Coastal fisheries in the South Pacific are reviewed, including descriptions of fisheries, catch
composition, catch rates and fisheries biology studies conducted on target stocks. The most …

Identifying rates of change in the abundance of sea cucumbers under differing management
regimes is fundamental to estimating commercial yields, identifying ecological interactions …

Extinction is conceivable for some species, including aquarium-fish stocks of high value and
limited geographical range, but a biological basis exists for management of such small …

Beche-de-mer is purchased from all provinces in the Solomon Islands. Processing is often
done at the village level and involves the whole community. Processed beche-de-mer is …

Despite the large number of islands within its Exclusive Economic Zone, Solomon Islands
has a relatively limited amount of coral reef to support inshore marine fisheries. The nation's …

Six species of tropical sea cucumbers (Echinodermata) of high to moderate commercial
value were evaluated as to their potential for being propagated asexually by induction of …

Juveniles of four species of tropical sea cucumbers of moderate to high commercial value
were studied to determine their potential for being propagated asexually by evaluating their …

The tropical fisheries for beche-de-mer are centered in the rural coastal areas of the Asia-
Pacific region (Conand, 1990). Africa and South America also support fisheries for beche-de …

Alternative goals in tropical reef fisheries management include main tenance of similar total
catch levels, but with a changed, or changing, balance of species; maintenance of a long …

This document presents a summary of current sea cucumber fishery practices and
management options, with discussion on opportunities for sustainable wild harvest …