This advisory note is aimed at (Asian) fisheries managers and policy makers which are considering investing in development programs to install anchored fish aggregating devices to provide employment, fish and income opportunities for coastal inshore fisher communities. This advisory note provides a brief short summary overview of the key points in the report by Beverly, S., Griffiths, D. and Lee, R. (2012) entitled, Anchored fish aggregating devices for artisanal fisheries in South and Southeast Asia: benefits and risks.