Assessing impact of fisheries on biodiversity

Investigating the impacts of commercial fishery practices on ecosystems, on target, non-target and by-catch species, on the viability of populations, and on genetic diversity. Determining the impact of recreational fishers on fisheries, fish and their habitats. Determining the impact of mariculture species and management practices on biodiversity.

1. Monitoring fisheries
2. Assessing likely impact on biological diversity of proposed policies

1. Integrating biodiversity concerns into marine resource policies

1. Erosion of marine biological diversity