Article
Environmental Studies
Irna Sari, Muhammad Ichsan, Alan White, Syahril Abdul Raup, Sugeng Hari Wisudo
Summary: Small-scale fisheries in Indonesia, which involve 90% of the total number of fishers and provide significant employment for coastal communities, face challenges with catch reporting and monitoring due to the scattered nature of fishers across thousands of islands. Collaborative efforts between the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and the USAID Sustainable Ecosystems Advanced (SEA) Project have initiated the development of a fishing logbook system to address these challenges. The holistic intervention using sustainable livelihood approach aims to establish a systematic approach for catch monitoring in Indonesian small-scale fisheries, recognizing the tradeoff between an ideal logbook system and an applicable model for this context.
Article
Area Studies
Lucas Watt
Summary: Through ethnographic fieldwork with Fijian beche-de-mer fishers, traders and exporters, this study examines the impact of a moratorium on beche-de-mer trade flows. The research argues that the relational ties between indigenous communities and Chinese-Fijian buyers undermined the effectiveness of the moratorium.
ASIA PACIFIC VIEWPOINT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sheryl L. Hendriks
Summary: Artisanal fishing is crucial in improving livelihoods, enhancing nutrition, and strengthening food systems, but the involvement of fishers is needed at local, national, and global levels.
Article
Environmental Studies
Natasha Stacey, Emily Gibson, Neil R. Loneragan, Carol Warren, Budy Wiryawan, Dedi S. Adhuri, Dirk J. Steenbergen, Ria Fitriana
Summary: Small-scale fisheries play a crucial role in global coastal communities but face challenges such as poverty and vulnerability. Analysis of 20 livelihood-focused interventions in Indonesia revealed that using the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, inclusive and holistic approaches, participatory capacity development methodologies, and collaboration with various stakeholders can support positive program outcomes.
Article
Environmental Studies
Antaya March, Pierre Failler
Summary: Small-scale fisheries play a crucial role in poverty alleviation and food security in Africa. To guide realistic policy reform and sustainable development projects, it is important to support local governance, develop integrated policies focusing on food security, invest in low-cost innovation, diversify fishing practices and livelihoods opportunities, and support existing infrastructure and initiatives.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Brittany Derrick, Keanna Burns, Audrey Zhu, Vania Andreoli, Dirk Zeller, Daniel Pauly
Summary: The Socotra Archipelago in Yemen heavily relies on small-scale fishing, but the reporting of fisheries catches has been incomplete. This study reconstructs the total catches and fishing effort in the region from 1950 to 2019, finding that the officially reported catch accounts for only 20% of the total reconstructed catch. The findings suggest overexploitation of resources and highlight the importance of sustainable management for the fish stocks in the Socotra Archipelago.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
P. S. Swathi Lekshmi, Kalidoss Radhakrishnan, R. Narayanakumar, V. P. Vipinkumar, Shinoj Parappurathu, Shyam S. Salim, B. Johnson, Phalguni Pattnaik
Summary: Through a study in Andhra Pradesh, India, it was found that women make a significant contribution to household income and livelihood security in fisheries, with differences in decision-making behavior compared to men. Data suggests that policy interventions are needed to address the existing disparities between men and women in the sector.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristina Pineiro-Corbeira, Sara Barrientos, Rodolfo Barreiro, Raquel de la Cruz-Modino
Summary: Kelp forests are declining worldwide, but their consequences for small-scale fisheries have been overlooked. This study conducted interviews with fishermen in NW Spain to gather local ecological knowledge about kelp forests, highlighting their economic importance and decline.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Latifa Pelage, Arnaud Bertrand, Beatrice Padovani Ferreira, Flavia Lucena-Fredou, Anne K. S. Justino, Thierry Fredou
Summary: The study found that all ontogenetic classes of the twelve selected species caught by northeast Brazil SSFs along an estuary-shelf break gradient were in line with a balanced harvest (BH) pattern. Most gears predominately caught young individuals and low trophic level species, suggesting that size limitations alone may not be sufficient to prevent overfishing.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Richard Freeman, Kristina Svels
Summary: Gender approaches in fisheries policy and research are under-represented, despite the significant role women play in small-scale family-run fisheries. Though some studies focus on gender, the impact of FLAGs on women has yet to be contextualized.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Hillary Smith, Alejandro Garcia Lozano, Dana Baker, Hannah Blondin, Jill Hamilton, Jonathan Choi, Xavier Basurto, Brian Silliman
Summary: Research on small-scale fisheries (SSFs) has shown that ecological studies are mainly focused on marine fisheries in Latin America, while inland and Asian fisheries are understudied. There is more coverage on bony fish and invertebrates compared to endangered cartilaginous fishes. Recent studies have shifted focus towards human dimensions and ecosystem ecology, moving away from a previous emphasis on population ecology.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Heitor O. Braga, Ulisses M. Azeiteiro, Alexandre Schiavetti, Luisa Magalhaes
Summary: Historical information on cockle landings and local knowledge in the Ria de Aveiro remains incomplete, necessitating a study on recent changes in cockle fishing and fishers' satisfaction with the rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study revealed a downward trend in cockle stock over the past 60 years, as well as fishers' discontent with income and government support. Synergistic initiatives involving all stakeholders are essential for the sustainability of the cockle resource in the Iberian Peninsula.
