and options for fisheries and aquaculture in Asia
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Briefs ; Policy brief
Title: Supply and demand issues affecting fisheries and aquaculture in the Philippines
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: Africa's age of aquarium: farming ornamental fish in the rainforest of West Africa to improve livelihoods of the poor
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: The ornamental fish trade has great scope for development. At present it is dominated by a small number of middle-men with little focus on sustainability or careful management of fish. This ôLessons Learnedö document outlines how commercially sound and environmentally sustainable trade in non-timber forest products is a viable means of conserving rainforest ecosystems and sustaining traditional livelihoods.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Corporate
Title: Medium term plan 2008-2010
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Summary: This also represents a significant departure from the past in that it presents our science program from the point of view of two specific areas of work: expanding sustainable aquaculture and enhancing productive and resilient small-scale fisheries, both of which are central to delivering our mission.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 76 p.

Publ Type: Corporate
Title: Medium term plan 2008-2010 (Summary Edition)
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 8 p.

Publ Type: Corporate
Title: Corporate brochure : who we are, what we do, and why
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 8 p.

Publ Type: Corporate ; Brochure
Title: China and the WorldFish Center pooling resources [in Chinese]
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Briefs ; Flyer
Author(s): ReefBase Project. WorldFish Center
Title: Knowledgebase for lessons learned and best practices in the management of coral reefs
Year: 2008
Subjects:
Summary: The GEF Lessons Learned and Best Practices Toolkit (GEF LL Toolkit) provides information on how to design and implement coral reef management strategies. As our knowledge of the issues surrounding coral reef management and how best to approach them improves, revisions of this information can be anticipated.
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center
Page: 2 p.

Publ Type: Lesson learnt
Title: Lessons learned and best practices in the mangement of coral reefs
Year: 2008
Subjects:
Summary: This brief presents a review of lessons learned and best practices in the management of coral reefs based on the analysis of 30 projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) related to coral reefs and associated tropical marine ecosystems and 26 non-GEF funded projects.
Publisher: Penang,
Page: 8 p.

Publ Type: Poster
Title: Community-based fisheries management in post-tsunami Aceh, Indonesia: diagnosis, planning and options testing
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Poster
Title: Assessment of earthquake and tsunami impact on fisheries dependent coastal communities of western province, Solomon Islands
Year: 2007
Subjects:
Publisher: Penang, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Choo, Poh-Sze (ed.) ; Hall, S.J. (ed.) ; William, M.J. (ed.)
Title: Global Symposium on Gender and Fisheries : Seventh Asian Fisheries Forum, 1-2 December 2004, Penang, Malaysia
Year: 2006
Subjects: Socioeconomic aspects ; Women ; Labour ; Fishery management ; Fishery development ; Fishery economics ; Fishery regulations ; Fish culture Vietnam ; Bangladesh ; Thailand ; I, Pacific ; Vanuatu ; Philippines ; India ; Taiwan ; Cambodia ; Kiribati ; European Union ; Canada
Summary: The 18 papers contained in this volume represent a substantive contribution to the literature on the topic of gender and fisheries. Drawing on work undertaken around the globe, the results described here confirm and extend earlier work and show that contributions to the fisheries sector among different genders are highly differentiated but uniformly substantial. As with many other sectors, however, the size and nature of the contribution of women in particular, is inadequately recognized and there is rarely an equitable distribution to each gender of the benefits that derive from their inputs. Such problems are especially stark for the small-scale fisheries of developing countries where women often bear brunt of poverty that pervades the sector.
Publisher: Penang (Malaysia), WorldFish Center
Page: 180 pp

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium term plan 2001 - 2003
Year: 2000
Subjects: ICLARM ; Research programmes ; MTP planning
Summary: The International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) presents its Medium Term Plan (MTP) for 2001-2003 for the consideration by TAC and members of the CGIAR. The Plan has been developed in a period when there is growing public discontent over the limitations of global fish catches from natural environments and the provision of adequate nutrition for the burgeoning human population, especially in developing countries. The current plan reflects five influences:|1) Continuity and an annual update of earlier plans based on a consultative development process undertaken in 1996 and 1997 which prioritized the institute's activities for the forthcoming three to five year period. This sequence commenced with the period 1998- 2000.|2) The outcomes and research directions arising from ICLARM's recent strategic planning process.|3) The review and guidance provided by the second External Program and Management Review of ICLARM completed in early 1999.|4) The adoption for the first time of a centre-level logframe and the revision of the TAC activity categories.|5) An evolution of earlier activities based on emerging issues and new research opportunities in high priority areas.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: iii, 103 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Gupta, M.V. ; Acosta, B.O. (eds.)
Title: Fish genetics research in member countries and institutions of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of INGA.
Year: 2001
Subjects: Fishery resources ; Genetics ; INGA ; Information networks ; ICLARM ; SEAFDEC ; FAO Bangladesh ; China ; Cote d'Ivoire ; Egypt ; Fiji ; India ; Indonesia ; Malawi ; Malaysia ; Philippines ; Thailand ; Viet Nam ; Israel ; UK ; Netherlands
Summary: A conference proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA), this publication incorporates information drawn from aquaculture genetics research undertaken or in progress in member countries and associate member institutions of INGA. The papers in this publication examine progress in aquaculture genetics research in developing countries and identify areas for possible collaboration between institutions in developing and developed countries towards developing better breeds of fish that can contribute to increased production and food security while ensuring the conservation of aquatic biodiversity.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: viii, 179 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Williams, M.J. ; Nandeesha, V.P. ; Corral, V.P. ; Tech, E. ; Choo, P.S. (eds.)
Title: International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries.
Year: 2001
Subjects: Role of Women ; Fisheries ; Socioeconomics Indochina ; Mekong River ; Philippines ; Malaysia ; Taiwan ; India ; Bangladesh ; Asia
Summary: International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries presents a record of the 1998 symposium. The fisheries sector has unique problems related to women, which have to be addressed not only from a technical standpoint but also from a social one. The symposium is aimed at stimulating discussion and promoting well-planned research and development activities in this area.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: viii, 181 p.

Publ Type: Bibliography
Title: Tilapia: a selected bibliography. A list of documents available in the Ian R. Smith Memorial Library Documentation Center.
Year: 2001
Subjects: Tilapia ; Bibliographies ; ICLARM
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: 38 p.

