A 10-year Comparison of the Pohnpei, Micronesia, Commercial Inshore Fishery Reveals an Increasingly Unsustainable Fishery
Rhodes, Kevin L.; Hernandez-Ortiz, Dalia X.; Cuetos-Bueno, Javier; Ioanis, McKye; Washington, Welbert; Ladore, Ryan (August 2018). "A 10-year Comparison of the Pohnpei, Micronesia, Commercial Inshore Fishery Reveals an Increasingly Unsustainable Fishery". Fisheries Research. 204: 156–164. doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2018.02.017. ISSN 0165-7836.
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Abstract: This document is a research report focusing on the commercial inshore fishery of Pohnpei, Micronesia, covering a ten-year period. It examines the sustainability of fishery practices and highlights trends indicating increasing unsustainability. The report discusses specific taxa involved in the fishery, including various fish species, and addresses ecological systems relevant to the marine environment of Pohnpei. Legal frameworks governing fishing practices and regulations in Micronesia are also explored. The work employs comparative analysis to assess changes over the decade, utilizing data collection methods that may include catch assessments and ecological evaluations, although specific methodologies are not detailed. The document is structured to provide a comprehensive overview of the fishery's status, trends, and implications for future management practices. The primary focus is on Pohnpei, with implications for broader regional fisheries management in Micronesia.
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