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MPAs - a lifeline for fisheries?

Roberts, Professor Callum (2006) MPAs - a lifeline for fisheries? The edge . pp. 10-11.

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Summary

The UK has an important sea fishing industry with one of the largest fishing fleets and fish processing industries in Europe. But reducing stocks, due in part to over-fishing have put pressures on the industry's very sustainability. Could Marine Protected Ares (MPAs) have the answer? Professor Callum Roberts puts the case forward.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Coastal human activities > Coastal aquaculture
Coastal management > Coastal habitat management
Coastal areas > North West Europe > North Sea
Coastal management > Coastal biodiversity management > Wildlife protection
Deposited By:Manuela de los Rios
Deposited On:02 May 2006

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