Fishing communities around the Indian Ocean were severely affected by the December 2004 tsunamis. Programs for rebuilding coastal fisheries livelihoods need to address the pre-tsunami situation that was characterized by overfishing and degraded natural resources. Adopting appropriate strategies to ensure sustainable livelihoods wii requite community involvement, as well as cross sectoral, integrated planning and management at ascending government levels. Key recommendations from the WorldFish Centerstudy Sustainable Management of Coastal Fish Stocks in Asia are presented to encourage discussion and debate.
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