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Responsible fisheries management in large rivers and reservoirs of Latin America: Seminar report

Year of publication 2004

Pages 65

Author Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

Series title FAO/FishCode Review

Series number 1728-4392 - FCR05

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The Seminar on Responsible Fisheries management in Large Rivers and Reservoirs in Latin America was held in San Salvador, El Salvador, on 29 january 2003, in association with the ninth session of the Commission for Inland Fisheries of Latin America (COPESCAL). The event was attended by experts from Member countries of the Commision, observers from other regional bodies, and representatives from local fishing communities in El Salvador. Discussions were supported by two documents on the pri nciples of responsible fishery management in large rivers and reservoirs in Latin America, both prepared by the Secretariat, in addition to a selection of national reports submitted by participants.

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FAO/FishCode.Seminar on responsible fisheries management in large rivers and reservoirs of Latin America.FAO/FishCode Review. No. 5. Rome, FAO. 2004. 72p.

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