1. What to do if the problem has already occurred?
When implementing resource management activities in a specific area, there may be phenomena such as conflicts between fishermen on the fishing grounds, frequent illegal operations by migrant fishermen, or difficult management of fishermen’s households due to the decrease in size or reduction of the target resources. In such cases, a place for discussion among community residents and fishery stakeholders in the target area should be set up to clarify the causes. There is not always a single cause but often a combination of factors. Furthermore, there are often differences in interpretation of the phenomenon depending on the position of the speaker. Therefore, a wide range of information sources is needed to understand the context and factors behind the phenomena. Organising workshops with a variety of stakeholders can be an effective way of understanding the situation. Sharing the perceptions gained through such activities among the parties involved is an important step in resource management activities.