The Fall Of Conch Fisheries

Queen Conch (Strombusgigas) fisheries is ineffectively managed within the Bahamas and other Caribbean Countries. The current mechanism for queen conch fisheries management are questionable because of the decline in stocks within the region. This book outline the deficiencies and highlight options for future management method. Essentially all management strategies inclusive of lip size, marine reserves, aquaculture, economics and stocks assessment on both reserve and traditional capture is reviewed.