Living marine resources management
 

The implementation of an ecosystem-based approach to management of marine activities and resources across sectors is a laudable. Problems of conflict and inconsistency which exist not only between sectors, but also within sectors, must be resolved.

There is a need for a Quantitative Analysis approach to resolving conflicts within the sector of living marine resources management that could provide an incremental step toward more comprehensive ecosystem-based management. This approach will propose a framework for a comprehensive management regime for living marine resources incorporating an ecosystem-based approach.

The fisheries industry is critical to the economic development of Haiti. During the past years, Haiti has exported fish products to various countries. CORCAH could play a major role for developing new principles and norms for fisheries management.
The ocean’s living resources are a treasure for current and future generations of humankind. Fisheries provide food for billions of people. Marine aquaculture holds the promise of helping to meet the food demands of a growing world population.

CORCAH, in partnership with regional, national and international organizations, has recognized the need to protect the marine environment and is taking steps to address issues. As fishery harvests are reduced to sustainable levels, marine aquaculture will play an increased role in meeting domestic and world food needs. There is a need to develop the technology and policy framework that will allow this expansion in food production in an environmentally sustainable manner. Providing humanity with food, economic benefits, and recreation, living marine resources represent a treasure for current and future generations.

CORCAH, in partnership with public and private stakeholders, is taking action to address the threats to living marine resources and to ensure the productivity and promise of these resources for future generations. If coral reefs represent the most diverse marine communities, coastal wetlands and estuaries rank among the most productive ecosystems.