Kernel density estimates and location of different craft classes and mesh sizes of gear they operate.

<p>This plot presents the overall distribution of fishing effort along the study area. Each dot represents an observed craft and the darker the dots, the smaller the mesh/hook size. The contours visualise the densities of the different categories of craft operated and can be used as a proxy for fishing effort by class of craft. The proximity of the artisanal and motorised craft to the coast is expected. However mechanised craft also operate in this region, which is a violation of the zonal restrictions and the major cause of conflict between mechanised craft who operate from jetties and harbours and motorised and artisanal craft which operate from coastal villages. An interactive plot is provided in <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0199841#pone.0199841.s008" target="_blank">S6 File</a>.