FAO FISHERIES TECHNICAL PAPER 227
Territorial use rights in marine fisheries: definitions and conditions
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FAO FISHERIES TECHNICAL PAPER 227
Territorial use rights in marine fisheries: definitions and conditions
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by
Francis T. Christy, Jr
Senior Fishery Planning Officer
Fishery Development Planning Service
FAO Fishery Policy and Planning Division
This document has been prepared as part of FAO's Regular Programme activities, aimed at assisting fishery administrators and other persons responsible for the management of fisheries. It is the fourth in a series of technical papers relating to the PRACTICES OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. The list of these papers is given at the end of this document.
Reprinted 1992
The views expressed in this report are personal to the author and do not necessary reflect those of FAO. The report does not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory or sea area or concerning the delimitation of boundaries.
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For bibliographic purposes this document should be cited as follows Christy, F.T.Jr., Territorial use rights in marine 1982 fisheries: definitions and conditions. FAO Fish.Tech.Pap., (227): 10 p. |
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ISBN 92-101269-5
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| ABSTRACT |
| 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. |
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