scholarly journals Between uncertainty and hope: Young leaders as agents of change in sustainable small-scale fisheries

AMBIO ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Espinoza-Tenorio ◽  
Romana Gabriela Ehuan-Noh ◽  
Gabriela Alejandra Cuevas-Gómez ◽  
Nemer E. Narchi ◽  
Dora Elia Ramos-Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Sector ◽  
Generational Changes ◽  
Agents Of Change ◽  
Conservation Actions ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThe path to sustainable small-scale fisheries (SSF) is based on multiple learning processes that must transcend generational changes. To understand young leaders from communities with sustainable SSF management practices in Mexico, we used in-depth interviews to identify their shared motivations and perceptions for accepting their fishing heritage. These possible future decision-makers act as agents of change due to their organizational and technological abilities. However, young people are currently at a crossroads. Many inherited a passion for the sea and want to improve and diversify the fishing sector, yet young leaders do not want to accept a legacy of complicated socioenvironmental conditions that can limit their futures. These future leaders are especially concerned by the uncertainty caused by climate change. If fishing and generational change are not valued in planning processes, the continuity of fisheries, the success of conservation actions, and the lifestyles of young fishers will remain uncertain. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Small-scale Fisheries in Japan

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanni Bulian ◽  
Yasushi Nakano
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Power Relationship ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Sector ◽  
Religious Festivals ◽  
Critical Approaches ◽  
History Of

This collection of essays brings together a range of critical approaches, from varying disciplinary backgrounds, to provide an in-depth overview of the past and current status of small-scale fisheries in Japan. The book attempts to map out some of the major themes relating to community-based fisheries-management systems, environmental sustainability, lottery systems for allocating fishing spots, fishing livelihoods, local knowledge, social vulnerability to environmental hazards, socioeconomic factors affecting small-scale fisheries development, history of destructive fishing practices, women’s entrepreneurship in the seafood sector, traditional leadership systems, religious festivals, and power relationship between local communities and government agencies. The aim of this book is then to provide a comprehensive and multifaceted analysis of the cultural richness of this fishing sector, which still plays a key role in the broad academic debates focused on the potential small-scale fishery trajectories within the context of global scenarios.

scholarly journals Impacts of small-scale fisheries on mangrove fish assemblages

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Amorim Reis-Filho ◽  
Euan S Harvey ◽  
Tommaso Giarrizzo
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Fishery Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Fish Assemblages ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Fishing Pressure ◽  
Community Size ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Impacts ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The data requirements and resources needed to develop effective indicators of fishing impacts on target stocks may often be great, especially for mangrove fisheries where, for example, tidal cycles sequentially flood and drain the habitat as a result of natural processes. Here, we used underwater video systems to evaluate the impact of small-scale fisheries on mangrove fish assemblages at four levels of fishing pressure (low, medium, high, and no pressure). The lowest values of species richness and abundance were recorded in the areas fished most intensively. Conversely, the highest species richness and the occurrence of larger-bodied fish were recorded in areas of reduced fishing activity, which was surprisingly similar to the “no fishing” areas. The slopes of the community size spectra steepened in response to exploitation, while the relative abundance of medium-sized fish (16–25 cm) declined. Fishing for local or regional markets, rather than subsistence, also led to a decrease in the abundance of larger fish (>41 cm). The marked response of population parameters to fishing pressure reflected the impact of unregulated small-scale fisheries on areas of mangroves. Fishery management practices that ignore contemporary changes in these environments are likely to overestimate long-term yields, leading to overfishing. Thus, size-based approaches to evaluating fishing pressure were suitable for detecting negative responses from the mangrove fish assemblages. A next step will be to integrate size- and species-based ecological approaches that provide mechanisms to address pronounced decreases in specific species as a more profitable indicator of fishing impacts on mangrove fish assemblages. This approach will allow the development of effective conservation and management strategies.

PEREMPUAN DALAM PERIKANAN DAN AKUAKULTUR di KAB. INDRAGIRI HILIR RIAU

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fakultas Pertanian UNISI
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Fishing Vessels ◽  
Fishing Sector ◽  
And Gender

In terms of participation excellence, the fisheries sector of Indragiri Hilir Regency is gender biased. Pia dominates the scene, will hold leading positions such as ownership, control, and access to the productive resources of aquaculture production systems, as well as ownership of fishing vessels and equipment in the fishing sector. These roles benefit them financially by providing investment opportunities, loan facilities, and import and export licenses, among others. Despite the economic potential of small-scale fisheries and aquaculture, women invest very little in the aquaculture, artisanal and industrial sectors. Womentake a secondary role in processing and marketing, delaying major decisions for male counterparts. The underlying socio-cultural norms and gender relationships emphasized by intersectionality are often barriers to owning, accessing, or controlling productive resources and other inputs. Gender mainstreaming appears to be a very recent development in the fisheries sector. The goal of the study is the reorientation of women, especially those working in small-scale fisheries, including fisheries and aquaculture, toward active and significant participation in boat owner contribution, productivity, and policy/decision-making. Secondary data and conclusions from previous studies, especially reports and reviews from other districts,compared to what is available in Indragiri Hilir Regency. As a result, we propose expanding social entrepreneurship initiatives, bootstrapping,and social capital, among other interventions, to increase women's participation in the fisheries sector.

