Fisheries Infosite

Utilisation

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Utilisation
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Definition
In the Fisheries Act 1996, section 8 outlines the purpose of the Act, to “provide for the utilisation of fisheries resources while ensuring sustainability.” Utilisation means conserving, using, enhancing and developing fisheries resources to enable people to provide for their social, economic and cultural well-being.