Dear all, I am interested to review literature on coastal resource management and conservation approaches, particularly in the Pacific, but generally or else where is also welcomed.
I am particularly interested in the question of which approach is more effective to both improving community livelihood and marine/reef environments. As many conservation-based projects seek to create no-fishing zones/conservative MPAs and bring alternative economic livelihood practices to communities, it seems they are generally less successful as hoped. Meanwhile, approaches to reform current fisheries/coastal management practices may lead to the same targets envisioned though not met through conservation approaches, e.g. biodiversity conservation, improved value/profit to communities, improved quality of catch, health, local empowerment...etc. Again, these are just thoughts at the moment and I am grateful for any suggested literature to inform this conversation. Many thanks! ruba
