scholarly journals Defining Small-Scale Fisheries and Examining the Role of Science in Shaping Perceptions of Who and What Counts: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Smith ◽  
Xavier Basurto
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries

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.

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.

scholarly journals Unravelling the Role of Gender in Fisheries’ Socio-Economic Performance: The Case of Greek Small-Scale Fisheries

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5304
Author(s):  
Angelos Liontakis ◽  
Irene Tzouramani ◽  
Stamatis Mantziaris ◽  
Alexandra Sintori
Keyword(s):  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Economic Indicators ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Unpaid Labor ◽  
The Family

Small-scale fisheries account for 94% of the Greek fishing fleet. The sector consists mainly of family-owned vessels and highly depends on family labor. While the role of women as crew members is of particular interest, there is little evidence of their actual employment status, labor situation, and contribution in the fishing activity. This paper focuses on women in small-scale fisheries in order to investigate their role in the sector and reveal their contribution to fishing enterprises. In addition, it implements a comparative analysis to investigate the differences in various socio-economic indicators in small-scale vessels with and without female crew members. The results indicate that the presence of women has a positive outcome on several social and economic indicators that reflect the wealth of both fishing households and employees. In terms of employment, several differences in the structural characteristics appeared regarding the onshore employment, the share of unpaid labor, and the total hours worked. The majority of female crew members can be characterized as “fisherwomen,” since fishing is their main occupation. Further in-depth research to investigate the family relations among crew members and how they affect the fishing enterprise can supplement the existing research.

scholarly journals KESENJANGAN GENDER PADA PEMANFAATAN PERIKANAN SKALA KECIL DI KABUPATEN NATUNA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Armen Zulham ◽  
Rani Hafsaridewi ◽  
Hikmah Hikmah ◽  
Permana Ari Soejarwo ◽  
Bayu Vita Indah Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Fleets ◽  
And Control

Kesenjangan gender atau perbedaan peran laki-laki dan perempuan terhadap akses dan kontrol dalam pengambilan keputusan pada aktivitas perikanan skala kecil di Kabupaten Natuna masih tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesenjangan gender pada pemanfaatan perikanan skala kecil di Kabupaten Natuna; dan merumuskan strategi untuk mencapai kesetaraan gender. Data yang digunakan adalah data primer yang terpilah gender. Data primer dikumpulkan pada bulan Agustus 2019 terhadap 52 responden nelayan penangkap ikan skala kecil di 5 (lima) kecamatan di Pulau Bunguran – Kabupaten Natuna. Data diolah dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan software excel untuk memperoleh persentase tiga keputusan responden pada 5 kecamatan tersebut. Hasil analisis menunjukkan pengambilan keputusan pada perikanan skala kecil di Kabupaten Natuna masih didominasi oleh laki-laki. Kesenjangan gender terjadi pada aktivitas persiapan penangkapan ikan, kegiatan penangkapan ikan di laut, paska panen (penangkapan) ikan. Oleh karena itu, Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Natuna perlu merancang program stimulasi ekonomi untuk membuka lapangan kerja bagi perempuan dan memberi peluang partisipasi terhadap istri nelayan dalam pengambilan keputusan, dengan melibatkannya dalam kegiatan pelelangan ikan di tempat pelelangan ikan (TPI) atau pengurus armada penangkapan ikan. Title: Gender Gap of Small Scale Fisheries Utilization in Natuna Regency The gender gap or the different role of access and control among men and women on the decision making process in small scale fishery activities in Natuna is remain high. The purpose of this research is to analyze the gender gap in small-scale fisheries utilization and to provide the strategy to achieve gender equality. Gender disaggregated primary data were collected in August 2019 from 52 respondents of the small scale fishermen in 5 sub regency in the Bungguran Island of Natuna Regency. The data were processed using excel software to find out the percentage of 3 reasons for respondent participation. The findings shows that decision maker is dominated by fishermen. The gender gap occurred in preparation process of the fishing activities, fishing activities, and post fishing activities. Therefore, government of Natuna Regency must prepare the economic stimulus program for providing labor opportunities for women, encourage the participation of the fishermen’s wife in decision making process by involving them in fish auction activity or as manager of fishing fleets.

scholarly journals Women’s role and support for the closed fishing season in the small-scale fisheries (SSF) of Davao Gulf, Philippines

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edison D Macusi ◽  
Erna S. Macusi ◽  
Charlen Mae Gaab ◽  
Anna Barboza ◽  
Larry N. Digal
Keyword(s):  
Food Processing ◽  
Elementary Level ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Limited Participation ◽  
Fishing Season ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries ◽  
Fishing Gears ◽  
Women's Role ◽  
Study Sites

Abstract Women’s role and support for the fisheries are barely acknowledged, they are stereotyped and marginalized and given limited participation in the fisheries. This study aims to describe the role of women and investigate their support for the closed fishing season in the small-scale fisheries (SSF) of Davao Gulf, Philippines. Survey data were collected in six study sites, only surveying women respondents involved in fishing and fishery-related activities. Interviews were conducted from November 2019 to July 2020 with respondents from Governor Generoso, Lupon, Davao City, Sta. Maria, Malita, and Don Marcelino (N = 255). The information collected was validated through seven focus groups with a total number of participants, N = 112. Results showed that women respondents who live near the shore, were poorly educated, attended elementary level (38%), do not own any parcel of land (91%), but have access to microfinance credit (64%). Women participated in the fisheries by gleaning for food and income. Some of their activities were performed to support their husbands, including preparing fishing gears (23%), food processing (6%), collecting and sorting fishery products (10%), marketing fish catches (25%), and gleaning (21%). Other results showed that women strongly support the closed fishing season which was significantly influenced by fisheries-related variables e.g. proportion of catch sold, and belonging to a family of fishers [B = 0.459 (S.E.=0.188), Wald = 5.928 df = 1, p = .015]. They support the policy for sustainability of their husband’s catches and their livelihood. Women also mentioned the need for financial seed capital for fishing gears, fishing operation and rented stalls for selling of fish.

scholarly journals A systematic review of co-managed small-scale fisheries: Social diversity and adaptive management improve outcomes

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 212-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laia d’Armengol ◽  
María Prieto Castillo ◽  
Isabel Ruiz-Mallén ◽  
Esteve Corbera
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adaptive Management ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Social Diversity ◽  
Small Scale Fisheries
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