Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elizabeth A. Nyboer, Hsien-Yung Lin, Joseph R. Bennett, Joseph Gabriel, William Twardek, Auston D. Chhor, Lindsay Daly, Sarah Dolson, Eric Guitard, Peter Holder, Christina M. Mozzon, Alexandria Trahan, Dennis Zimmermann, Kathleen Kesner-Reyes, Cristina Garilao, Kristin Kaschner, Steven J. Cooke
Summary: Recreational fisheries play a vital role in the social, cultural, and economic well-being of coastal and riparian regions worldwide, but climate change poses a threat to their sustainability. Around 25% of fish species targeted for recreational fishing are vulnerable to climate change, with mismatches found between conservation efforts and vulnerability levels.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
A. R. Watson, C. Blount, D. P. McPhee, D. Zhang, M. P. Lincoln Smith, K. Reeds, J. E. Williamson
Summary: This article provides the first comprehensive literature review of recreational fishing marine debris (RFMD) on a global scale. The review identified plastic and metal as the dominant debris materials found. It also found that nearshore coastal areas and reefs acted as both sources and sinks of RFMD and identified a diverse suite of potential impacts at local scales, such as ghost fishing and entanglement.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ashley M. Fowler, Natalie A. Dowling, Jeremy M. Lyle, Josep Alos, Leif E. Anderson, Steven J. Cooke, Andy J. Danylchuk, Keno Ferter, Heath Folpp, Clifford Hutt, Kieran Hyder, Daniel K. Lew, Michael B. Lowry, Tim P. Lynch, Nicholas Meadows, Estanis Mugerza, Kjell Nedreaas, Domingos Garrone-Neto, Faith A. Ochwada-Doyle, Warren Potts, David Records, Scott Steinback, Harry V. Strehlow, Sean R. Tracey, Michael D. Travis, Jun-ichi Tsuboi, Jon Helge Volstad, Rowan C. Chick
Summary: Recreational fishing is undervalued and poorly integrated into the management of multi-sector fisheries, leading to marginalization of recreational fishers and hindering fisheries sustainability. A study on marine fisheries harvest strategies in 11 nations reveals a gap in inclusion of recreational fishing compared to the commercial sector. The lack of explicit objectives, data collection, performance indicators, and management controls in harvest strategies for recreational fishing reduces its effectiveness in achieving sustainability goals.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexander C. Winkler, Edward C. Butler, Colin G. Attwood, Bruce Q. Mann, Warren M. Potts
Summary: The use of drones in recreational fishing is gaining popularity, especially in New Zealand, South Africa, and Australia. However, this practice raises concerns in terms of ecological impact, social ethics, and governance, highlighting the need for further research and management considerations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shelby L. Ziegler, Rachel O. Brooks, Scott L. Hamilton, Benjamin I. Ruttenberg, Jennifer A. Chiu, Ryan T. Fields, Grant T. Waltz, Chenchen Shen, Dean E. Wendt, Richard M. Starr
Summary: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are established worldwide to mitigate the effects of various stressors on marine communities. This study found that the impacts of MPAs on fish communities are influenced by fishing pressure and environmental factors. Specifically, MPAs have the strongest positive effects on heavily exploited fish communities. Therefore, it is important for managers to consider both human-induced stressors and environmental conditions when establishing MPAs, as well as implement long-term monitoring programs to assess their functionality.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ashley Trudeau, Eleanor A. Bochenek, Abigail S. Golden, Michael C. Melnychuk, Douglas R. Zerneckis, Olaf P. Jensen
Summary: Managers of recreational fisheries often make assumptions about fishing effort without considering angler behavioral adaptations. This study found that fishing effort on charter boats was consistent and primarily influenced by the availability of target species, while party boat anglers were more responsive to possession limits.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Matthew Navarro, Atakelty Hailu, Tim Langlois, Karina L. Ryan, Michael Burton, Marit E. Kragt
Summary: In this study, a novel method combining random utility models and spatial ecological models was used to predict the impacts of site closures on recreational fishing experiences. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach by simulating the effects of no-take marine reserves on fishing experiences.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hasnain Raza, Qun Liu, Mohammed Shahidul Alam, Yanan Han
Summary: The marine fisheries resources of Pakistan have been significantly impacted in recent decades, primarily due to overfishing and the mass exclusion of small and older fish. This study suggests increasing mesh size and reducing the number of boats in order to promote sustainable development.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tomasz Kajetan Czarkowski, Krzysztof Kupren, Anna Hakuc-Blazowska, Andrzej Kapusta
Summary: The fish hook is a commonly used tool in recreational fishing. Its role extends beyond capturing fish to include protecting living aquatic resources and promoting catch-and-release fishing. The choice of hook type has implications for fishing efficiency and the well-being of released fish.
