MEDRAP II
RAB/89/005-RER/87/009

FIELD DOCUMENT

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WORKING GROUP ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAGOON MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY Montpellier, France June 27–30 1995 CONTENTS

Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Centre
Tunis - Tunisia

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Abstract

Following the recommendations of the first Working Group on lagoon management held in Nador, Morocco in July 1994, a second working group took place in Montpellier, France, from 27 to 30 June 1995.

The working Group reviewed the inventory of existing data on lagoon natural resources environment and aquaculture, prepared the workplan for 1995–97 elaborated detailed activity proposals for this period.

A proposal to hold an International Symposium on Environment and Aquaculture in Lagoons and Lakes was made.

Acknowledgements

The Editor would like to thank the authorities from France for their support to the organisation of this activity. Thanks are also addressed to the participants from Member/Associated countries who accepted to contribute to the workshop.

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