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Y. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.L. Colin (eds.), Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations:
Biology, Research and Management, Fish & Fisheries Series 35,
DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-1980-4_11, © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2012
Abstract This chapter examines the needs and tools for managing reef fi sh spawning
aggregations. We present a global overview of the management of aggregations, and
explore management options. We evaluate conventional fi shery management and
marine protected area options in relation to aggregation conservation, and examine
examples of management successes and failures. Most management to date has
been reactive, and there remains an overwhelming need for proactive management
of aggregations. Long-term monitoring, appropriate fi shery policy and extensive
fi sher and community consultation and outreach are key elements in instituting
effective and adaptive management of spawning aggregations.
M. W. Russell (*)
Society for the Conservation of Reef Fish Aggregations , c/o 215/1000 Ann Street ,
Brisbane , Queensland 4006 , Australia
e-mail: scrfa@hku.hk
B. E. Luckhurst
Marine Resources Division, Department of Environmental Protection,
Ministry of the Environment , Bermuda Government , c/o 2-4 Via della Chiesa ,
Acqualoreto, Umbria 05020 , Italy
e-mail: brian.luckhurst@gmail.com
K. C. Lindeman
Department of Marine & Environmental Systems , Florida Institute of Technology ,
DMES, FIT, 150 W. University Blvd. , Melbourne , FL 32937 , USA
e-mail: lindeman@fi t.edu
Chapter 11
Management of Spawning Aggregations
Martin W. Russell , Brian E. Luckhurst , and Kenyon C. Lindeman
Y. Sadovy de Mitcheson and P.L. Colin (eds.), Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations:
Biology, Research and Management, Fish & Fisheries Series 35,
DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-1980-4_11, © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2012
Abstract This chapter examines the needs and tools for managing reef fi sh spawning
aggregations. We present a global overview of the management of aggregations, and
explore management options. We evaluate conventional fi shery management and
marine protected area options in relation to aggregation conservation, and examine
examples of management successes and failures. Most management to date has
been reactive, and there remains an overwhelming need for proactive management
of aggregations. Long-term monitoring, appropriate fi shery policy and extensive
fi sher and community consultation and outreach are key elements in instituting
effective and adaptive management of spawning aggregations.
M. W. Russell (*)
Society for the Conservation of Reef Fish Aggregations , c/o 215/1000 Ann Street ,
Brisbane , Queensland 4006 , Australia
e-mail: scrfa@hku.hk
B. E. Luckhurst
Marine Resources Division, Department of Environmental Protection,
Ministry of the Environment , Bermuda Government , c/o 2-4 Via della Chiesa ,
Acqualoreto, Umbria 05020 , Italy
e-mail: brian.luckhurst@gmail.com
K. C. Lindeman
Department of Marine & Environmental Systems , Florida Institute of Technology ,
DMES, FIT, 150 W. University Blvd. , Melbourne , FL 32937 , USA
e-mail: lindeman@fi t.edu
Chapter 11
Management of Spawning Aggregations
Martin W. Russell , Brian E. Luckhurst , and Kenyon C. Lindeman