Publ Type: Manual
Author(s): Gayanilo, F.C., Jr ; Silvestre, G. ; Valdez, F. ; Pauly, D.
Title: Fisheries Resource Information System and Tools (FIRST) : user manual.
Year: 2001
Subjects: FIRST(computer file) ; Data collections ; Manuals
Summary: The User Manual of the Fisheries Resource Information System and Tools (FiRST) version 2000 documents the database system that was developed under ADB-RETA 5766. As envisioned, the database system contains extant trawl surveys and generic socioeconomic data, as well as catch and effort statistics. Basic analytical routines such as models to approximate biomasses have also been developed and made an integral part of FiRST. Analytical modules from other software needed for data analyses have been made accessible via the database system. To facilitate the use of these external softwares, modules have been developed to allow the saving of data in the required format.|The database system currently contains data on about 21,000 hauls/stations provided by the eight participating countries together with published data from Singapore, Myanmar and Pakistan. Data access protocols were agreed during the Inception Phase of the project. Countries providing the trawl data grant permission for the release of data provided by that country. The FiRST software has been distributed to the eight DMCs and copies of the software can be requested from the Center.|Substantive retrospective analysis of FiRST extant trawl survey data in the Resource and Socioeconomic Analyses Component of the project provided a better understanding of the biological status of the coastal fishery resources. With the development of this database system, the Center anticipates that FiRST will be extremely useful in providing solid foundations for appropriate strategies and action plans at the national and regional levels.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: 126 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Abban, E.K. ; Casal, C.M.V. ; Falk, T.M. ; Pullin, R.S.V. (eds.)
Title: Biodiversity and sustainable use of fish in the coastal zone: proceedings of an international workshop
Year: 2000
Subjects: Population genetics ; Conservation ; Sustainability ; Fish culture ; Fisheries Africa
Summary: A compilation of paper presented in the workshop entitled Biodiversity and Sustainable Use of Fish in the Coastal Zone. The workshop was convened in May 1999 at WRI, to give the project team, invited expert and participants from Ghana and other sub-Saharan Africa countries an opportunity to discuss common interest in tilapia biodiversity and genetic resources conservation and sustainable use, and to consider further research and training needs.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM-The World Fish Center
Page: xii, 71 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Torell, M. ; Salamanca, A.M. (eds.)
Title: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in southeast Asia
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fishery management ; Marine resources ; Institutional resources ; Legal aspects ; Governments Southeast Asia
Summary: In developing countries, institutional weaknesses and constraints are pervasive in the fisheries and coastal resources management sector. Legal, policy and institutional frameworks are not crafted to suit the unique features of fisheries and other coastal resources and this has resulted in mismatches and overlaps. This volume highlights the important institutional demands and challenges in fisheries and coastal resources management through case studies in four countries in Southeast Asia û Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand. The main focus is on the fisheries sector, a major resource in the coastal zone. Since issues in this sector cannot be divorced from issues affecting the integrated management of coastal resources, both are addressed in the discussion. This volume provides an introduction to the institutional milieu of coastal and fishery resources management in Southeast Asia.
Source: WorldFish Center Tech. Rep. (60)
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Williams, M.J. ; Chao, N.H. ; Choo, P.S. ; Matics, K. ; Nandeesha, M.C. ; Shariff, M. ; Siason, I. ; Tech, E. ; Wong, J.M.C. (eds.)
Title: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Year: 2002
Subjects: Women ; Participation ; Sustainability ; Poverty ; Fisheries ; Development projects ; Fishery technology
Summary: All over the world, women contribute in multiple ways to the production, processing, marketing and management of fish and other living aquatic resources. The first ever Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries, held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 29 November 2001 generated the present collection of papers on women in fisheries. The reader of this volume will find in it a wealth of information, albeit in a very heterogeneous form, that the authors have had to draw from many different sources. Some are primary research studies whereas most are historical reviews from first hand experience of the authors or derived from other written materials, often contained in reports of fisheries development projects, newspapers and source materials well outside the fish sectors.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: xv, 209 p.

Publ Type: Book ; Corporate
Author(s): Schioler, E.
Title: A lasting catch
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fisheries ; WorldFish Center-Anniversaries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: ix, 147 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: ICLARM - The World Fish Center annual report 2001
Year: 2002
Subjects: ICLARM - The World Fish Center ; Annual reports
Summary: A report of the Center's activities during the year.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: 87 p.

Publ Type: Miscellaneous
Title: WorldFish Center-DFID 2003 Calendar
Year: 2002
Subjects: Publicity materials ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1672
Summary: This calendar illustrates some of the research in which WorldFish and Department for International Development (DFID) are engaged. The calendar has beautiful pictures of the people we helped, recipes included and facts about fisheries in developing countries.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: [26] p.

Publ Type: Book
Title: A call for action to the fish world: a guide to fish-related paragraphs of the plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development
Year: 2002
Subjects: Living resources ; Fisheries ; Sustainability ; Resource conservation
Summary: It contains tables and a selected verbatim set of the paragraphs and sub paragraphs of the recent Plan of Implementation of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 26 August-4 September 2002. The selected paragraphs and sub-paragarphs are those most relevant to the sustainable use, management and conservation of fish and other living aquatic resources.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 32 p.

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium-term plan 2003 - 2005
Year: 2003
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Research programs ; MTP planning
Summary: This rolling Medium Term Plan (MTP) for 2003-2005 presents WorldFish CenterÆs (WorldFish) programs and partnerships and describes how they are designed to provide the scientific basis for the multiple positive contributions of sustainable aquatic resources management to poverty eradication, food security and environmental rehabilitation. Building upon WorldFish CenterÆs recent achievements in aquatic resources research and development, the MTP has been developed against the backdrop of world events in 2001-2002; particularly the food emergencies in Africa, the plight of world capture fisheries, global impacts of economic stagnation and anxiety about national and regional security.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: iv, 129 p.

Publ Type: Book ; Corporate
Title: Strategy for Africa and west Asia: 2002-2006
Year: 2003
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Fishery development ; Aquaculture ; Food availability Africa ; Middle East
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 63 p.

Publ Type: Bibliography
Title: A selected bibliography on tilapia (Pisces: Cichlidae): a list of documents available in the WorldFish Center Library
Year: 2003
Subjects: Tilapia ; Bibliographies ; WorldFish Center
Summary: Research by the WorldFish Center and its partners on tilapia began in the late 1970s and focused on key issues that affect their production and conservation. WorldFish Center library as part of its effort to serve the information needs of the Center staff, partners and other external users worldwide, has been acquiring documentation on the subject. Such documentation ranges from published/unpublished documents, theses, journal articles, to reports and conference papers. This bibliography covers all publications available in the WorldFish library on tilapia and is a revision of Tilapia: A Selected Bibliography published by the Center in 2001. This volume covers a total of 1977 references.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: v, 203 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Zhang, L.X ; Liu, J. ; Li, S.F. ; Yang, N.S. ; Gardiner, P.R.
Title: Agricultural development and the opportunities for aquatic resources research in China
Year: 2003
Subjects: Agricultural development ; Aquaculture development ; Living resources ; Research ; WorldFish Center ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1668 China
Summary: China is a large and rapidly developing country. Fisheries and aquaculture have been prominent sectors in the contribution to GDP and the provision of food security, export revenue, and livelihoods for the poor. The rapid development has come at some cost to the environment and the sustainability of natural resources. Levels of marine fisheries catches are stagnant. Some of the rivers and major lakes are polluted and the restoration of the productivity of these lakes is of key concern. These Proceedings, made up of four papers that leading Chinese experts presented to WorldFish Center in 2002, review four aspects of these trends: agricultural development, environmental issues and the contribution of aquaculture and fisheries to development in China.
Source: WorldFish Center Conf. Proc. (65): 58 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 40 p.

