Library on Governance in Social-Ecological Systems

Adana, Turkey

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Ayvalik-Haylazli Lagoon Fishery, Turkey

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The Ayvalik-Haylazli lagoon fishery is located on the Turkish Mediterranean coast near the town of Adana. The resource units are demersal fish (mullets, groupers, and snappers). The original case, which spans from 1976-1978, catalogues an action situation involving 103 registered fishermen from three neighboring villages. There is only one user group organization (referred to as a co-op) and all active fishermen are members in it. The charter of the co-op defines rules for membership. The co-op...
09 Aug 2016