Fisheries research planning and management in developing countries / Diptanshu Roy.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Assessment of fish quality -- Integrated fish farming -- Pond fertilization and fish feeds -- Culturing methods -- The management of rearing food fish -- Models of fish-livestock-crops integration -- Horticulture-fish system -- Elective breeding -- Fertility of interspecific hybrids.

"There is no doubt that fish stocks-like other CPR-are difficult to manage effectively for the benefit of society. This has been demonstrated in many parts of the world over the past 50 years in particular. Unless an appropriate fisheries management system is operating, there is always a tendency for fish stocks to be exploited and degraded. However, the design and implementation of fisheries management systems has proven to be a major challenge, and there are relatively few successful cases. The reasons for this situation are now becoming clear due to the work of programmes such as the FMSP. One of the major factors is a lack of broad-based understanding of the fishery systems involved. Over the past 50 years, new knowledge and understanding about Common Pool Resources such as fish stocks has increased significantly on a global basis. Investment in scientific and environmental research, particularly in Developed Countries, has enabled the development of national and international programmes in areas 'such as the biology, ecology and assessment of major fish resources. However, research in other important areas relevant to the sustainable exploitation of CPR (fisheries) has lagged behind, particularly in the management and social sciences. More recently, the realisation that the design of effective fisheries management systems must be based on a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of the components and factors involved in a fishery system has led to further research investment and work in both natural and social sciences. In addition, consideration has been given to the factors which affect CPR management in general. The book attempts to outline the nature of fisheries research, its administration and organization of research institutions along with delineation of fisheries and aquaculture disciplines. It also highlights the major issues confronting sustainable fisheries development in developing countries, and provides a framework of research planning and management along with packaging and transfer of technology, capacity enhancement in fisheries education, extension and training"-- Back cover.