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Blue genes: Sharing and conserving the world 's aquatic biodiversity

Author
Greer D., Harvey B.
Date
2004
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-072429)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan | London, UK
ISBN
1-84407-106-5
Pages
248 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
Brazil, Canada, Philippines
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity Genetic resources Marine resources management Aquaculture Indigenous peoples
Abstract

Contents: 1 The gene rush: Finding new value in aquatic biodiversity 2 Managing aquatic genetic resources: Tools and policy gaps 3 Whose to share? Ownership and control of aquatic resources 4 Thinking locally: Rights of indigenous and local communities 5 Acting globally: National laws on access to aquatic resources 6 Results that count: Meaningful benefits for fishing communities 7 Putting principles into practice

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