Article
Fisheries
Justas Dainys, Harry Gorfine, Fernando Mateos-Gonzalez, Christian Skov, Robertas Urbanavic, Asta Audzijonyte
Summary: As recreational fishing becomes more popular, it is important to understand the number of anglers and their behavior. This study presents two novel methods, using drones and GPS devices, to monitor recreational fishing. The results show that both methods are accurate and have high potential for assessing fishing activities.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Gergely Boros, Attila Mozsar, Andras Specziar
Summary: This study assessed the nutrient content and load of angler baits used in Lake Balaton, Hungary, and found that the use of these baits increased nutrient loading. Sustainable nutrient balance can be achieved by limiting bait use and selecting baits with relatively low nutrient content.
ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Economics
Jesse D. Backstrom, Richard T. Woodward
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of site amenities and diversity factors on the site choice decisions of recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico, and discusses the implications for coastal resource management.
MARINE RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Cameron J. Desfosses, Stuart J. Blight, Ainslie M. Denham, Stephen M. Taylor
Summary: The collection of fine-scale recreational fishing data using advanced tools in the Peel-Harvey Estuary revealed significant relationships between fishing activity and season, time, and location for blue-swimmer crabs. This study provides important insights for planning and optimizing recreational fishing surveys in the future.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Limnology
Beatriz S. Dias, Michael G. Frisk, Adrian Jordaan
Summary: Research on the management of small pelagics, or forage fish, is still in its early stages, but simulations suggest that increasing the connectivity of anadromous forage fish can enhance the diversity and resilience of marine ecosystems.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kelly S. Boyle, Crystal L. Hightower, T. Reid P. Nelson, Sean Powers
Summary: Estimating fishing effort is crucial for effective fisheries management. In this study, passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) was used to infer fishing effort at artificial reef sites in the Gulf of Mexico. By automatically detecting sounds indicative of fishing vessels, the method proved to be effective in monitoring daily and long-term patterns of fishing activity.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kyle W. Shertzer, Nathan M. Bacheler, Lewis G. Coggins, John Fieberg
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
Kate I. Siegfried, Erik H. Williams, Kyle W. Shertzer, Lewis G. Coggins
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
Brian J. Langseth, Amy M. Schueller, Kyle W. Shertzer, J. Kevin Craig, Joseph W. Smith
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2016)
Review
Fisheries
Catherine M. Dichmont, Roy A. Deng, Andre E. Punt, Jon Brodziak, Yi-Jay Chang, Jason M. Cope, James N. Ianelli, Christopher M. Legault, Richard D. Methot, Clay E. Porch, Michael H. Prager, Kyle W. Shertzer
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
Kyle W. Shertzer, John Fieberg, Jennifer C. Potts, Michael L. Burton
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Ecology
Nikolai Klibansky, Kyle W. Shertzer, G. Todd Kellison, Nathan M. Bacheler
Article
Fisheries
Nicholas D. Ducharme-Barth, Kyle W. Shertzer, Robert N. M. Ahrens
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Elizabeth N. Brooks, James T. Thorson, Kyle W. Shertzer, Richard D. M. Nash, Jon K. T. Brodziak, Kelli F. Johnson, Nikolai Klibansky, Brian K. Wells, Jonathan White
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kyle W. Shertzer, Nathan M. Bacheler, G. Todd Kellison, John Fieberg, Robert K. Wiggers
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi-Hsiu Chen, Kyle W. Shertzer, T. Shay Viehman
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Brendan J. Runde, Nathan M. Bacheler, Kyle W. Shertzer, Paul J. Rudershausen, Beverly Sauls, Jeffrey A. Buckel
Summary: Fishery regulations mandate the release of many caught fish, with accurate estimates of discard mortality becoming increasingly important. This study used acoustic telemetry to track the movements of released Red Snapper in North Carolina, finding that using descender devices can reduce discard mortality and aid in rebuilding the stock.
MARINE AND COASTAL FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Mandy Karnauskas, Kyle W. Shertzer, Claire B. Paris, Nicholas A. Farmer, Theodore S. Switzer, Susan K. Lowerre-Barbieri, G. Todd Kellison, Ruoying He, Ana C. Vaz
Summary: Geopolitical fishery management boundaries often do not align with the ecological population structure of marine species, which poses challenges for their assessment and management. This study focuses on the red snapper, an iconic and heavily exploited species in the US Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern US Atlantic coast. It suggests that the Atlantic population of red snapper is partially sustained by offspring from the Gulf of Mexico, and effective management of the Gulf population may have important implications for sustainable harvest off the Atlantic coast.
FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Kyle W. Shertzer, Erik H. Williams, Skyler R. Sagarese
Summary: To achieve accurate stock assessments, it is important to consider discard mortality in fisheries. There are three common approaches to modeling discards in assessments: lumping them with landings, treating them as their own fleet, or linking them with landings through a retention function. Simulation studies and a case study of red grouper in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico show that modeling discards explicitly can lead to different outcomes and have implications for management advice.
Article
Fisheries
Michael L. Burton, Jennifer C. Potts, Andrew D. Ostrowski, Kyle W. Shertzer