Publ Type: Bibliography
Title: Dr. John Leslie Munro: list of publications and reports
Year: 2003
Subjects: Munro, John Leslie, 1938- --Bibliography
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 19 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Gardiner, P. ; Hagmann, J. ; Hahne, G.
Title: Planning in muddy waters - orientation for strategic planning in CGIAR centers
Year: 2003
Subjects: Planning ; Research ; Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Centers
Summary: This report is grounded on the outcomes of a Research Priority Setting Workshop held in Penang, Malaysia, during May 2002. More than a dozen research planners from the CGIAR Centers participated. There was a conscious effort to allow research managers of the CGIAR system discuss issues relating to the science program, and not just the administrative and logistical functions of the Centers. The outcomes of the workshop provided important building blocks to guide the process of strategic priority setting at the Centers in the future. The report includes a "check list" approach to assist Centers and others implement strategic planning processes. Four major elements or "cornerstones" for managing a successful strategic planning process are elaborated (i.e., process design and management; understanding the external environment; stakeholder involvement; and updating and adapting to changes). The findings of the workshop are germane not just to the Centers themselves but to many of the component elements of the CGIAR.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: vii, 30 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Torell, M. ; Salamanca, A.M. ; Ratner, B.D. (eds.)
Title: Wetlands management in Vietnam: issues and perspectives
Year: 2003
Subjects: Wetlands ; Resource management ; Resource conservation ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1692 Viet Nam ; Mekong Delta
Source: WorldFish Center Tech. Rep. ( 61)
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: xiii, 89 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: WorldFish Center annual report 2002
Year: 2003
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Annual reports
Summary: A report of the Center's activities during the year. The 2002 annual report contains an overview of the Center's 25 years of scientific achievements.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Dhaka declaration on ecological risk assessment of genetically improved fish
Year: 2003
Subjects: Selective breeding ; Biodiversity
Summary: Fifty-four participants from 20 countries representing national/research institutions in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, non-govermental organizations and regional/international organizations held an Expert Consultation on Ecological Risk Assessment of Genetically Improved Fish during 4-6 August 2003 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, under the auspices of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture. The participants discussed the benefits and potential risks of improved fish strains, initiated development of guidelines for the environmentally safe dissemination of improved fish strains and a framework for risk assessment. Based on the deliberations at the meeting, the participants formulated the Dhaka declaration.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 18 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Angeles declaration: public-private partnerships for dissemination of research outputs to end-users
Year: 2003
Subjects: Tilapia ; Genetics ; Partnerships ; Diffusion of research Philippines
Summary: The Workshop on Public-Private Partnerships for the Delivery of Tilapia Genetic Research Outputs to Philippine End-users was held in Angeles City, Philippines during 25-27 June 2003 to review and improve the protocol of public- private partnerships in disseminating tilapia genetic research outputs to end-users and formulate recommendations with implications on policy. Thirty-seven participants representing various stakeholder groups participated in the workshop. The participants discussed and evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of various distribution and dissemination systems; and identified and analyzed issues, problems and constraints for delivery and uptake of genetics-based technologies and their outputs that need to be addressed by relevant agencies/institutions. Based on the deliberations, the participants of the Workshop adopted the Angeles declaration.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, Tilapia Science Center; WorldFish Center
Page: 11 p.

Publ Type: Policy brief
Author(s): Viswanathan, K.K. ; Nielsen, J.R. ; Degnbol, P. ; Ahmed, M. ; Hara, M. ; Nik Mustapha, R.A.
Title: Fisheries co-management policy brief: findings from a worldwide study
Year: 2003
Subjects: Fishery management ; Community involvement ; Fishery resources ; Developing countries ; WorldFish Contrib. No. 1696
Summary: Fisheries in developing countries are under intense pressure from increasing human populations, overexploitation of resources and conflicts over access to degraded resources. Who should take the responsibility for managing fisheries? A new governance approach is needed to address the problems facing fishing communities. One promising approach involves an arrangement where management responsibility is shared between the goverment, fishing communities and other stakeholders. This co-management approach will address the problems facing fishing communities which include the following: 1) the risk of exclusion from resources and markets due to globalization, 2) the intense competition for the use of the freshwater and coastal environment leading to reduced resource productivity, 3) the need to reverse the overexploitation and establishment of sustainable management of the living aquatic resources on which the fishing communities rely, and 4) reconciling the immediate needs of the fishing communities with international agreements focussing on the aquatic ecosystem. Studies of various co-management implementation cases have revealed the potentials and benefits of co-management. Potentials for reducing conflicts, enhancing cooperation between communities and goverment and recognising conservation needs have been documented. Scale issues, approaches for reconciling local and global needs and identifying knowledge base for co-management and ways for effective empowerment of local communities for setting management objectives are areas that require further attention.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 26 p.

Publ Type: Manual
Title: GIFT technology manual: an aid to tilapia selective breeding
Year: 2004
Subjects: Tilapia ; Fish culture ; Selective breeding ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1715
Summary: This manual is intended as an aid in the transfer of the selective breeding technology developed by the WorldFish Center and its partners. It was based upon experience and material accumulated during the æGenetic Improvement of Farmed TilapiaÆ (GIFT) project (1988 to 1997). In its development particular attention was paid to the description of key husbandry operations in a sequential manner, using illustrations and photographs. There will be, however, instances in which some adjustment of the GIFT technology to local conditions is required.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: v, 46 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Gardiner, P.R. ; Viswanathan, K.K.
Title: Ecolabelling and fisheries management
Year: 2004
Subjects: Fishery management ; Eco-labelling ; Certification ; Fishery regulations ; Sustainability ; Developing countries
Summary: National and intergovernmental regulation of fisheries has not prevented many failures of fisheries management around the world. New approaches to improving the environmental sustainability of fisheries have included the certification of fisheries harvested by sustainable means, and the ecolabelling of fish and seafood products from certified fisheries. The intention is to use the power of markets as an incentive to induce more sustainable fisheries. To date, only a relatively small number of fisheries have been certified, and these have been predominantly in developed countries. Critiques from developing countries of ecolabelling, as currently formulated, focus on five general areas: (1) legitimacy and credibility; (2) a mismatch between certification requirements and the reality of tropical small-scale fisheries; (3) potential distortions to existing practices and livelihoods; (4) equity and feasibility; and (5) perceived barriers to trade. This paper reviews these developing country concerns on the basis of already certified fisheries, and on experiences from forestry, aquaculture and the aquarium industry, and also examines precedents and trends in international environmental and trade issues. It suggests that ecolabelling as currently practiced is unlikely to be widely adopted in Asian countries. Certification may have sporadic success in some eco-conscious, or niche, markets but it is unlikely to stimulate global improvement of fisheries management.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 44 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Torell, M. ; Salamanca, A.M. ; Ratner, B.D. (eds.)
Title: Wetlands management in Cambodia: socioeconomic, ecological, and policy perspectives
Year: 2004
Subjects: Wetlands ; Resource management ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Policies ; Environment management Cambodia
Summary: The papers in this volume were initially prepared for a workshop organized in April 2001 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, under the auspices of the project, " Legal and institutional framework and economic valuation of resources and environment in the Mekong River Region- a wetlands approach." The first three papers provide an essential survey of the importance of wetlands, trends affecting their health and propductivity, and priority actions in response. The next three papers focus on the social, institutional, and legal challenges of wetlands management in the country. The final three papers address the problems of assessing and enhancing the value of wetlands.
Source: WorldFish Center Tech. Rep. (64): 45 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: x, 45 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Silvestre, G. ; Garces, L. ; Stobutzki, I. ; Ahmed, M. ; Valmonte-Santos, R.A. ; Luna, C. ; Lachica-Alino, L. ; Munro, P. ; Christensen, V. ; Pauly, D. (eds.)
Title: Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries
Year: 2003
Subjects: Fishery management ; Fishery resources ; Coasts ; Demersal fisheries ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Marine fisheries ; Economic analysis ; Ecosystems ; Trophic relationships Southeast Asia ; South China Sea ; Malaysia ; Bangladesh ; Thailand Gulf ; Bengal Bay ; India ; Indonesia ; Philippines ; Sri Lanka ; Viet Nam
Summary: In Asia, the fisheries sector is important in terms of food security, livelihoods and foreign exchange earnings. However, as in many parts of the world, there are signs that capture fisheries are fully exploited or overfished. Management of fisheries in the region is often hampered by lack of information on the status of fisheries in terms of biological, social, economic, policy and governance aspects. This regional project documents an alarming decline on coastal fishery resources, based on historic research surveys in South and Southeast Asia. Socio-economic analyses and policy reviews highlight the importance of the fisheries sector but also the challenges facing it. Potential interventions to improve fisheries management in the countries are outlined and defined with environmental, socioeconomic and institutional objectives.
Source: WorldFish Center Conf. Proc. (67)
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: xiv, 1096 p.|xii, 20 p. + 1 CD-ROM