scholarly journals Vulnerability Analysis of Small Fishermen’s Household Livelihoods in Tegal City

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulfa Nur Auliatun Nissa ◽  
Arya Hadi Dharmawan ◽  
Saharuddin Saharuddin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Moral Economy ◽  
Bottom Layer ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Spatial Strategies ◽  
Resource Degradation ◽  
Depth Interviews

Small fishermen are known for being very dependent on fluctuating fish resources and the nature of open access fisheries which together cause resource degradation, poverty and marginalization. The problems of small-scale fisheries include low economic performance and limited ability or expertise in facing global pressure, including climate change. Based on the problems faced by small fishermen as described, it is certainly a separate danger on the fishermen's livelihood system which causes the livelihoods of small fishermen to be more vulnerable. The purpose of this study was to analyze the level of vulnerability of the livelihoods of small fishermen’s households. This research used quantitative methods supported by qualitative data. The study was conducted in Muarareja Sub-Districts, Tegal City, Central Java. This study was conducted using a livelihood vulnerability index questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Data was collected from forty respondents. This study found the fact that small scale fishermen both top and bottom layer in Muarareja village in which this study was conducted was not too vulnerable (resilient). However, they have a fairly good adaptive capacity with the use of capacity by using the livelihood capital optimally upper layer fishermen tend to use physical and financial capital to carry out exploitation and spatial strategies. On the other hand, the lower layers of fishermen mostly use their social capital such as affiliation with groups, high trust and patron-client systems based on moral economy.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN EFEKTIFITAS DAN EFISIENSI USAHA PERIKANAN TANGKAP LAUT SKALA KECIL MELALUI FASILITASI PETA PERKIRAAN ‘FISHING GROUND’

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Sonny Koeshendrajana ◽  
Tenny Apriliani ◽  
Maulana Firdaus
Keyword(s):  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Fishing Ground ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Monitoring Survey ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

Usaha perikanan tangkap laut skala kecil mendominasi struktur perikanan Indonesia, mencakup > 90% dari struktur perikanan tangkap yang ada di Indonesia. Permasalahan utama dalam pengembangan usaha perikanan pada kelompok ini adalah keterbatasan aset dan permodalan serta sifat musiman dan resiko ketidak pastian sebagai akibat keterbatasan kapasitas yang dimiliki. Hal ini diperparah oleh minimnya keberpihakan penentu kebijakan pada kelompok usaha tersebut. Tulisan ini merupakan bagian dari penelitian Panel Kelautan dan Perikanan Nasional (PANELKANAS) yang bertujuan menyediakan database yang akurat di tingkat mikro yang mampu merepresentasikan kinerja pembangunan sektor kelautan dan perikanan. Secara spesifik penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk merumuskan rekomendasi kebijakan peningkatan efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan perikanan tangkap laut skala kecil melalui fasilitasi peta perkiraan ‘fishing ground’. Data primer dan sekunder digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Data primer diperoleh melalui survei monitoring terhadap 30-40 contoh responden rumah tangga nelayan terpilih dengan menggunakan bantuan kuesioner terstruktur di lokasi Sibolga, Sampang dan Bitung; sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari laporan tahunan berbagai institusi terkait maupun hasil-hasil penelitian terdahulu. Analisis statistik deskriptif digunakan dalam penelitian ini, sedangkan penyajian dilakukan secara deskriptif eksploratif dengan bantuan teknik tabulasi silang. Hasil kajian memberikan ilustrasi dinamika musim penangkapan ikan di laut di lokasi terpilih, dinamika penguasaan aset dan investasi berdasarkan tipologi penangkapan, dinamika struktur biaya dan pendapatan serta rumusan rekomendasi kebijakan peningkatanan efektivitas dan efisiensi pengelolaan perikanan tangkap laut skala kecil melalui fasilitasi peta perkiraan ‘fishing ground’. Title: Improving Effectivity and Effienciency of Small-Scale Fisheries Business Through Facilitating the Estimated Fishing Ground Map. Small-scale fisheries business dominated the structure of Indonesian fisheries covering more than 90% of the structure of marine fisheries in Indonesia. Primary problems in the development of the sector were limited assets and capital as well as the seasonal nature and the uncertainties as a result of lack of capacity in managing the business. This situation compounded by lack of decision makers support to small scale fisheries. This paper is a part of Research Panel of the National Marine and Fisheries (PANELKANAS) which aims to provide an accurate data base at micro level by which are able to represent performance of the development of marine and fisheries sector. Specifically, this article aims to formulate policy recommendations to improving the effectiveness and efficiency marine capture fisheries management through facilitating an estimated ‘fishing ground’ map for small-scale fishers. Primary and secondary data were used in this study. Primary data were obtained through monitoring survey of 30-40 samples of selected fisher households by using a structured questionnaire at the Sibolga, Sampang and Bitung regencies, while secondary data were obtained from various institutions related to the annual report and the results of previous studies. A Descriptive statistics analysis was used in this study while the report was presented descriptive-exploratory by using cross tabulation techniques. Results of the study illustrate the dynamics of fishing season at selected locations, dynamic of control assets and investments based on the marine capture fisheries typology, dynamics of cost and revenue structure and formulation policy recommendations to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of marine capture fisheries management through the facilitation of small-scale map of the estimated ‘fishing ground’.

