The role of diversification in dynamic small-scale fisheries: Lessons from Baja California Sur, Mexico

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 139-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena M. Finkbeiner
Keyword(s):  
Baja California ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Baja California Sur ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries

scholarly journals Data collection on the small-scale fisheries of México

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (8) ◽  
pp. 1611-1614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Ramírez-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Baja California ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Marine Science ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Baja California Sur ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

Abstract Ramírez-Rodríguez, M. 2011. Data collection on the small-scale fisheries of México. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 68: 1611–1614. To improve data collection and analysis of basic fishery statistics provided by Mexican small-scale fishers, the official fishery-information system was modified by codes for fishing sites and species that facilitate data handling when used for estimating exploitation patterns related to fleet behaviour (zones/seasons) and production (catch and value per species). This is exemplified by analysing the relative importance of 14 fisheries and the dynamics of the black ark fishery in Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Sur, México.

Opportunities to improve sustainability of a Marine Protected Area: Small-scale fishing in Loreto, Baja California Sur, México

2021 ◽  
pp. 101852
Author(s):  
Miguel Armenta-Cisneros ◽  
Miguel Angel Ojeda-Ruiz ◽  
Elvia Aida Marín-Monroy ◽  
Alfredo Flores-Irigoyen
Keyword(s):  
Protected Area ◽  
Baja California ◽  
Marine Protected Area ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Baja California Sur

scholarly journals The role of dispersal and school attendance on reproductive dynamics in small, dispersed populations: Choyeros of Baja California Sur, Mexico

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. e0239523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane J. Macfarlan ◽  
Ryan Schacht ◽  
Eric Schniter ◽  
Juan José Garcia ◽  
Diego Guevara Beltran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Baja California ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Baja California Sur

Freshwater, Fish and the Future: Proceedings of the Global Cross-Sectoral Conference

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Inland Fisheries ◽  
Marginalized Groups ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

<em>Abstract</em> .—Understanding the role and value of small-scale fisheries to livelihoods and food security is a key challenge in conserving fishery resources. This is particularly true for small-scale inland fisheries, one of the most underreported and undervalued fisheries sectors that also increasingly faces environmental and societal change. Gender plays a central role in the different ways in which inland fisheries contribute to food and nutritional security in developing countries. The role of women in inland fisheries is significant, with millions of women contributing to dynamic capture fisheries and aquaculture supply chains. The role of women in inland fisheries, however, is less visible than the role of men and is often overlooked in policymaking processes. The need for participatory community-based approaches has been widely recognized in natural resource management literature as a means to capture people’s perspectives and empower marginalized groups. The Photovoice method is increasingly used as a participatory tool in health, social, and environmental research, but has had little adoption in inland fisheries research to date. The aims of this paper are (1) to review and evaluate the effectiveness of an emerging participatory method, Photovoice; and (2) to present a modified Photovoice method, applicable to the context of small-scale fisheries, to advance understanding of gender and socioecological dimensions. We outline the strengths and limitations of the method and highlight that it can be used as a tool for triangulation of mixed research methods or independently. We argue that Photovoice, as a participatory tool in fisheries research, has the potential to provide rich, qualitative, context-specific, untapped sources of knowledge to advance fisheries research and management. The use of Photovoice in the context of small-scale inland fisheries and aquaculture research is a timely endeavor given heightened interest to obtain insights into the previously overlooked aspects of gender and the need for more policy relevant information.

scholarly journals SMALL-SCALE SHRIMP FISHING IN SEARCH OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE MAGDALENA-ALMEJAS LAGOON SYSTEM, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MÉXICO: A REVIEW

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Ludwig Naegel ◽  
Mauricio Muñoz-Ochoa ◽  
Lorena Maria Durán-Riverol
Keyword(s):  
Baja California ◽  
Pacific Coast ◽  
Marine Conservation ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Baja California Sur ◽  
Lagoon System ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Large Water ◽  
Bahia Magdalena

The coastal lagoon system Bahía Magdalena / Almejas (BM/A) at the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, México, is a large water body extremely important for ecological, economic and social reasons. Because of its natural environment BM/A was declared as one of the areas deserving marine conservation priority. The exact number of fishermen and their families living around the Bay is not known, and neither is the currently registered small boats in service, nor the fishing efforts, expenses and yields. Recently, several civil organizations started working in the BM/A with the mission to solve some of the identified environmental and social problems. However, because of the lack of reliable data, wide spread corruption, and undirected and uncoordinated research make it very difficult to suggest ways to improve the livelihood of the small-scale shrimp fishermen without endangering the environment. Some promising options are small-scale aquaculture projects, mainly for off-shore mollusks production, and to offer eco-tourist activities as well as eco-friendly sport fishing. Both bring local employment opportunities while maintaining a quality environment. En busca de sustentabilidad de la pesquería de camarón a baja escala en el sistema lagunar Magdalena-Almejas Baja California Sur, México: una revisión El sistema lagunar Bahía Magdalena / Almejas (BM/A) ubicado en la costa oeste de Baja California Sur, México, es un cuerpo de agua de extrema importancia bajo las perspectivas ecológica, económica y social. Dado su ambiente natural, BM/A es considerada un área prioritaria en términos de conservación marina. Se desconoce cuántas familias de pescadores viven entorno a la bahía, así como el número registrado de embarcaciones pequeñas en activo, el esfuerzo pesquero, sus gastos, o su rendimiento. Recientemente, varias organizaciones civiles comenzaron labores en BM/A bajo la consigna de resolver algunos de los problemas ambientales y sociales identificados. Sin embargo, debido a la falta de datos confiables y a la corrupción, aunados a investigación mal dirigida y sin coordinación, dificultan la posibilidad de sugerir maneras de mejorar la sustentabilidad de la pesca menor de camarón sin poner en riesgo el ambiente. Algunas alternativas prometedoras son los proyectos acuaculturales a pequeña escala, principalmente para producción de moluscos lejos de la costa, así como las actividades ecoturísticas y la pesca deportiva ecológicamente amigable, dado que ambas abren oportunidades de empleo locales conservando la calidad del ambiente.

Strengthening participatory approaches to coastal fisheries governance in Papua New Guinea: the role of local-level government legislation

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Gina Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Local Level ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Participatory Approaches ◽  
Fisheries Governance ◽  
Coastal Fisheries ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Government Legislation

Fisheries governance in Papua New Guinea is a significant factor to the nation’s sustainable development. In seeking to strengthen community-based and participatory approaches to fisheries management in the nation, this paper will highlight the significant role of local-level governments in re-envisioning coastal and small-scale fisheries governance and argues that such local-level legislative authorities provide an opportunity to progress the nation’s coastal fisheries governance.

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