Deepwater fsheries in the Caribbean Sea are poorly studied and mostly unmanaged, despite their importance to local economies and food security. In the MesoAmerican region, deepwater fsheries are nearshore and easily accessible in many locations by small vessels, but historical and contemporary fshing efort varies by country.

Assessing the size, growth rate and structure of a seasonal population of whale sharks using conventional tagging and photo identification
Population size and structure of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) remain unknown despite their economic importance to targeted tourism and fisheries and their 2002 listing on