Volume 53
Perspectives de Dévelopment de la Peche Associée aux DCP Ancrés dans la Caraibe
Authors
Reynal, L.; Doray, M.; Carpentier, A.; Druault-Aubin, V.; Taquet, M.; Lagin, A. Download PDF Open PDF in BrowserOther Information
Date: 2002
Pages: 177-190
Event: Proceedings of the Fifty Third Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
City: Fort Pierce, Florida
Country: USA
Abstract
Deployment of anchored FADs has opened large pelagic resources to small scale fisheries, which usually operate nearshore. The main difficulties in using FADs for fishing have now been identified. It concerns principally the design of FADs, their location, and also the type of management and exploitation. During the initial phase of FAD development, particular problems are mentioned, namely voluntary deterioration of the devices, marketing of the catches...\FADs exploitation in the area can still be optimised. The impact of FADs densities and locations (depth, distance from shore) on the concentration of fish resources or on fishery production is not established. Environmental impact of FADs is not well evaluated either.\We would like to implement a workshop to facilitate data exchanges and coordination of research programs between nearby countries.