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Abercrombie, D.L., Clarke, S.C., Shivji, M.S. (2005) Global-scale genetic identification of hammerhead sharks: Application to assessment of the international fin trade and law enforcement, Conservation Genetics, 6, 775-88.

Extent and delimitation of countries’ Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), as declared by individual countries, or as defined by the Sea Around Us based on the fundamental principles outlined in UNCLOS (i.e., 200 nautical miles or mid-line rules), and the FAO statistical areas by which global fisheries catch statistics are reported. Note that for several FAO areas some data exist by sub-areas as provided through regional organizations (e.g., ICES for FAO Area 27). The Sea Around Us makes use of these spatially refined data to improve the spatial allocation of catch data

This document provides practical guidance on developing management plans for Protected Areas (PA). It is generic in nature and so applicable to Pacific Islands and other regions of the world. Chapter 2 below explains the purpose of a management plan, along with other concepts central to planning. Chapter 3 provides a series of essential tasks to complete prior to, or very early in, the process of developing a PA plan. Chapter 4 provides the framework to follow for actually writing the PA plan. It suggests section headings to use and provides explanations regarding concepts to consider and items to include when developing each section of the management plan. This guide is an adaptation of an earlier work by the author on management planning in central African protected areas.