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Ahmed, M. ; Chong, C.K. ; Cesar, H. (eds.)
Title: Economic valuation and policy priorities for sustainable management of coral reefs
Year: 2004
Subjects: Coral reefs ; Marine resources ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Economic analysis ; Recreation ; Resource conservation ; Resource management Thailand ; Viet Nam ; Malaysia ; Indonesia ; Jamaica ; Indian Ocean ; Zanzibar ; Kenya ; China, People's Rep. ; Pacific I.
Summary: This publication is an outcome of the ôInternational Consultative Workshop for Economic Valuation and Policy Priorities for Sustainable Management of Coral Reefsö held at the WorldFish Center's Headquarters in Penang, Malaysia, 8-10 December 2001.The overall goal of the workshop was to identify future directions for economic and policy research relevant to the sustainable management of coral reefs. The workshop was the final activity of the Valuation and Policy Analysis for Sustainable Management of Coral Reefs project. It was sponsored by the Center's donors and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), with additional support from the International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN). The workshop also received support for selected participants from Southeast Asia from the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) and the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). A total of 48 participants from 15 countries located in Southeast and East Asia, the Caribbean, East Africa and the South Pacific Regional Seas contributed to the workshop.
Source: WorldFIsh Center Conf. Proc. (70): 222 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Technical report
Title: What can be done to restore Pacific turtle populations?: The Bellagio blueprint for action on Pacific sea turtles
Year: 2004
Subjects: Turtle fisheries ; Nature conservation ; Resource management ; Nesting ; Staff Contrib. No. 1726 Pacific Ocean
Summary: The Bellagio Blueprint for Action on Pacific Sea Turtles is an outcome of the Bellagio Conference on the Conversation and Sustainable Management of Sea Turtles organized jointly by the WorldFish Center and U.S. NOAA Fisheries. During 17-21 November, 2003, a multi-disciplinary group of 25 experts met in Bellagio, Italy to draft an Action Plan on Pacific Sea Turtles. The group recognized the serious state of sea turtle populations in the Pacific and the escalating nature of human threats to the turtles. However, after examining cases of successful sea turtle conservation programs from around the world and reviewing a broad suite of promising policy and management actions in the Pacific, they concluded that actions to save the threatened and endangered species were possible. The Blueprint urges protecting all nesting beaches, reducing turtle take in at-sea and coastal fisheries, stimulating Pan-Pacific policy actions and encouraging the sustainability of the traditional use of sea turtles. In addition to this description of the Blueprint, the experts are developing a full policy brief and other products for wide dissemination.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: iv, 16 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Gupta, M.V. ; Bartley, D.M. ; Acosta, B.O. (eds.)
Title: Use of genetically improved and alien species for aquaculture and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa
Year: 2004
Subjects: Aquaculture ; Tilapia ; Selective breeding ; Brood stocks ; Biodiversity ; Quarantine regulations ; Introduced species ; Resource conservation Africa
Summary: Aquaculture species are being domesticated and improved through genetic enhancement. Despite the benefits of improved fish in terms of increased production, there are risks associated with conservation of biodiversity when the introduced strains/species escape in natural waters. This is especially important in Africa which is one of the worldÆs repository of diverse freshwater fish fauna and home to native tilapias. This proceedings is a useful tool in bringing awareness among African institutions, agencies, planners of the issues involved in improving production through introductions of improved strains/alien species while sustaining the biodiversity.
Source: WorldFish Center Conf. Proc. (68): 107 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: The WorldFish Center: publications and selected abstracts. 2003
Year: 2004
Subjects: Catalogues
Summary: This volume contains a compilation of papers contributed by the WorldFish Center scientists in 2003. It is reflection of the results of the resrach carried out through the center collaboration with our partners and with the assistance of the international donor community. These papers range from presentations at international symposia, workshops and seminars, to technical reports and peer reviewed journal articles. Abstracts are provided for a selection of the papers presented. This document has also been printed in Spanish.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 40 p.

