Author : Francis T. Christy
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251012697
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (126 download)
Book Synopsis Territorial Use Rights in Marine Fisheries by : Francis T. Christy
Download or read book Territorial Use Rights in Marine Fisheries written by Francis T. Christy and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1982 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Territorial use rights in fisheries (TURFs) have existed for centuries. They are widely available for sedentary resources. In addition, however, they have appeared in a number of marine fisheries in traditional communities and are also being acquired, legally or extra-legally, for such techniques as floating fish aggregation devices and other forms of fixed gear. TURFs provide interesting opportunities for dealing with two major aspects of fisheries management -efficient production of net benefits and equitable distribution of benefits. Further exploration of the possible adoption of TURFs as a means for management seem desirable. This paper explores some of the definitional elements of TURFs and the distinctions between territorial rights and common property. It also exercises some of the conditions that may have an effect on the creation and maintenance of TURFs. And it discusses briefly some of the implications for equitable distribution of benefits.