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Assessing sustainable “green boat” practices of water taxi operators in the Grenadines for caribbean LME

The Grenadines is an island chain in the Windward Islands of the West Indies. The islands are situated between mainland St. Vincent and Grenada and lie across the boundary of the countries of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. The coastal and marine ecosystems of all the Grenadine islands are of considerable value to the national economies and quality of life. Residents depend on the resources for their livelihoods through various activities. Water taxiing is an important form of employment in the Grenadines that services both the tourism industry and the local transportation system.

A livelihoods analysis of fishers in the Grenadine for caribbean LME

Fishing is a primary economic and social activity in the Grenadine islands. In order to obtain a sound understanding of both biological and human factors associated with the exploitation of marine and coastal resources, a livelihoods analysis of fishers was conducted. The first phase of the study involved an initial inventory to (1) identify the fishers of Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union, Petite Martinique and Carriacou, (2) determine what types of fishing they do, (3) document the types of fishing vessels and gears that are used and (4) obtain preliminary information on the locations of fishing hot spots.

Socio-economic profile of fisheries in the Grenadine Islands for caribbean LME

For proper and effective management of fisheries, there is a need to understand not only their biophysical environment but also their demographic and socio-economic environment and dynamics. From June to August 2006, students from the Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES) embarked on a trans-boundary socio-economic and livelihood assessment of fisheries in the Grenadines.

An assessment of the vulnerability of the Cocal area,Manzanilla, Trinidad. for caribbean LME

There has been an overwhelming concern over the possibilities of the consequences of the rise in the production of greenhouse gases, particularly by the developed countries. What poses the greatest concern is the effect that these gases will have on the climate. The greatest threat however is going to be faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). For all intent and purposes most small islands can be considered to fall into the category of what some may call the coast.

Recreational Fishing in the British Virgin Islands for caribbean LME

This paper examines the potential to develop the recreational fishing industry in the British Virgin Islands. It reports on the economic potential of the industry, identifies the constraints facing its development as well as examines the recommendations made by the stakeholders within the industry. The need for this information arises from the necessity for greater fisheries contributions to the country’s economy.

Socio-economic Importance of the Lobster Fishery of the British Virgin Islands for caribbean LME

The British Virgin Islands is heavily dependent on tourism and the Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) is one of the delicacies which the visitors enjoy. The British Virgin Islands 1998 Fisheries Management Plan identified signs of overfishing in the lobster fishery throughout the territory with acute overfishing in certain areas. Measures were implemented in the 2003 Fisheries Management Regulations aimed at conserving this species.

A livelihoods analysis of the water taxi operators in the Grenadines for caribbean LME

The natural resources of the the Grenadine Islands of Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines area, including the many beaches, reefs and cays, especially the Tobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP) are the resource base for their water taxi operation. These resources form part of the water taxi operators’ natural assets according to the definition by the Department for International Development (DFID).

Tobago Cays Marine Park for caribbean LME

The Tobago Cays Marine Park (TCMP) is located in the Grenadines island chain at the southern end of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The Park’s islands, reefs and shallows cover almost 15 nautical square miles, mostly within the 10 fathom depth contour, including five uninhabited cays. The Cays are of great ecological, economic, social and cultural importance to SVG. In 1997 the Cays were acquired by the SVG government and declared a marine park; currently it is under the management of a multi-stakeholder board selected by Cabinet.

Coastal Resources Co-management in Central America and the Caribbean for caribbean LME

This project arose from the observation, supported by previous studies, that the need to reform coastal resource governance in the countries of Central America and the Caribbean (CAC) is urgent. This applies particularly to small-scale fisheries (SSF) and marine protected areas (MPA) with their associated natural habitats and human socio-economic processes that comprise socialecological systems. The fisheries of the CAC region are heterogeneous, including a wide variety of types, ranges, vessels, gears, problems and approaches to management and development.