Creating the International Standard for the Trade in Live Reef Food Fish, July 2005 This report describes the work undertaken over the last two years in developing credible and robust Standard of best-practice for the live reef food fish trade through a transparent an international multi-stakeholder consultation process. APEC#205-FS-01.1, 88pp PDF Downloads [2.09MB]
Derelict Fishing Gear and related Marine Debris Seminar, 2004 [Reproduced electronically in September 2006] This seminar aims to address the persistent and difficult issue of derelict fishing gear and related marine debris in order to promote constructive dialogue and information exchange, knowledge building, technical assistance, and capacity building. APEC#204-FS-04.2 Case Studies, 139pp [PDF Downloads - 8MB] Panel Discussions, 150pp [PDF Downloads - 11.5MB] Panel Discussions & Seminar Report, 96pp [PDF Downloads - 10MB]
Elasmobranch Fisheries Management Techniques, 2004 The objectives of the present manual are to provide the information necessary for fisheries managers to effectively address the International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-Sharks), thus leading to sustainable shark fisheries. APEC#203-FS-03.2 ISBN 981-04-9682-6, 370pp PDF Downloads [8MB]
Manual on Risk Analysis for the Safe Movement of Aquatic Animals, May 2004 The manual specifically addresses the risks associated with spread of aquatic animal pathogens with movement of live aquatic animals and their products. APEC# 203-FS-03.1, ISBN974-92182-4-8, 74pp PDF Downloads [300KB]
Trans-Boundary Aquatic Animal Pathogen Transfer and the Development of Harmonized Standards on Aquaculture Health Management, 2001 This report presents the proceedings of the above workshop. The impetus to the workshop was the growing concern over the impacts of trans-boundary spread of aquatic animal pathogens, including their impacts on aquaculture industries in the Americas and the Asia-Pacific Region. APEC#201-FS-01.1, ISBN 974-7313-27-8 PDF Downloads [1.89MB]
Husbandry and Health Management of Grouper, 2001 This practical guide is to aid farmers in grouper culture. It aims to help farmers improve production and reduce fish mortality thus utilize the existing grouper seed resources more efficiently. APEC#201-FS-03.1, ISBN 9718511520 PDF Downloads [3.61MB]
Study into the Nature and Extent of Subsidies in the Fisheries Sector of APEC Member Economies, 2000 This study summaries the subsidies used globally in the fisheries sector, highlights those subsidies used within the APEC region. APEC#00-FS-01.1 PDF Downloads [3.83MB]
Free Trade and Investment in the Fisheries Sector of the Asia Pacific Region: An Economic Analysis of Tariff, 1999 This study examines the economic impact of eliminating tariffs on fish and fish products in APEC economies. PDF Downloads [572KB]
APEC Air Shipment of Live and Fresh Fish and Seafood Guidelines This manual aims to assist in preparing the supplier/shipper to meet the expectations of APEC Economies' Customs regulations and help smooth the way in shipping live and fresh fish and seafood products. APEC#98-FS-03.1, ISBN 0-9669316-0-2 PDF Downloads [1.09MB]
Inventory of Fisheries Administrations and Organizations in APEC, 1997 This project of the APEC Fisheries Working Group aims to provide basic information on public and private sector agencies concerned with the fisheries sector in the APEC member economies. The information will facilitate coordination and cooperation among the various agencies and organizations, and will also benefit private firms engaged in the fisheries sector. APEC #97-FS-02.1, ISBN 981-00-9906-1, Price: S$20/US$15 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
Who is Who in Fish Inspection of APEC Economies, 1995 This publication identifies fish inspection agencies in APEC member economies and describes the scope of work of each agency involved in fish inspection and quality control. APEC #95-FS-02.2, ISBN 981-00-7376-3, Price: S$15/US$10 Email jt@apec.org to purchase.
