Africa: Fisheries Indicators 'Too Narrow' to Show Real Impact

26 May 2015

Global monitoring of fisheries must be improved to understand the mismatch between protecting marine life and the vital role fishing plays in many economies, according to a study.

Using so-called 'multi-dimensional fisheries performance indicators' (FPIs) would provide a better picture of how different communities manage fish stocks, and how this interacts with conservation efforts, says the World Bank-funded study, published this month in PLOS ONE.

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