Ferry,-R.E.; Kohler,-C.C.  Effects of trap fishing on fish 
	populations inhabiting a fringing coral reef.  N.-AM.-
	J.-FISH.-MANAGE. 1987. vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 580-588.

Fish populations of two separate but structurally similar 
fringing coral reefs at La Gonave, Haiti, empirically 
determined to differ with respect to level of exploitation, 
were assessed by experimental trapping and visual censusing. 
The fish species composition, total fish abundance, and 
numerical catch per unit of effort did not differ 
significantly between sites. Scarids and chaetodontids, which 
collectively made up over 50% of the catch, were 
significantly smaller at the site of higher exploitation. The 
relatively small sizes of resident fishes on both reefs 
suggested there was overexploitation. We suggest a system of 
passive management employing fishermen "cooperatives" whereby 
new and modified gear could be introduced for exploitation of 
fish stocks that inhabit the deeper waters.