Determinación del nivel de conocimiento y aplicación del Instrumento “Evaluación de Efectividad de Manejo de la Reserva Biosfera Bosawas” en las comunidades del Territorio Miskitus Indian Tasbaika Kum, Nicaragua

El presente estudio fue realizado en El Territorio ―Miskitu Indian Tasbaika Kum‖ (MITK), ubicada en la zona núcleo de la Reserva de Biosfera Bosawás (RBB). El propósito del mismo consistió en evaluar el Instrumento Metodológico de evaluación de la efectividad de manejo de la Reserva de Biosfera Bosawas considerando las prácticas, costumbres y tradiciones del Territorio. Para identificar el nivel de conocimiento sobre el instrumento, formas de manejo de los RRNN, alcance de su gestión local y administrativa, su cosmovisión y cultura indígenas del mismo, se implementó la siguiente metodología: (1) Aplicación de entrevista dirigida a un promedio de 25 líderes pre seleccionados en las comunidades del territorio y a 14 estudiantes del territorio que cursan carreras en la UNA; (2) implementación de 3 talleres locales y 1 en las instalaciones de la UNA para la revisión del instrumento (ámbitos, criterios e indicadores) y su posible modificación; (3) Análisis de los resultados: de las entrevistas, de los talleres y de los aportes o comentarios recabados, para estimar el estado de los recursos naturales, del nivel de conocimiento y evaluación de la efectividad de manejo de sus potenciales naturales a partir de la implementación del instrumento. Del total de participantes, en los diferentes encuentros con los líderes asistieron un promedio de 9 mujeres, y en el encuentro con los estudiantes solamente asistió una mujer. Del total de participantes, el 93.3 % desconoce de la existencia del instrumento; solamente el 6.7 %, tiene conocimiento respecto del instrumento metodológico de la efectividad de manejo de RBB, dado que algunos de ellos participaron de su construcción, pero no lo divulgaron en las asambleas del territorio. La evaluación del Instrumento metodológico por los líderes indígenas es considerada en un nivel del cumplimiento del 56 %, en cambio los estudiantes indígenas la evalúan con el 47.2%; significa que para los participantes los Recursos Naturales del territorio se manejan con una efectividad entre la condición de Aceptable y Regular, respectivamente. Lo que significa que hay deficiencia en el cumpliendo de las gestiones administrativas tanto del Gobierno Territorial Indígena (GTI) como de los habitantes indígenas del territorio. A partir de su aplicación, los participantes coinciden en que el instrumento es una vía importante que necesitan divulgar y manejar en los territorios para el desarrollo de capacidades de autogestiones locales en el manejo satisfactorio para sus pueblos.

Interim report on geology and ground-water resources of Indian River County, Florida

In the area of this investigation a partial inventory was made of the estimated 2,000 existing wells to obtain information on location, depth, and yield of representative wells. Also, data were obtained on the quality of water from the various aquifers, and on the fluctuation of water levels in certain wells in the Floridan aquifer. The hydraulic characteristics of the Floridan aquifer at several sites were determined by means of pumping tests. (PDF has 80 pages.)

Proceedings of the Indian Ocean Conference: Forging Unity: Coastal Communities and the Indian Ocean's Future

This is the proceedings of the Indian Ocean Conference "Forging Unity: Coastal Communities and the Indian Ocean's Future". It contains papers, presentations and vision statement of the conference.

The Costs of Ecosystem Adaptation: Methodology and Estimates for Indian Forests

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Simple broodstock management to control indirect selection and inbreeding: Indian carp example

Following a survey of the important traits of Indian carp broodstock at some southern Indian hatcheries, it was found that the broodstock selection was size selective, exerting strong, negative selection of prematuration growth rate and positive selection on age at first maturation. This meant that the hatchery bred inadvertently slower growing and later maturing individuals. Details are given of approaches to avoid such negative selection and minimize inbreeding.

Local solutions to challenges of West Indian Ocean fisheries development

The West Indian Ocean is rich in biodiversity and marine resources. This paper gives an overview of fisheries development and resource management in the region. There are many shared issues that must be addressed within countries and at the regional level. These are illustrated by examples from three countries. In Mozambique the issues of lack of information about artisanal fisheries, excessive harvesting of juveniles and conflicts between artisanal and commercial sectors are highlighted. Elements in addressing this include targeted research and decision-making support tools. The challenges faced in Somalia stem primarily from the political instability that contributed to an absence of sound fisheries policy. An example of a highly participatory process to develop the policy provides a model for other countries. In Tanzania, the issue of dynamite fishing was addressed by local communities initiating a program to promote wise use of the resources. There is a clear opportunity for better collaboration and greater integration of fisheries research and management on a regional basis. There is also much to be learnt by the sharing of experiences between countries. This has been initiated by some recently launched regional cooperation projects, but there are still many challenges facing this region.

Role of women in Indian shrimp farming

Women in India are involved in various facets of shrimp (Penaeus monodon; Penaeus indicus) farming, including pond construction, seed collection, collection of feed materials and preparation of feeds, pond maintenance and post-harvest handling. This study indicates that 40% of laborers involved in shrimp farm construction are women. The various roles of women in shrimp farming are also described.

Length-weight relationship of some marine fish species in Reunion Island, Indian Ocean

The length-weight relationship of 29 marine fish species form Reunion Island (SW Indian Ocean) belonging to 14 families were computed. Data from 5,340 individuals were used for this purpose. Fish were sampled using different techniques, mainly with rotenone poisoning on coral reef flats, beach seine and handlines on shallow coastal bays, and longline fishing in the nearby open sea.

Empowering natives through autobiographical writing: Lee Maracles Bobbi Lee indian rebel and Leslie Marmon Silkos The turquoise ledge: a memoir

Esta dissertação trata de duas obras autobiográficas escritas por autoras nativas que ganharam reconhecimento na década de 70: Bobbi Lee Indian Rebel (1975), da nativo-canadense Lee Maracle, e The Turquoise Ledge: a Memoir (2010), da nativo-americana Leslie Marmon Silko. A importância destas autoras para a Renascença Nativo-Americana/Canadense é inegável, e cada uma delas contribuiu fazendo uso de estratégias diferentes: enquanto Maracle começou sua carreira com Bobbi Lee Indian Rebel, de cunho autobiográfico, Silko esperou mais de trinta anos para publicar The Turquoise Ledge. A problematização de se ver estas obras pelo olhar estritamente ocidental, ou estritamente nativo, é discutida, assim como o aparentemente inevitável tom político dessas narrativas. Ainda que mais de três décadas separem a publicação das obras selecionadas, perguntas como: Estas obras podem ser consideradas literatura?, Elas têm como principal propósito engrandecer feitos pessoais das autoras?, ou Como essas narrativas contribuem para o empoderamento do povo Nativo? podem nunca chegar a serem respondidas, mas, de fato, incitaram a escrita desta dissertação e nortearam nossa análise

Problems in culturing black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) the semi-intensive way: an Indian experience

This paper details some of the problems encountered in culturing black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) the semi-intensive way in India, which include aquatic macrophytes; invasions by molluscs, jellyfish and frogs; predators; fouling organisms; and others.