The book "Participation in Fisheries Governance" offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of stakeholder participation in fisheries governance. It examines the benefits and challenges associated with the inclusion of various interest groups. The chapters are divided into three main themes: First, it discusses the value of stakeholder participation for fisheries governance. Proponents argue that it improves the quality of decision-making, resolves conflicts, and enhances compliance with regulations. Critics, on the other hand, often view participation as unnecessary and ineffective. The second theme addresses the connection between participatory approaches and the transition from single-species fisheries management to an ecosystem-based approach. Finally, the relationship between the experiential knowledge of fishermen and fisheries science is explored, particularly how fishermen's knowledge enhances our understanding of the marine environment. The central concern of the book is that while stakeholder participation is beneficial, it also comes with responsibilities: all parties involved have a duty to act as stewards of the marine environment.