Review
Environmental Studies
Joshua S. Stoll, Sarah C. Risley, Paloma R. Henriques
Summary: Small-scale fisheries play a significant role in society, but are often poorly understood. This study aims to bring attention to the sector by providing preliminary definitions, describing the diversity and economic value of landings, and identifying key drivers of change.
Article
Environmental Studies
Edison D. Macusi, Imee S. Maynawang, Robert E. Katikiro, Jee Grace Suyo, Erna S. Macusi
Summary: The lack of attention and funding in studying women in fisheries has led to a gendered analysis being absent in understanding the contributions of women to enhancing fisheries sustainability. This article highlights the crucial roles and responsibilities of women in motivating proper management, conservation measures, and sound policies in fisheries. The study conducted in Surigao del Sur in the Philippines reveals that women actively participate in various roles, initiate innovative solutions, and contribute to the better management of marine resources.
Article
Fisheries
Paula Satizabal, Philippe Le Billon, Dyhia Belhabib, Lina M. Saavedra-Diaz, Isabela Figueroa, Gina Noriega, Nathan J. Bennett
Summary: This paper discusses the risks and ethical challenges faced by a blue crimes research agenda to improve rather than worsen the plight of small-scale fishers. We identify eight inter-related ethical considerations, including paying attention to context, cultivating relationships, evaluating and minimizing risks, and considering legal and policy implications.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Andre E. Punt, Anthony D. M. Smith, Yimin Ye, Malcolm Haddon, Cathy M. Dichmont, David C. Smith
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Ingrid van Putten, Matt Koopman, Aysha Fleming, Alistair J. Hobday, Ian Knuckey, Shijie Zhou
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Ross M. Daley, Michael Fuller, Cathy M. Bulman, Alistair J. Hobday
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Robert A. Campbell, Simon D. Hoyle
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Jeppe Kolding, Serge M. Garcia, Michael J. Plank, Alida Bundy, Anthony Charles, Cecilie Hansen, Mikko Heino, Daniel Howell, Nis S. Jacobsen, David G. Reid, Jake C. Rice, Paul A. M. van Zwieten
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jessica R. Bogard, Anna K. Farmery, Danielle L. Baird, Gilly A. Hendrie, Shijie Zhou
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Sarah Martin, Dan Fu, Rishi Sharma
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Andre E. Punt, Yeming Lei, Roy Aijun Deng, Simon D. Hoyle
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Aaron MacNeil, Demian D. Chapman, Michelle Heupel, Colin A. Simpfendorfer, Michael Heithaus, Mark Meekan, Euan Harvey, Jordan Goetze, Jeremy Kiszka, Mark E. Bond, Leanne M. Currey-Randall, Conrad W. Speed, C. Samantha Sherman, Matthew J. Rees, Vinay Udyawer, Kathryn I. Flowers, Gina Clementi, Jasmine Valentin-Albanese, Taylor Gorham, M. Shiham Adam, Khadeeja Ali, Fabian Pina-Amargos, Jorge A. Angulo-Valdes, Jacob Asher, Laura Garcia Barcia, Oceane Beaufort, Cecilie Benjamin, Anthony T. F. Bernard, Michael L. Berumen, Stacy Bierwagen, Erika Bonnema, Rosalind M. K. Bown, Darcey Bradley, Edd Brooks, J. Jed Brown, Dayne Buddo, Patrick Burke, Camila Caceres, Diego Cardenosa, Jeffrey C. Carrier, Jennifer E. Caselle, Venkatesh Charloo, Thomas Claverie, Eric Clua, Jesse E. M. Cochran, Neil Cook, Jessica Cramp, Brooke D'Alberto, Martin de Graaf, Mareike Dornhege, Andy Estep, Lanya Fanovich, Naomi F. Farabough, Daniel Fernando, Anna L. Flam, Camilla Floros, Virginia Fourqurean, Ricardo Garla, Kirk Gastrich, Lachlan George, Rory Graham, Tristan Guttridge, Royale S. Hardenstine, Stephen Heck, Aaron C. Henderson, Heidi Hertler, Robert Hueter, Mohini Johnson, Stacy