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1	The illegal exploitation of certain marine species as a form of environmental crime in the Western Cape Herbig, Friedo Johann Willem 25 August 2009 (has links) Conservation criminology as a derivative of environmental criminology is considered in this dissertation through a strategic/empirical investigation of the illegal exploitation of a cross-section of certain, essentially fiscally attractive marine resources, as a form of environmental crime in the Western Cape province. Through primarily qualitative and quantitative interviewing techniques, augmented by the application of a survey questionnaire, significant and pragmatic insight was obtained from knowledgeable functionaries. The study elucidates the purview and dynamics of the marine crime phenomenon by focussing specifically on issues such as modus operandi, crime scenes, causation, operational efficacy, and social/biological repercussions. Deficient policing capacity and concomitant lack of deterrence, compounded by institutional limitations, emerge as fundamental proclivities impeding proficient marine resource conservation. It is envisaged that this study will broaden the frontiers of marine crime knowledge, contributing not only to the implementation of effective mitigation programmes but also to enriching the criminological discipline as a whole. / Criminology / M.A. (Criminology) Conservation criminology Marine fishing industry Marine and Coastal Management Fishery control officer Policing effort Illegal/over exploitation Poaching Greed Fiscally attractive marine species Deterrence Resource guardianship Crime attractors Sustainable harvesting Biotic diversity 343.7692068 Environmental law -- Criminal provisions
2	The illegal trade in endangered animals in KwaZulu-Natal, with an emphasis on rhino poaching Griffiths, Megan Laura 02 1900 (has links) The illegal trade in endangered animals in KwaZulu-Natal, with an emphasis on rhino poaching, is tactically addressed in this dissertation. The aim is to expose the nature and extent of these crimes; the victims, offenders and modus operandi involved; the adjudication of wildlife offences; the causes and consequences concerned; the relevant criminological theories to explain these crimes; and recommendations for prevention. This research intends to examine the contemporary pandemic of rhino poaching in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and offer potential techniques for intervention. Furthermore, one of the main goals of the study is to reveal and enhance the extremely neglected field of conservation criminology. A general disregard by society for the environment, as well as the overall ineffectiveness and corruption of criminal justice and conservation authorities, comes to the fore. The purpose of the research is therefore to suggest possible prevention strategies in order to protect the rights of endangered species. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. (Criminology) Conservation criminology Organised crime Illegal trade in endangered animals Biodiversity Rhino Rhino poaching Poaching Poacher Trafficking Smuggling Trophy hunting Traditional Chinese Medicine 364.162859109684
3	The illegal exploitation of certain marine species as a form of environmental crime in the Western Cape Herbig, Friedo Johann Willem 25 August 2009 (has links) Conservation criminology as a derivative of environmental criminology is considered in this dissertation through a strategic/empirical investigation of the illegal exploitation of a cross-section of certain, essentially fiscally attractive marine resources, as a form of environmental crime in the Western Cape province. Through primarily qualitative and quantitative interviewing techniques, augmented by the application of a survey questionnaire, significant and pragmatic insight was obtained from knowledgeable functionaries. The study elucidates the purview and dynamics of the marine crime phenomenon by focussing specifically on issues such as modus operandi, crime scenes, causation, operational efficacy, and social/biological repercussions. Deficient policing capacity and concomitant lack of deterrence, compounded by institutional limitations, emerge as fundamental proclivities impeding proficient marine resource conservation. It is envisaged that this study will broaden the frontiers of marine crime knowledge, contributing not only to the implementation of effective mitigation programmes but also to enriching the criminological discipline as a whole. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. (Criminology) Conservation criminology Marine fishing industry Marine and Coastal Management Fishery control officer Policing effort Illegal/over exploitation Poaching Greed Fiscally attractive marine species Deterrence Resource guardianship Crime attractors Sustainable harvesting Biotic diversity 343.7692068 Environmental law -- Criminal provisions
4	The illegal trade in endangered animals in KwaZulu-Natal, with an emphasis on rhino poaching Griffiths, Megan Laura 02 1900 (has links) The illegal trade in endangered animals in KwaZulu-Natal, with an emphasis on rhino poaching, is tactically addressed in this dissertation. The aim is to expose the nature and extent of these crimes; the victims, offenders and modus operandi involved; the adjudication of wildlife offences; the causes and consequences concerned; the relevant criminological theories to explain these crimes; and recommendations for prevention. This research intends to examine the contemporary pandemic of rhino poaching in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and offer potential techniques for intervention. Furthermore, one of the main goals of the study is to reveal and enhance the extremely neglected field of conservation criminology. A general disregard by society for the environment, as well as the overall ineffectiveness and corruption of criminal justice and conservation authorities, comes to the fore. The purpose of the research is therefore to suggest possible prevention strategies in order to protect the rights of endangered species. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. (Criminology) Conservation criminology Organised crime Illegal trade in endangered animals Biodiversity Rhino Rhino poaching Poaching Poacher Trafficking Smuggling Trophy hunting Traditional Chinese medicine 364.162859109684

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