Reef Rules Bend

Brook Clearwater

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Reef Rules Bend explores the complex challenges of fisheries management in the Torres Strait, a region vital for its biodiversity and the traditional fishing practices of Indigenous communities. This book examines how environmental policy and reef rules can be adapted to preserve the marine environment while ensuring sustainable development. The Torres Strait, located between Australia and Papua New Guinea, faces increasing environmental pressures and competing economic interests, making it a crucial case study for global marine resource management.

 
The book traces the evolution of fishing regulations, from colonial policies to present co-management arrangements, highlighting the ecological uniqueness of the Great Barrier Reef extension and its vulnerability to climate change and overfishing. For example, traditional fishing practices are not only a source of food security but also hold deep cultural significance for the Torres Strait Islander people.

 
Through scientific data, fisheries catch data, and community interviews, the book demonstrates how integrating scientific and traditional ecological knowledge can lead to more effective and equitable management. The book progresses by first establishing the ecological and cultural context, then analyzing the existing regulatory framework, and finally presenting case studies of co-management initiatives.

 
Reef Rules Bend argues for a holistic approach that combines community-based monitoring, enforcement, and adaptive management strategies to achieve both conservation and sustainable development goals.

Disponible depuis: 27/02/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 79 pages.

Science et Technologie

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