Improving reef resilience through sustainable fishery management on Diego Garcia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £314,020
WHERE British Indian Ocean Territory
Summary
Significant concerns exist over the sustainability of Diego Garcia’s (DG) reef fisheries. We will conduct an urgent impact assessment of DG’s two fisheries, quantify their true nature and extent, develop biological reference points and elucidate spawning seasons for vulnerable reef predators. We will also determine the societal drivers of fishing, the current understanding of existing fishery regulations, and stakeholder perceptions of management options. We will produce feasible, effective management recommendations and engage stakeholders to ensure long-term sustainable fisheries management.
