The above set of proposals is only the central ones. Many peripheral ones are needed as well to address issues related to fishing and marine ecosystems. The bottom line is this: Any sustainability effort is in the best interests of environmentalists and fishermen. Environmentalists gain from the restoration of the ecosystems that they have come to admire and value. The fishermen benefit from the fact that their source of livelihood is preserved for years into the future ensuring a continuation of their way of life. So, if effect sustainable management of marine resources is the only sensible option left. (Neori Et. al., 2007)
Such an approach would ensure that the communities involved are empowered for collectively addressing their problems and needs, through organization, management, access to information and improved linkages. Also,
“Enhancing socio-economic status of coastal fishing communities through facilitating savings and promotion of alternative income generation enterprises, improving access to extension and social services and building capacity to cope with natural disasters should also be considered. Facilitating sustainable conservation and management of coastal marine and estuarine fisheries resources and habitats through strengthening participatory stakeholder/community based approaches, and promotion of alternative income generating opportunities.” (Neori, et. al., 2007)
References:
L. S. Alive, (May2007), Fishing for health and sustainability., Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition, Issue 295, p114-114, 1/2p;
Neori, Amir; Troell, Max; Chopin, Thierry; Yarish, Charles; Critchley, Alan; Buschmann, Alejandro H., (Apr2007), The Need for a Balanced Ecosystem Approach to Blue Revolution Aquaculture., Environment, , Vol. 49 Issue 3, p36-43, 8p;