Artificial reefs in fisheries management

While artificial reefs may have much to offer, they remain an anecdote in the greater scheme of fisheries management, primarily due to the lack of data specific to validating their use. Based on papers presented at the 9th conference or artificial reefs and artificial habitats (CARAH) and also including original chapters written for this reference, artificial reefs in fisheries management represents an effort to bring to the forefront the current state of knowledge regarding artificial reefs and their pragmatic application to furthering fisheries sustainability. It presents a timely compilation of research to increase options for the implementation of artificial reefs for fishery and natural resource managers. artificial reefs in fisheries management offers an inclusive and encompassing description of the field by chapter authors drawn from diverse geographical area. This approach gives the reader the broadest of perspectives, and also reflects regional interests and experience with artificial reefs in different parts of the world. Coming at an opportune time in the field of artificial reefs, artificial reefs in fisheries management serves as an aid to researchers and natural resource managers for more careful consideration of the special features of artificial reefs in their application to resolving fisheries management problems. This book is an important step toward improving the prescribed utilization of artificial reefs as a viable option in many of the world's fisheries in the quest to make more of the world's fisheries sustainable. Features: provides guidance on implementing more effective fisheries management programs in the future to stem the tide of declines in fishery stocks; discusses theoretical concepts as well as practical, worldwide applications of the use of artificial reefs in fisheries management; written by international experts from six continents; includes a 16-page full-color insert.