Middleton et al. (2007) argue that some of the modelling choices in my analysis of Hector’s dolphin Cephalorhynchus hectori bycatch (Slooten 2007) lead to an overestimation of the impact of fishing on this species and of the potential for population recovery if fishing mortality were reduced to zero. This reply explains the rationale behind the model choices in more detail and shows that they d...

The fishery industry supports the food security of State, provides a livelihood for significant proportion population our country and ensures their employment, this will continue in foreseeable future, provided that is effectively managed. One most important areas state management fishing Russia since 2016 restoration strengthening technical potential industry. article examines current producti...

Two coral species, Porites palmata and Porites lutea, were transplanted into three distinct management areas adjacent to the Mombasa Marine National Park, Kenya: A no-fishing MPA; a gear-restricted reserve with no beach seining; and a reserve with beach seining. Corallivory by fish or breakage by fishing gear was measured over a 57-day period. Porites palmata, the branching species, was more su...