Of the 200 million people dependent on small-scale fisheries in the developing world, many are locked into economic systems that result in relative poverty. According to this report, the economic status of Third World fisheries could be improved through technology exchange both among developing regions and with industrialized countries. To this end, the report describes several innovative, relatively inexpensive technologies which may be adapted to suit indigenous needs and resources. Specifically, the technologies relate to: (1) boat design, construction, and propulsion; (2) fishing methods and gear; (3) artificial reefs and fish aggregating devices; (4) coastal mariculture; and (5) fish processing and preservation. Acknowledging that constraints to small-scale fisheries are rarely due simply to the absence of a specific technology, the report cites pertinent biological, economic, and social factors for consideration by those involved in introducing fishing technologies. Major problems are identified as: lack of government support; competition with large, modern commercial fisheries; overexploitation of marine resources; water pollution and mangrove destruction; limited access to markets due to lack of credit, capital, and transportation; inadequate equipment; and scarcity of wood for boat construction.