Literature review of gear-based management options in the Caribbean for four reef fishing methods: fish traps, spears, hook and line, and beach seines

Reef fisheries provide a vital source of income and food to millions of people worldwide. Reef fishes are important to many countries in the Caribbean not only for their value to the fisheries, but also their value to the tourism industry, where they are an important part of the snorkeling and diving experience. Many Caribbean reef fisheries have been overexploited for decades and often their decline has been accelerated by a loss of habitat. Improved management of Caribbean reef fisheries is vital to ensure their future sustainability.