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Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science -Vol 5, No 2 (2006)

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Jérôme Bourjea Joseph Kamau Julius Francis Mats Björk Rémi Ratsimbaz Yohanna Shaghude Li Kam Wah S Jhuameer-Laulloo R C Yive B Banigs Nicole Gravier- Bonnet C A-F Bourmaud E F Mvungi Charles Lugomela F Dehairs L Marteen Johnstone Kazungu Micheal Nguli Lars Rydberg Sachooda Ragoonaden Stéphane Ciccione
Tags:
Coastal conservation Coastal management
Publication Type(s):
WIO Journal of Marine Science
The Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) provides an avenue for the wide dissemination of high quality research generated in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. This journal […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science -Vol 5, No 1 (2006)

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Alfred Muzuka Boaz Kaunda-Arara Chantal Conand George Rose James Gitundo Kairo Jean-Pascal Quod Louis Celliers Michael Schleyer Tim McClanahan Lionel Bigot B Kirue M Karachi M Crabbe Stefan Gossling I P Sanga Alphonse Dubi S Rai A P Mishra Avinash Pandey
Tags:
Coastal conservation Coastal management Marine conservation Marine ecosystems
Publication Type(s):
WIO Journal of Marine Science
The Western Indian Ocean Journal of Marine Science (WIOJMS) provides an avenue for the wide dissemination of high quality research generated in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region. This journal […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Incidental Catch of non-targeted marine species in the Western Indian Ocean: Problems and Mitigation

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Catharine Muir Jérémy Kiszka
Tags:
Cetaceans Dugongs Incidental catch Marine mammal bycatch Non-targeted marine species Sea turtles Shark fisheries
Publication Type(s):
Regional Reports
Incidental catch in fishing gears is a serious threat to marine megafauna (sea turtles, sharks and marine mammals) at the global scale. In order to manage this threat, it is […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Producing Half-Pearls (Mabe)

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Coastal Resources Center University of Rhode Island (URI) E.P. Ellis Haws, M.C S.C. Ellis
Tags:
Mabe pearl Pearl fisheries Pearl oysters Pearl production Pearls
Publication Type(s):
Manuals, Guidelines and Handbooks
This manual provides an overview of low-cost and environmental-friendly half-pearl production for coastal communities. The manual provides practical guidance on how to select suitable farm sites; obtain adequate pearl oysters; […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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Mkuranga Governance Baseline

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Aviti Mmochi Coastal Resources Center University of Rhode Island (URI)
Tags:
Coral Reefs Fisheries management Mangrove conservation Water and sanitation
Publication Type(s):
Manuals, Guidelines and Handbooks
Mkuranga district is one of the six districts that form the Pwani Region. It was established in 1995, when the eastern part and coastal area of the Kisarawe district was […]
Country/Region of Publication:
United Republic of Tanzania
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Menai Bay Governance Baseline

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Aviti Mmochi Coastal Resources Center University of Rhode Island (URI) Elin Torell Karen Palmigiano
Tags:
Bivalve cultivation Fisheries management Governance Baseline Seaweed cultivation Tourism and conservation Tourism industry
Publication Type(s):
Manuals, Guidelines and Handbooks
Menai Bay Conservation Area (MBCA) is situated in the southwest of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, and covers an area of 467 km簡 including 6 islets, with […]
Country/Region of Publication:
United Republic of Tanzania
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Bagamoyo Governance Baseline

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Aviti Mmochi Coastal Resources Center University of Rhode Island (URI) Elin Torell Penny Spiering
Tags:
Deforestation Fisheries management Governance Baseline Seaweed cultivation Shrimp fisheries Tourism and conservation Tourism industry
Publication Type(s):
Manuals, Guidelines and Handbooks
Once a center for the East African slave trade, Bagamoyo literally means, “lay your heart” (Bwaga = lay and Moyo = heart in Swahili). The name came from the despair […]
Country/Region of Publication:
United Republic of Tanzania
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Sharing Benefits from the Coast in South Africa

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
Environmental Evaluation Unit: University of Cape Town Maria Hauck Philile Mbatha Rachel Wynberg Serge Raemaekers
Tags:
Benefit sharing Coastal resources Coastal tourism
Publication Type(s):
Policy Briefs
Coastal resources in South Africa are vital for local coastal communities, many of whom live in abject poverty. These resources also hold significant value for a number of different sectors […]
Country/Region of Publication:
South Africa
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WIOMSA Annual Report – 2005

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
WIOMSA
Tags:
FARI MARG Program MASMA Projects SUCCESS TRANSMAP WIOMSA General Assembly WIOMSA Scientific Symposium
Publication Type(s):
Annual Reports
The 2005 Annual Report summarises WIOMSA’s research, capacity building and communication and extension activities, and confirms that WIOMSA is in an excellent position to contribute to the development of sustainable […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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WIOMSA Newsbrief – September 2006 – Volume 11, No 3

Year of Publication:
2006
Author(s) of the Publication:
WIOMSA
Tags:
Coral Reefs Mangroves Natural Geography In Shore Areas (NaGISA) Satellite data
Publication Type(s):
NewsBrief
We are pleased to present the September, 2006 WIOMSA Newsbrief which covers an interesting array of articles: Regional workshop on coral diseases regional workshop on coral diseases, Midwater fish in […]
Country/Region of Publication:
Comoros Kenya Madagascar Mauritius Mozambique Reunion (France) Seychelles Somalia South Africa United Republic of Tanzania
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