Economic Viability of Marine Capture Fisheries - Findings of a Global Study and an Interregional Workshop













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J.-M. Lery
Sobretah
2 Rue du Bois d'Amour
56670 Riantec
France

J. Prado
Fishery Industry Officer
Fishing Technology Service
Fishery Industries Division
FAO Fisheries Department, Rome

and

Dr. U. Tietze
Fishery Industry Officer
Fishing Technology Service
Fishery Industries Division
FAO Fisheries Department, Rome

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Rome, 1998

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Preparation of document

Acknowledgements

Abstract

List of Abbreviations

1. Introduction and Background

2. Methodology

2.1 Scope and coverage of the study
2.2 Methodology and variables

3. Proceedings of Interregional Workshop

3.1 Participation and organizational arrangements
3.2 Proceedings

4. Summary of Findings

4.1 Findings by continent
4.2 Economic performance of selected fishing practices by region

5. Conclusions and Recommendations

Appendix I. Selected features of economic viability of marine capture fisheries by country

1. Asia
2. Africa
3. Europe
4. Latin America

Appendix II. Coverage of study

Appendix III. List of participants

Appendix IV. Workshop recommendations

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