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Abban, E.K. ; Casal, C.M.V. ; Dugan, P. ; Falk, T.M. (eds.)
Title: Biodiversity, management and utilization of West African fishes
Year: 2004
Subjects: Biodiversity ; Nature conservation ; Fishery management ; Fishery resources ; Fish ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1718 Africa, west
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Ratner, B. ; Ha, D.T. ; Kosal, M. ; Nissapa, A ; Chanphengxay, S.
Title: Undervalued and overlooked: sustaining rural livelihoods through better governance of wetlands
Year: 2004
Subjects: Wetlands ; Resource management ; Rural development ; Community development ; Sustainability ; Socioeconomic development ; Economic growth ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1741 Mekong River
Source: WorldFish Center Stud. Rev. 28: 23 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Penman, D.J. ; Gupta, M.V. ; Dey, M.M. (eds)
Title: Carp genetic resources for aquaculture in Asia
Year: 2005
Subjects: Carp ; Fish culture ; Aquaculture ; Genetic resources ; Fishery resources Asia
Summary: There are over 1 300 species of cyprinids in Asia, which form an important part of the worldÆs aquatic biodiversity. Aquaculture and capture fisheries involving cyprinids are a vital part of the livelihoods of many millions of people in this region. The production of carps from aquaculture in Asia constitutes over half of world finfish aquaculture production. Further growth in human populations will increase the demand for carps as food, but may also threaten wild populations. This publication focuses on carp genetic resources for aquaculture in major carp producing countries of Asia viz., Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, describing the species of importance, our current knowledge of the genetics of these species and genetic improvement of these species for aquaculture.
Source: WorldFish Center Tech. Rep. (65): 152 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 152 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Banda, M ; Jamu, D. ; Njaya, F. ; Makuliwa, M. ; Maluwa, A. (eds.)
Title: The Chambo restoration strategic plan
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; Fish culture ; Fishery management ; Resource conservation ; Resource management ; Oreochromis karongae ; Oreochromis squamipinnis ; Oreochromis lidole ; Malawi
Summary: The Chambo (Oreochromis karongae, O. squamipinnis and O. lidole) fisheries are essential to the food security of the majority of Malawians and a lifeline for rural and urban economies. The chambo fisheries, however, have collapsed and urgent restoration is required. Successful restoration of the important chambo fisheries demands a careful analysis of the problem and formulation of a strategic plan to implement relevant activities that will result in effective interventions in the fisheries. These proceedings give information on the process of developing a strategic plan for the restoration of the chambo fisheries. The papers contained in these proceedings cover topics ranging from governance, policy, biology, ecology and socio-economics and, therefore, inform the reader of the scope of knowledge on the chambo, the socio-economic and livelihoods context within which the people exploiting the resource operate, and past constraints to the management of the chambo fisheries. The proceedings also contain recommendations on how to overcome the problems and a strategic plan for the restoration of the fisheries. It is hoped that the proceedings will emphasize to researchers in the natural and social sciences and development practitioners that a multidisciplinary approach is needed that puts the people utilizing the resource at the center of all activities involved if the chambo fisheries are to be successfully restored
Source: WorldFish Center Conf. Proc. (71): 112 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium-term plan 2005 - 2007
Year: 2005
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Research programs ; MTP planning
Summary: This Medium Term Plan (MTP) describes the World Fish CenterÆs programs and partnerships and explains how they will help to reduce poverty, increase food and nutritional security, and improve the environment. Building upon the WorldFish CenterÆs recent achievements in aquatic resources research and development, the MTP has been developed against the backdrop of world events in 2003-2004, particularly the recent interim reports of the Millennium Task Forces, the most recent Human Development Report, the World Bank fisheries approach paper, and the ongoing trends of overexploitation, reduced production and increased demand for fish and other aquatic resources. This plan highlights the significant achievements of the Center in a number of key areas.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 69 p.

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium term plan 2002 - 2004
Year: 2001
Subjects: ICLARM ; Research programmes ; MTP planning
Summary: The International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) presents its Medium Term Plan (MTP) for 2002-2004 for the consideration by TAC and members of the CGIAR. The Plan has been developed in a period when there is growing public discontent over the limitations of global fish catches from natural environments and the provision of adequate nutrition for the burgeoning human population, especially in developing countries. The current plan is in large part an annual update of earlier plans. New directions have been developed in accordance with ICLARMÆs Strategic Plan 2000-2020.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM
Page: iv, 102 p.

Publ Type: Medium term plans ; Corporate
Title: Medium-term plan 2004 - 2006
Year: 2004
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Research programs ; MTP planning
Summary: This Medium Term Plan 2004-2006 presents the World Fish CenterÆs programs and partnerships and describes how they are designed to provide the scientific basis for multiple positive contributions that living aquatic resources (fish for short) can make to poverty eradication, food and nutritional security, and sound management of the environment. Building upon the WorldFish CenterÆs recent achievements in aquatic resources research and development, the MTP has been developed against the backdrop of world events in 2002-2003, particularly the World Summit on Sustainable Development, the review of the Millennium Development Goals in the recent Human Development report, and the ongoing trends of overexploitation, reduced production and increased demand for fish and other aquatic resources. An important achievement in 2002, which will be further developed over the next 9 years is the Fish for All initiative, launched during a global summit at the Center in November 2002.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 102 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: WorldFish Center annual report 2003
Year: 2004
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Annual reports
Summary: A report that present some of the highlights of the 26th year for the WorldFish Center.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 56 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Williams, M.J.
Title: Women in fisheries: pointers for development
Year: 2002
Subjects: Women ; Fisheries ; Participation ; Sustainability ; Poverty ; Development projects ; Fishery technology
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries: Sixth Asian Fisheries Forum, 29 November 2001, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: 9 p.

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Torell, M. ; Salamanca, A.M.
Title: Navigating the institutional landscape: introduction and overview
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fishery management ; Resource management ; Governments ; Development agencies Indonesia ; Philippines ; Cambodia ; Thailand
Source: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Southeast Asia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: p. 1-15

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Vicheth, P. ; Carson, T. ; Narin, N. ; Chhay, S. ; Srun, L.S. ; Dara, C. ; Siphan, O. ; Monyneath, V. ; Kosal, M. ; O' Callaghan, B. ; Torell, M.
Title: Institutional and policy issues in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Cambodia
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fishery management ; Governments ; Fishery policies ; Resource conservation ; Resource management Cambodia
Source: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Southeast Asia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: p. 16-56

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Torell, M. ; Salamanca, A.M. (eds.)
Title: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in southeast Asia
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fishery policies ; Resource management ; Development agencies ; Resource conservation ; Economic development ; Governments ; Fishery management Cambodia ; Indonesia ; Thailand ; Philippines
Source: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Southeast Asia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 212 p.

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Purwaka, T.H. ; Sunoto
Title: Coastal resources management in Indonesia: legal and institutional aspects
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fishery management ; Natural resources ; Fishery policies ; Resource conservation ; Governments ; Resource management Indonesia
Source: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Southeast Asia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: p. 60-90

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): La Vina, A.G.M.
Title: Community-based approaches to marine and coastal resources management in the Philippines: a policy perspective
Year: 2002
Subjects: Community involvement ; Resource management ; Resource conservation ; Natural resources ; Governments Philippines
Source: Institutional issues and perspectives in the management of fisheries and coastal resources in Southeast Asia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: p. 91-142

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Nandeesha, M.C. ; Tech, E.
Title: Women in fisheries activities of the Asian Fisheries Society - have they been able to make an impact?
Year: 2002
Subjects: Asia ; Fisheries ; Role of women ; Gender
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 7-12

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Siason, I. ; Tech, E. ; Matics, K.I. ; Choo, P.S. ; Shariff, M. ; Heruwati, E.S. ; Susilowati, T. ; Miki, N. ; Shelly, A.B. ; Rajabharshi, K.G. ; Ranjit, R. ; Siriwardena, P.P.G.N. ; Nandeesha, M.C. ; Sunderarajan, M.
Title: Women in fisheries in Asia
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fish industry ; Fishery development ; Asia
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 21-47

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Chao, N.H. ; Chang, C.F. ; Chang, E.Y.
Title: Responding to globalization trends in fisheries: assets of professional Taiwanese women
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries ; Professional services Taiwan
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 65-75

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Shelly, A.B. ; Costa, M.D.
Title: Women in aquaculture: initiatives of Caritas Bangladesh
Year: 2002
Subjects: Bangladesh ; Role of women ; Fisheries ; Aquaculture Bangladesh
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 77-87

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Sultana, P. ; Thompson, P.M. ; Ahmed, M.
Title: Women-led fisheries management - a case study from Bangladesh
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries Bangladesh
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 89-96

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Asong, R.H. ; Mabunay, Ma. L. ; Aure, D. ; Seraspe, E. ; Braganza, R. ; Corda, D.E.
Title: Alternative livelihoods in a coastal village
Year: 2002
Subjects: Women ; Gender ; Economic situation Philippines
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 97-111

