If you have noticed a decline in your catches or are concerned about losing certain fish species, starting a community-based fisheries management approach may be a solution: in collaboration with governments, NGOs and experts, communities can take additional measures to rebuild stocks using local management tools. To get started, follow the 4 steps.
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1
Raise your issue
It is important for communities to talk about the changes and challenges they are facing.
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2
Make rules
Agree on a management plan with the actions or steps needed to achieve the goal.
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3
Take action
Do it! – apply the actions in the management plan.
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4
Assess
It is necessary to monitor and assess how community resource management is functioning.
Fisheries management toolbox
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What are the Fish smart rules?
See here the management actions that help ensure fish get big enough to breed and restock the reef.
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Are there specific fish you are worried about most?
See here the management options that are appropriate for specific marine resources or topics.
Related resources
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Guide & Information sheets for fishing communities
Download the leaflet: Community resource management