Management strategies of marine food resources under multiple stressors with particular reference of the Yellow Sea large marine ecosystem

Abstract

In this study two main management strategies are discussed: one is to develop resource conservation-based capture fisheries, and the other is to develop environmentally friendly aquaculture. During the resource recovery period, the development of environmentally friendly aquaculture should be encouraged, especially in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, which is adaptive, efficient and sustainable. For future development and better understanding the ecosystem, it is necessary to further strengthen basic research.

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Keywords

marine / ecosystem / management strategies / food resources, Yellow Sea

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