Human Dimensions of the Ecosystem Approach To Fisheries: An Overview of Context, Tools and Methods

Designed to cover a wide range of topics accessible to those in all fisheries areas and disciplines, this report describes the role of the economic, institutional and sociocultural components within the ecosystem approach to fisheries. It provides essential background material on key concepts and issues, on the valuation of aquatic ecosystems, and on relevant policy, legal, institutional, social and economic considerations.