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Banez-Sumagaysay, M.
Title: Working wives in Philippine coastal fisheries
Year: 2002
Subjects: Work study ; Gender ; Women ; Fisheries Philippines
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 113-123

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Lambeth, L. ; Hanchard, B. ; Aslin, H. ; Fay-Sauni, L. ; Tuara, P. ; Rochers, K.D. ; Vunisea, A.
Title: An overview of the involvement of women in fisheries activities in Oceania
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries Oceania
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 127-142

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Williams, S.B.
Title: Making each and every African fisher count: women do fish
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries Africa, east ; Africa, west
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 145-154

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Medard, M. ; Sobo, F. ; Ngatunga, T. ; Chirwa, S.
Title: Women and gender participation in the fisheries sector in Lake Victoria
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries ; GENDER Lake Victoria
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 155-168

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Browne, P.B.
Title: Women do fish: a case study on gender and the fishing industry in Sierra Leone
Year: 2002
Subjects: Gender ; Role of women ; Fish industry Sierra Leone
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 169-172

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Pereira, G.
Title: Women in fisheries in Latin America
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fisheries Latin America
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 175-180

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Howell, L.A.
Title: Perspectives on women in fisheries in north America
Year: 2002
Subjects: Role of women ; Fisheries North America
Source: Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM - The World Fish Center
Page: p. 183-188

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Silvestre, G. ; Garces, L.R. ; Stobutzki, I. ; Ahmed, M. ; Valmonte-Santos, R.A. ; Luna, C.Z. ; Zhou, W.
Title: South and south-east Asian coastal fisheries: their status and directions for improved management: conference synopsis and recommendations
Year: 2003
Subjects: Fishery management ; Coastal fisheries Southeast Asia ; Bangladesh ; India ; Sri Lanka
Summary: As a step to address the problems of coastal fisheries in Asia, the WorldFish Center joined forces with fisheries agencies from eight developing Asian countries (Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam) and the Asian Development Bank, to implement a project entitled ôSustainable Management of Coastal Fish Stocks in Asiaö (also known as the ôTrawlBaseö project). The project was implemented between 1998 and 2001. The main achievements of this partnership were: (a) Development of a database called ôFisheries Resource Information System and Toolsö (FiRST), which contains trawl research survey data and socioeconomic information for selected fisheries, and facilitates its analysis; (b) Evaluation of the extent of resource decline and over-fishing, both biological and economic, in the region; (c) Identification of the measures needed to manage coastal fisheries in the participating countries, resulting in draft strategies and action plans; and (d) Strengthening of national capacity in coastal fisheries assessment, planning and management. The analyses show an alarming decline in coastal fishery resources throughout the region, with biomasses down to 5 - 30% of levels prior to the expansion of fishing. The relative abundance of the larger, more valuable fish has decreased sharply and that there has been a proportionate increase in smaller, less valuable species. The socioeconomic characteristics of the coastal fisheries, including fleet dynamics and cost efficiency has also been documented. These results provide a clear picture of the extent of stock rehabilitation and management required to restore maximum economic value to the fisheries of the region. The project has contributed to increasing awareness of key issues and opportunities in coastal fisheries management at the national and regional levels and illustrated the benefits of collaborative efforts in addressing issues of regional concern. It has also highlighted the need and urgency for concerted action at various levels of the institutional hierarchy to successfully resolve fisheries issues. There is a need to foster regional/national collaboration and cooperation among scientists and institutions involved in assessment and management of coastal fisheries. These gains provide the base (and momentum!) for the effective follow-up actions by the countries and international agencies to sustain the benefits derived from coastal fisheries by developing Asian countries. The directions for follow-up action towards improving the management of coastal fisheries resources presented in this paper were based on the results of a multisec-toral consultation conducted in the region. The main goal of fisheries management suggested is the sustainable utilization of coastal fishery resources in South and Southeast Asia, defined with environmental, socioeconomic and institutional objectives. Eight interventions to achieve these objectives are presented. These are grouped into interventions for implementation by the national fisheries institutions in the respective countries and regional support activities. We also urge that the countries must commit to continuous, long-term capacity building and institu-tional strengthening.
Source: Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries. WorldFish Center conference proceedings; 67
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center and Asian Development Bank
Page: 40 p.

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Silvestre, G. ; Garces, L.R.
Title: An overview of the Fisheries Resource Information System and Tools (FiRST) version 2001: a database management system for storing and analyzing trawl survey data
Year: 2003
Subjects: FiRST (computer programme) ; Resource surveys ; Fishery management Southeast Asia ; Bangladesh ; India ; Sri Lanka
Summary: Demersal trawl surveys have been used for assessments of fisheries potential and monitoring the status of fish stocks in many countries in South and Southeast Asia. This paper presents the development of a database system, the ôFisheries Resource Information System and Toolsö (FiRST), from a regional collaborative effort between eight countries and the WorldFish Center. The effort has collated about 21 000 hauls/stations from research trawl surveys across the South and Southeast Asian region. FiRST (ver. 2001) was designed as a data management system (to organize, store, retrieve and exchange) for extant trawl surveys. In addition, the database system includes an analytical routine to approximate biomasses and generic socioeco-nomic data, as well as catch and effort statistics for coastal fisheries. Analytical modules from other software needed for data analyses have also been made accessible via the database system. This paper also presents some examples of the utility of retrospective analysis of trawl survey data in establishing resource baselines and improving understanding of the biology and exploitation status of coastal fishery resources. The database system is now an important regional repository of information for management of coastal fish stocks in developing Asian countries. FiRST is envisioned to provide solid foundations for the formulation of appropriate fisheries management strategies and action plans at the national and regional level.
Source: Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries. WorldFish Center conference proceedings; 67
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center and Asian Development Bank
Page: 10 p.

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Christensen, V. ; Garces, L.R ; Silvestre, G. ; Pauly, D.
Title: Fisheries impact on the South China Sea large marine ecosystem: a preliminary analysis using spatially-explicit methodology
Year: 2003
Subjects: Marine environment ; Food webs ; ECOPATH (computer programme) South China Sea
Summary: A multiple regression model is derived, based on biomass estimates in 16 massbalance food web (Ecopath) models, which explains 68 % of the variation in the data at hand, and shows that the abundance of fish with trophic levels of 3.0 or more in the South China Sea area had declined, by 2000, to less than half its value in 1960. This is worrisome, as this generalizes to the entire region declining trends observed in local areas within the South China Sea. Moreover this estimate is almost surely too conservative, given the method we used. This declining trend is compatible however with the fishing ædown marine food websÆ, reported from well studied parts of the South China Sea, notably the Gulf of Thailand, where the mean trophic levels of landings have declined, indicating gradual replacement in the underlying ecosystems of large, long lived, high-trophic level fishes by small, short-lived, low trophic level species often described as ætrashfishÆ. The only exception to these trends is Brunei, whose offshore oilrigs have led to regulations precluding trawling across much of the shelf, thus in effect creating a marine reserve. We conclude by pointing out that marine reserves are indeed one approach that will have to be used if the present declining trends are to be reversed, along with a rollback of excessive fishing effort.
Source: Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries. WorldFish Center conference proceedings; 67
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center and Asian Development Bank
Page: 12 p.

