Catch, effort and socio-economic characteristics of the gill and beach-seine net fisheries in the Western Cape, South Africa
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2000
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This study was conducted with the overall objective of providing scientific infonnation relevant to the management of the gill and beach-seine net fisheries, particularly with respect to decisions about increased participation in the fisheries. Its primary aims were to provide quantitative estimates of total catch and effort, to assess the current and potential future importance of by-catch in the fisheries, to describe the socio-economic status of participants and to evaluate the management measures currently in effect.
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Bibliography: leaves 134-143.
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Hutchings, K. 2000. Catch, effort and socio-economic characteristics of the gill and beach-seine net fisheries in the Western Cape, South Africa. University of Cape Town.