REPORT to the GOVERNMENT of YUGOSLAVIA on a SURVEY OF INLAND FISHERY PROBLEMS. FAO/UNDP (TA), (TA 2229).
The inland fisheries of Yugoslavia are of a considerable importance to the economy of the country, are useful in providing protein food especially in areas where marine fish are not imported in quantity, and have an important recreational value. They have large capability for expansion and their further development should be promoted.
The commercial fisheries for wild stocks in open waters appear to be rather static. The reasons for this should be determined and necessary action taken to preserve and if possible enhance them - not only for the sake of the natural resource but in order to protect present investment.
The sport fishery, which also needs to be preserved in some areas, appears capable of much greater development and represents a distinct economic asset which is not as yet sufficiently recognized. It deserves greater promotion.