Publ Type: Book chapter
Author(s): Barut, N.C. ; Santos, M.D. ; Mijares, L.L. ; Subade, R. ; Armada, N.B. ; Garces, L.R.
Title: Philippine coastal fisheries situation
Year: 2003
Subjects: Coastal fisheries ; Fishery management ; Socioeconomic aspects Philippines
Summary: The fisheries sector in the Philippines provides a significant contribution to the na-tional economy in terms of income, foreign exchange and employment. In 2000, total fish production was estimated at 2.94 million t, 84% of which was derived from marine capture fisheries. The export of fish and related fishery products amounted to about US$400 million in the same year. Between 1984 and 1997, the fisheries sector contributed between 3.8% to 5.0% of the national GDP and 18.4% to 20.6% of the agricultural GDP in the same period. The fisheries sector also provided employment to about 1 million people in 1997. This paper reviews the Philippine coastal fisheries situation in terms of the status of the marine/coastal environment, resource potential, socioeconomic aspects of the fisheries and management measures to sustain the fishery. It also presents the prob-lems, opportunities and recommendations for sustainable exploitation of coastal fish stocks based on a multi-sectoral workshop under the ôSustainable Management of Coastal Fish Stocks in Asiaö Project in September 2000. We highlighted the following areas that should be addressed in attaining improved fisheries management in the context of the Philippines: (1) maintaining integrity of coastal stocks and habitats; (2) maintaining the integrity of shared stocks; (3) maximizing economic benefits from utilization of resources; (4) promotion of equity in sharing benefits from the utilization of the resources; (5) minimizing conflicts among resource users; and (6) minimizing poverty among small scale fishers.
Source: Assessment, management and future directions for coastal fisheries in Asian countries. WorldFish Center conference proceedings; 67
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center and Asian Development Bank
Page: 30 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Baran, E.
Title: Cambodian inland fisheries: fact, figures and context
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; Inland fisheries ; Fishery resources ; Freshwater fishes ; Fishery products Cambodia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center and Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Page: 49 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Fish: an issue for everyone - a concept paper for Fish for All
Year: 2002
Subjects: Fish ; Poverty ; Biodiversity ; Water ; Climate ; Ecosystems ; Sustainability ; Trade
Summary: Fish for All is a global initiative that will create an informed inclusive public dialogue, shape a vision of the future of aquatic life, and contribute to food security and improved livelihoods for the poor in developing countries.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 10 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: Pacific: improving livelihoods for coastal communities in the Pacific
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; Aquaculture ; Clam culture ; Oyster culture ; Sea cucumbers ; Coral reefs ; Research programmes ; Publicity material Pacific I.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 4 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: The WorldFish Center: publications and selected abstracts. 2004
Year: 2005
Subjects: Catalogues
Summary: This volume contains a list of papers published by WorldFish Center scientists in 2004 together with their abstracts. It is a reflection of the results of the research carried out through the Center in collaboration with our partners and with the assisstance of the international donor community. The list includes peer-reviewed and non peer-reviewed journal articles and is sorted alphabetically by the surname of the primary author. An index by primary author is included which identifies the page number of the listing and the abstract.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 47 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Sverdrup-Jensen, S. ; Degnbol, P. ; Ahmed, M.
Title: Guide to fisheries policy research in Cambodia : the institutional and legal context
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fishery policy ; Fishery management ; Legal aspects Cambodia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 44 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Ponzoni, R.W. ; Acosta, B.O. ; Ponniah, A.G. (ed.)
Title: Development of aquatic animal genetic improvement and dissemination programs : current status and action plans
Year: 2006
Subjects: Aquatic animals ; Breeding ; Genetics ; Fish
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: vi, 114 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Ahmed, M. ; Wagiman, S. ; Lbrahim, K. ; Ho, S.C. ; Liew, H.C. ; Yeo, B.H. ; Lau, M.M. ; Basiron, M.N. ; Sharma, D.S.K. (ed.)
Title: Charting multidisciplinary research and action priorities towards the conservation and sustainable management of sea turbles in the Pacific ocean : a focus on Malaysia
Year: 2006
Subjects: Conservation ; Turtle culture Malaysia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 106 p.

Publ Type: Conference proceedings
Author(s): Acosta, B.O. ; Sevilleja, R.C. ; Gupta, M.V. (ed.)
Title: Public and private partnerships in aquaculture : a case study on tilapia research and development
Year: 2006
Subjects: Genetics ; Public-private cooperation ; Research ; Oreochromis niloticus ; Philippines
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 72 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Karim, M. ; Ahmed, M. ; Talukder, R.K. ; Taslim, M.A. ; Rahman, H.Z.
Title: Policy working paper : dynamic agribusiness-focused aquaculture for poverty reduction and economic growth in Bangladesh
Year: 2006
Subjects: Aquaculture development Bangladesh
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 44 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Viner, K. ; Ahmed, M. ; Bj°rndal, T. ; Lorenzen, K.
Title: Development of fisheries co-management in Cambodia : a case study and its implications
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fishery management Cambodia
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 39 p.

Publ Type: Briefs
Title: The threat to fisheries and aquaculture from climate change
Year: 2007
Subjects: Aquaculture ; Climatic changes Climatic changes
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, The WorldFish Center
Page: 8 p.

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): Baran, E. ; Baird, I. ; Cans, G.
Title: Fisheries bioecology at the Khone Falls (Mekong River, Southern Laos)
Year: 2005
Subjects: Fisheries ; Ecology Mekong River ; Laos
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 80 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: WorldFish Center annual report 2005/06
Year: 2006
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Annual reports
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 64 p.

Publ Type: Annual report ; Corporate
Title: WorldFish Center annual report 2003 abbreviated
Year: 2004
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Annual reports
Summary: A report that present some of the highlights of the 26th year for the WorldFish Center.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 17 p.

Publ Type: Strategic plans ; Corporate
Title: WorldFish Center strategy update 2005-2008
Year: 2007
Subjects: WorldFish Center ; Strategic planning ; Research programmes ; Performance assessment
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 12 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Novaczek, I. ; Harkes, I.H.T. ; Sopacua, J. ; Tatuhey, M.D.D.
Title: An institutional analysis of sasi laut in Maluku, Indonesia.
Year: 2001
Subjects: Fisheries ; Co-management ; Resource management Indonesia
Summary: This study provides an understanding of the extent and functioning of community based coastal resource management systems in Maluku province, Indonesia and suggests recommendations for national, provincial and village government to support, maintain and develop effective traditional and indigenous resource management institutions. The study has shown that the Sasi Laut has benefits that can be used as a basis for building local level management institutions.
Source: ICLARM Tech. Rep. (59): 327 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, ICLARM-The World Fish Center

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Thompson, P.M. ; Sultana, P. ; Firoz Khan, A.K.M.
Title: Aquaculture extension impacts in Bangladesh: a case study from Kapasia, Gazipur
Year: 2005
Subjects: Aquaculture ; Fish-culture Gazipur ; Bangladesh
Summary: With many ponds and high demand for fish, Bangladesh has a high potential for aquaculture . Since the 1980s, there have been many aquaculture extension projects. As a result, pond aquaculture production is estimated to have trebled between approximately 1990 and 2000, and is currently estimated to be in order of 750 000 t per year. This gave an ideal opportunity to understand the impacts of aquaculture extension. This study investigated the practices and performance of farmers about six years after specific extension efforts had ended, in order to gain a better understanding of the sustained practices and benefits achieved by fish farmers from extension. It followed up an earlier project in Kapasia Upazila (subdistrict) in Gazipur District north of the capital Dhaka, where the WorldFish Center with funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Danish International Development Agency (Danida), had researched on farming systems and had introduced adaptive integrated aquaculture practices. Surveys were undertake to compare the aquaculture systems with baseline and project period data.
Source: WorldFish Center Tech. Rep. (63): 75 p.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: viii, 75 p.