Jupiter, Devanshi Kasana, Steven T. Kessel, Benedict Kiilu, Taratu Kirata, Baraka Kuguru, Fabian Kyne, Tim Langlois, Elodie J. I. Ledee, Steve Lindfield, Andrea Luna-Acosta, Jade Maggs, B. Mabel Manjaji-Matsumoto, Andrea Marshall, Philip Matich, Erin McCombs, Dianne McLean, Llewelyn Meggs, Stephen Moore, Sushmita Mukherji, Ryan Murray, Muslimin Kaimuddin, Stephen J. Newman, Josep Nogues, Clay Obota, Owen O'Shea, Kennedy Osuka, Yannis P. Papastamatiou, Nishan Perera, Bradley Peterson, Alessandro Ponzo, Andhika Prasetyo, L. M. Sjamsul Quamar, Jessica Quinlan, Alexei Ruiz-Abierno, Enric Sala, Melita Samoilys, Michelle Scharer-Umpierre, Audrey Schlaff, Nikola Simpson, Adam N. H. Smith, Lauren Sparks, Akshay Tanna, Ruben Torres, Michael J. Travers, Maurits van Zinnicq Bergmann, Laurent Vigliola, Juney Ward, Alexandra M. Watts, Colin Wen, Elizabeth Whitman, Aaron J. Wirsing, Aljoscha Wothke, Esteban Zarza-Gonzalez, Joshua E. Cinner
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Liu, Yongjun Tian, Shuyang Ma, Jianchao Li, Peng Sun, Zhenjiang Ye, Caihong Fu, Kuowei Lan, Shijie Zhou
Summary: This study found that the total catch of marine piscivorous fish in the China Seas increased during the early 1990s, stabilizing around 1.2 million tons after 1997. Significant interannual and decadal variabilities were observed in the catch, with different trends in catches among individual taxa. Fishing effort was identified as the most important influence on the variations in piscivorous fish catch.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Roy A. Deng, Matthew R. Dunn, Simon D. Hoyle, Yeming Lei, Ashley J. Williams
Summary: Sharks typically have long lifespans, slow growth rates, and low fecundity, making them vulnerable to fishing. Developing management reference points for elasmobranchs based on their life-history information is more feasible than traditional stock assessments. Evaluating natural mortality rate estimators is crucial for developing reference points, with different methods producing varying results for estimating fishing mortality reference points.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Andhika P. Prasetyo, Allan D. McDevitt, Joanna M. Murray, Jon Barry, Firdaus Agung, Efin Muttaqin, Stefano Mariani
Summary: Indonesian marine resources are rich, supporting diverse fisheries, but face challenges in managing and protecting vulnerable species. Discrepancies in reported exports suggest influences from illegal trade and domestic consumption. Improvement in data transparency and regulatory measures are needed to address these issues.
Article
Fisheries
Shijie Zhou, Trevor Hutton, Yeming Lei, Margaret Miller, Tonya van der Velde, Roy Aijun Deng
Summary: Using length frequency distribution data (LFD) is a cost-effective way to estimate somatic growth in fish or invertebrates. This study compares the ELEFAN approach with a Bayesian approach in analyzing LFD and finds that the Bayesian method can accurately estimate L-inf and K, but estimating t(0) is more challenging.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andhika P. Prasetyo, Joanna M. Murray, Muh. Firdaus A. K. Kurniawan, Naiara G. Sales, Allan D. McDevitt, Stefano Mariani
Summary: Illegal fishing, unregulated bycatch, and market demand for certain products are causing a rapid decline in shark and ray populations. Controlling the trade of endangered species is challenging due to various factors, but a new genetic approach using trace DNA fragments retrieved from trade leftovers shows promise in identifying traded species, even those that are difficult to recover from tissue samples. This approach could become a powerful and cost-effective monitoring tool in wildlife trade.
CONSERVATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Chanjuan Liu, Shijie Zhou, You-Gan Wang, Zhihua Hu
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)