The objectives of the project include an assessment of overall progress and readiness of APEC Economies in implementing marine ecosystem-based management (EBM) and ecosystem approach to fisheries management (EAF), and identification of any challenges in implementation. The project serves to improve understanding of the range, nature, degree and complexity of marine EBM/EAF practice amongst APEC as a whole.

This final report describes a range of marine EBM/EAF activities, practices and programs currently being undertaken by APEC Economies, and identifies some elements of practice in this regard.

• Introduction
• Project Background
• Elements of Ecosystem-based Management (EBM)
• Elements of an Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF)
• Challenges and Opportunites
• Conclusion