Publ Type: Brochure
Title: The Bayfish project: the creation of a suite of tools to show how the production of aquatic resources in tropical inland systems
Year: 2004
Subjects: Modelling ; Resource management ; Environmental effects ; WorldFish Center brochures Tonle Sap ; Cambodia ; Mekong Basin
Summary: The BayFish models are decision-support tools that show, and predict, the impact of land use and water management options on water-dependant food production. They allow users to see all the dimensions that need to be considered for a given modification of the system, and to allow down-the line the impacts of any suggested changes.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 8 p.

Publ Type: Technical report
Author(s): Oh, J.V. ; Ratner, B.D. ; Bush, S.R. ; Kolandai, K. ; Too, T.Y. (eds.)
Title: Wetlands governance in the Mekong Region: country reports on the legal-institutional framework and economic valuation of aquatic resources
Year: 2005
Subjects: Wetlands-Economic aspects ; Wetlands-Law and legislation ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Aquatic resources ; WorldFish Center Contrib. No. 1754 Mekong Delta ; Thailand ; Cambodia ; Vietnam ; Lao PDR
Summary: Wetlands are central to the livelihoods of rural communities through out the Mekong Region, providing vital functions and services that support the rural economy, ensure food security for the most vulnerable membrs of society, and underpin the prospects for national development. Proper appreciation of the importance of wetlands has been hampered by inadequate information and awareness of their uses, particularly among development planners, as well as legal and institutional frameworks that are often fragmented and poorly enforced. Wetlands are consistently undervalued and overlooked as a result, and ultimately, it is the rural poor who lose out.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: iv, 29 p.

Publ Type: Discussion series ; Working paper
Author(s): Yeo, B.H. ; Squires, D. ; Ibrahim, K. ; Gjertsen, H. ; Syed Mohd Kamil, S.K. ; Zulkifi, R. ; Groves, T. ; Hong, M.C. ; Tan, C.H.
Title: Fisher profiles and perceptions of sea turtle-fishery interactions: case study of East Coast Peninsular Malaysia
Year: 2007
Subjects: Turtle fisheries ; Nature conservation ; Coastal fisheries ; Man-induced effects ISEW, Malaysia, Malaya, Pahang ; Malaysia, Malaya, Kelantan ; Malaysia, Malaya, Terengganu
Summary: The paper focuses on coastal fisheries, particularly examining sea turtle-fishery interactions and determining the socioeconomic profile and perception of local fishers about sea turtle issues along the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia, WorldFish Center
Page: 69 p.

Publ Type: Book
Author(s): BTnT, C. ; Neiland, A.E.
Title: From participation to governance : a critical review of the concepts of governance, co-management and participation, and their implementation in small-scale inland fisheries in developing countries
Year: 2006
Subjects: Fisheries ; Developing countries ; Fishery management
Summary: This report reviews the role, nature and mechanisms of governance in inland fisheries. We do so by reviewing first the wider issues of governance, participation and co-management in natural resource management, and then focus on small-scale fisheries, and, in particular, small-scale (artisanal) activities operated within inland (river and adjacent floodplains) areas in developing countries.
Source: WorldFish Center Studies and Reviews no.29 2006
Publisher: Penang, Malaysia ; Colombo, Sri Lanka, WorldFish Center ; CGIAR
Page: 72 p.

Publ Type: Technical reports
Author(s): Baran, E. ; Starr, P. ; Kura, Y. (eds.)
Title: Influence of built structures on Tonle Sap fisheries : synthesis report
Year: 2007
Subjects: Inland fisheries ; Environmental impact ; Structures ; Man-induced effects Cambodia, Tonle Sap L.
Summary: This document is a synthesis of the major findings and recommendation of a study on the influence of built structures on the fisheries of the Tonle Sap Lake. The multidisciplinary study analysed the influence and impact of built structures on hydrology, fish, and ultimately on people. The project established a database of major structures around the Tonle Sap Lake. Hydrologists modeled the influence of infrastructure on the flow and quality of water. Environmental scientists analysed information about how infrastructure affects the environment. Experts in ecology and fish biology assessed teh direct impacts on fisheries. Social scientists and economists evaluated the influence of infrastructure development on people's livelihoods, and studied local people's insights related to the planning, construction, and operation of built structures.
Publisher: Phnom Penh, Cambodia National Mekong Committee
Page: 44 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Kurien, J. ; So Nam ; Mao Sam Onn
Title: Cambodia's aquarian reforms : the emerging challenges for policy and research
Year: 2006
Subjects:
Summary: The main objective of the document is to make a modest attempt to highlight the challenges which are emerging with the current phase of Cambodia's aquarian reforms -- the most important component of which is the current transition from fishing lots to community fisheries. The challenges include the realms of institutional and policy reform, local action, innovation and research. We contextualize our effort by commencing with an assessment of the importance of the aquatic resources and by providing a brief historical background to the reforms. This is followed by an examination of the changes in the access and property rights and the system changes which have been brought about as a result of the reform. How some of the transitional changes can be assessed and the manner in which the efforts at community fisheries can be made more economically and socially viable are also addressed. We deal with the complex issue of social identity and the aspirations for creating a new sense of community. The new role of women, the importance of creating networks and closer collaboration with Cambodia's local governance structures and vibrant civil society organisations are also highlighted. The reforms have created new legal realms of local 'micro' ecosystem space and resource governance. But this should not detract from the need for an understanding of the larger 'global' context -- be it in relation to the ecosystem dynamics or governance priorities. We suggest that research and development priorities must be re-oriented to consider ways of dealing with the vast number of new and evolving 'local realities' and yet, link them up contemporaneously to the big 'global picture'. We end with a few recommendations addressed to different actors involved in the process of aquarian reforms. There is a call for a new mission and greater collaboration by research institutions; new methodologies for data collection; greater participation with local governance structures; an exit strategy for aid agencies and the need for setting up a national institute for co-management applications and training.
Publisher: Phnom Penh, IFReDI
Page: 34 p.

Publ Type: Studies and Reviews
Author(s): Baran, E. ; Jantunen, T. ; Chong, C.K.
Title: Values of inland fisheries in the Mekong river basin
Year: 2007
Subjects: Inland fisheries ; Socioeconomic aspects ; Economic analysis Asia ; ISEW, Vietnam, Mekong River Delta, Mekong Delta
Summary: This report provides an overview of the biological, economical, social