Abstract

Marine fisheries resources in the Caribbean basin offer an opportunity to develop an economically stable and environmentally sustainable form of tourism. The development of marine recreational fisheries in the Caribbean basin can result in jobs and improvements in the quality of life for Caribbean residents. However. the development of marine recreational fisheries in the Caribbean basin will require the combined efforts of government agencies, private citizens, private businesses and organizations. The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration program in the U.S. has been successful in implementing the partnership approach to conservation. The basic structure of this program has potential ramifications for recreational fisheries management and conservation in the Caribbean basin.

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