Remote sensing and GIS in marine fisheries management

This chapter outlines the use of modelled and satellite remote sensing (SRS) data in supporting the research, technology-develop ment and management of marine fishery resources. Numerical models are useful for studying fish and other aquatic invertebrate larval transport. SRS data are used to locate fish stocks, locate areas of reef stress and delineate areas of high productivity in the wake of cyclone paths. Coupling SRS with models helps to manage fishery resources on an ecosystem