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Review of aquaculture and freshwater fisheries in Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Fish Stock Enhancement, Papua New Guinea

Year of publication 1989

Pages p.33

Author David Coates;Fisheries and Aquaculture Management Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This document serves to provide a brief and simplified outline of previous aquaculture and inland fisheries activities within Papua New Guinea (PNG). The present analysis of previous attempts to develop aquaculture and freshwater fisheries is made in order to identify the factors behind the success and failure of previous projects and fishery activities. This is highly relevant to the Sepik River Fish Stock Enhancement Project because previous experiences relate to the rationale for stocking and indicate problems and successes arising through alternative options (other than stocking) for developing this fishery. This document discusses all previous inland fisheries and marine and freshwater aquaculture activities in PNG, including areas outside of the Sepik (and Ramu) River basins.

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Coates, D. Sep 1989. Review of aquaculture and freshwater fisheries in Papua New Guinea. Rome (Italy). 33 p.

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