scholarly journals Sustainable Fishing? Ecological Footprint Analysis of an Artisanal Fishing Organization

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Myrna L. Bravo-Olivas ◽  
Rosa M. Chávez-Dagostino
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Forest Type ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Artisanal Fishing ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Sector ◽  
Global Impacts ◽  
Indirect Emission ◽  
Fishing Cooperative

Background: Small-scale fisheries are an important economic sector in terms of employment, national food security, enterprise development and foreign exchange earnings. Overfishing is one of the main impacts directly affecting fisheries. However, there are other kinds of global impacts not frequently considered. The ecological footprint indicator is not new but has been mostly overlooked by scholars in the artisanal fishing sector. The aim of this study was to evaluate the corporate ecological footprint of small-scale fisheries through a fishing cooperative at La Cruz de Loreto in Mexico, and determine its eco-efficiency as non-direct global impacts. Methods: The Compound Method Based on Financial Accounts (MC3.V.2 for its acronym in Spanish, version 2) was used. It includes the categories of emissions, materials, resources, services and contracts, land use and waste. Results: Eco-efficiency, determined by the organization´s ecological footprint, was 0.6 t/ha and its carbon footprint was 0.2 t/tCO2 per year, a low one when compared to others. The consumption category that contributed most to the footprint was indirect emissions and the ecosystem’s fossil energy, which could be explained by the characteristics of the fishing cooperative analyzed. Conclusion: The corporate ecological footprint for La Cruz de Loreto fishing cooperative is low when compared to others, but it indicates that they should improve in the category of indirect emission (reduce the consumption of electricity generated by fossil fuel and use of alternative energy) and should invest in the “forest” type of ecosystem to increase carbon sinks and mitigate the impacts.

scholarly journals Incentive for insincerity – pre-sentence restorative justice: in whose interests?

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 126-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Jones ◽  
Sean Creaney
Keyword(s):  
Restorative Justice ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Restorative Practices ◽  
Youth Justice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Personal Involvement ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is twofold. First it examines the use of restorative practices in the Youth Justice System. Second the paper seeks to critically assess the benefits of Restorative Justice (RJ) at the pre-sentence stage in England and Wales, particularly in terms of its ethical and practical application. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of a conceptual analysis. The authors draw principally on the experiences of a small scale pilot into the use of pre-sentence RJ and data from in-depth interviews with one of the pilot sites. A snapshot survey and discussions with a Youth Offending Team piloting pre-sentence RJ was also undertaken. Findings – The authors find that the level of personal involvement of victims in RJ has fallen short of expectations. The authors note that if there is to be reduced stress and trauma for victims participation needs to be independent of coercion or reward. Offenders who are lacking in sincerity should not be coerced or pressured into accepting pre-sentence RJ as this could, despite benign intents, exacerbate feelings of anger and distress for victims. The authors also note the importance of practitioners being properly trained in RJ conferencing as they have a fundamental part to play in mitigating against some of the potential risks. Practical implications – The paper identifies issues and ambiguities with pre-sentence RJ and examines in detail the complexities of working in such an environment. The paper will be of use to local and potentially national decision makers and commissioners of RJ programmes. Originality/value – The authors explore the under researched concept and delivery of pre-sentence RJ.

scholarly journals The Endangered Coastal Fishers along the Coast of the Archipelago Sea

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 5-35
Author(s):  
Kirsi Sonck-Rautio
Keyword(s):  
Political Ecology ◽  
Fisheries Management ◽  
Local Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Great Cormorant ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Current State ◽  
Fishing Sector

The small-scale fisheries of the Finnish archipelago are in crisis. Three major problems were identified during an ethnographic study of the different stake- holders in the fishing sector: the grey seal, the great cormorant, and regulation of pikeperch harvesting. Within the framework of political ecology, develop- ments in the current state of the fisheries are examined and the policy-mak- ing processes are analysed. Additionally, the notion of knowledge and the role of both scientific knowledge and local ecological knowledge in the context of fisheries management and fisheries management science are discussed.

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