Gillnetting in nature reserves: A case study from the Kosi Lakes, South Africa

Biological Conservation

Volumn 88, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 183-192

  Kyle, R ^a  

^a EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Coastal lakes; Gillnet; Nature reserve; South Africa; Subsistence fishery

Indexed keywords

FISHERY MANAGEMENT; GILLNET; NATURE CONSERVATION; PROTECTED AREA;

SOUTH AFRICA;

CROCODILUS NILOTICUS;

EID: 0033042912     PISSN: 00063207     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0006-3207(98)00105-0     Document Type: Article

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