Community-based management of near-shore fisheries in Vanuatu: What works?

► Examines factors of change in community-based fisheries management systems in Vanuatu. ► Reveals the increasing and excessive reliance on external agencies. ► Most community fishing rules were short-lived. ► the over-reliance of community-based marine reserves as a management tool. ► Community fishing rules must be strengthened by specific government-based regulations.