The Fisheries Forecasting System in Japan for Coastal Pelagic Fish

Download or read book The Fisheries Forecasting System in Japan for Coastal Pelagic Fish written by I. Yamanaka and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 1988 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fisheries forecasting system currently employed in Japan has been reviewed from both a technical and administrative point of view. The methodology/technology, data/information and data processing employed, the result and benefits derived have been discussed and appraised in some detail. The system contribution to the total Japanese fisheries production and the socio-economic benefits to the nation have also been discussed. The linkage between forecasting and the fisheries management scheme employed in Japan has been examined. Finally, a review of general requirements for and guidelines on, the establishment of a fisheries forecasting system in other countries have been given.