Models for an ecosystem approach to fisheries
By: by Éva E. Plagányi.
Contributors: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Series: FAO fisheries technical paper -- no. 477.
Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Rome
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9789251057346
Subjects: Aquatic resources -- Management.; Sustainable fisheries.; Sustainable aquaculture.; Fishery management.; Fisheries.
Description: This report reviews the methods available for assessing the impacts of interactions between species and fisheries and their implications for marine fisheries management. A brief description of the various modelling approaches currently in existence is provided, highlighting in particular features of these models which have general relevance to the field of the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF). The report concentrates on the currently available models representative of general types such as bionergetic models, predator-prey models and minimally realistic models. Short descriptions are given of model parameters, assumptions and data requirements. Some of the advantages, disadvantages and limitations of each of the approaches in addressing questions pertaining to EAF are discussed. The report concludes with some recommendations for moving forward in the development of multi-species and ecosystem models and for the prudent use of the currently available models as tools for provision of scientific information on fisheries in an ecosystem context.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-80).

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