Coral reef ecosystems, the most varied on earth, continually face destruction from
anthropogenic and natural threats. The US Coral Reef Task Force seeks to characterize and …

The growth in world aquaculture required to meet the demands of society will result in ever-
increasing pressure upon aquatic and terrestrial resources. There are also potential …

This paper presents an overview of the effectiveness of satellite images with remote sensing
applications in determining potential fishing grounds and its applicability for the Indian …

Within New Zealand, growth in the aquaculture industry has led to the diversification of
aquaculture sites from more sheltered bays and harbours toward open coast locations …

Each year, a phytoplankton spring bloom starts just north of the North Atlantic Subtropical
Gyre, and then expands northwards across the entire North Atlantic. Here, we investigate …

Although much work has been done developing system-level indicators for ecosystem-
based fishery management (EBFM), few of those proposed include a spatial component …

Marine fisheries around the world remain seriously threatened from fishing overcapacity
plus a range of environmental problems. As a result, the rising demand for fish products is …

Electronic navigation, although still relatively new, is becoming increasingly more common,
particularly on commercial vessels. This handbook offers a wealth of detailed information …

The objective of this document is to illustrate the ways in which Geographical Information
Systems (GIS), remote sensing and mapping can play a role in the development and …

Proper designation of essential fish habitat (EFH) is a highly important spatial measure in
any management of fishery resources. EFH is characterised by an aggregation of abiotic …