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Human dimensions of the ecosystem approach to fisheries :

by De Young, Cassandra.
Series: FAO fisheries technical paper, 0429-9345 ; . 489 Published by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, (Rome :) Physical details: x, 152 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. ISBN:9789251060001; 9251060002. Year: 2008
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 131-139).

pt. 1. The human context for an ecosystem approach to fisheries. Introduction and background -- Human values of ecosystem services -- Policy, legal and institutional frameworks -- Social and economic considerations -- pt. 2. Facilitating the implementation of the EAF. Initial steps in implementing the EAF -- Assessing the impacts of EAF management -- Incentive mechanisms for applying EAF -- External financing for the EAF -- Synthesis and final observations.

Designed to cover a wide range of topics accessible to those in all fisheries areas and disciplines, this report describes the role of the economic, institutional and sociocultural components within the ecosystem approach to fisheries. It provides essential background material on key concepts and issues, on the valuation of aquatic ecosystems, and on relevant policy, legal, institutional, social and economic considerations.--Publisher's description.

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