Marine fishes, habitats and conservation
In: Netherlands Journal of Zoology. E.J. Brill: Leiden. ISSN 0028-2960; e-ISSN 1568-542X, more
Also appears in:Osse, J.W.M.; Hollingworth, C.E. (Ed.) (1992). The Threatened World of Fish: Proceedings of the 7th International Ichthyology Congress, The Hague (The Netherlands), August 26-30, 1991. Netherlands Journal of Zoology, 42(2-3). E.J. Brill: Leiden. 524 pp., more
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| Abstract |
Marine fishes and their habitats, from coastel waters to the deep sea, are imperilled by numerous threats, such as overexploitation, pollution, and habitat destruction. Spear-fishing mainly threatens sedentary coastel fishes. One problem when studying threatened fish species is generally the shortage of quantitative data, for instance about population size and life cycles. Marine reserves can be the solution to problems of preservation of some species and habitats. Existing laws on conservation must be enforced by strong control and inspection measures: new regulations must be created; international agencies can provide advice and expertise. |
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