Article
Oceanography
Marcelo Barbosa Henriques, Fabio Alexandre de Araujo Nunes, Marcelo Ricardo de Souza, Leonardo Castilho-Barros, Edison Barbieri
Summary: This study analyzed the efficiency of using lambari Deuterodon iguape as a live bait compared to traditional artificial bait in sea bass fishing and demonstrated its viability. The results showed that lambari Deuterodon iguape is as efficient as artificial bait for bass fishing in inland waters and can be an economic alternative. Moreover, using live bait of native species can contribute to employment and income generation.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica V. Redfern, Kelly A. Kryc, Lena Weiss, Brooke C. Hodge, Orfhlaith O'Brien, Scott D. Kraus, Ester Quintana-Rizzo, Peter J. Auster
Summary: One of the current challenges in conservation is balancing economic goals dependent on ocean resource extraction with marine biodiversity conservation. Using NCSM as a case study, it was found that allowing commercial fishing reduces species protections and poses risks to marine species in surface and midwater regions. This demonstrates that a fisheries management policy is insufficient to protect unique ecological resources like those found in the NCSM.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Ori Frid, Tal Gavriel, Yigael Ben-Ari, Adi Weinberger, Hagar Yancovich-Shalom, Jonathan Belmaker
Summary: In this study, an extensive survey was conducted to document and quantify recreational fishing patterns across the Israeli Mediterranean shoreline. The results showed that recreational fishing accounted for 10%-37% of the total annual fishing yields, similar to other regions of the Mediterranean. Non-indigenous species were found to be common in recreational catch and contributed significantly to local fishery yields. The study identified 23 species that are targeted by both recreational and commercial fishing, indicating potential conflicts between these fishing sectors.
Article
Fisheries
Justas Dainys, Egle Jakubaviciute, Harry Gorfine, Mindaugas Kirka, Alina Rakleviciute, Augustas Morkvenas, Zilvinas Putys, Linas Lozys, Asta Audzijonyte
Summary: This study demonstrates that recreational fishing can have significant impacts on fish species recovery rates. It shows that the recovery of predatory species is slowed down by recreational fishing, while rarely caught species can rapidly recover. Recreational fishing can alter species composition and potentially change the state and dynamics of an ecosystem.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kingsley J. Griffin, Luke H. Hedge, David Warton, Karen L. Astles, Emma L. Johnston
Summary: Urbanised estuaries, ports, and harbours are now being considered by coastal spatial management initiatives due to their high biodiversity and value to local residents. Assessments of recreational activities in these areas can help avoid conflicts, but existing models need to be developed at a scale relevant to regulatory bodies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(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)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Gabriela Scheufele, Sean Pascoe
Summary: The paper discusses the competition between commercial fishing and recreational fishing for marine resources and introduces two common methods to support allocation decisions for recreational fishing.
Article
Oceanography
Gouliano Menegale Martnazzo, Eloisa Pinheiro Giareta, Hugo Bornatowski, Vinicius Abilhoa, Matheus Freitas
Summary: Brazil is facing one of the worst environmental crises in history, and data on recreational fishing activities in the coastal area highlight the need for an efficient monitoring system and co-management plans to control and reduce the capture of threatened species.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Ashley M. Fowler, Faith A. Ochwada-Doyle, Natalie A. Dowling, Heath Folpp, Julian M. Hughes, Michael B. Lowry, Jeremy M. Lyle, Tim P. Lynch, Nathan G. Miles, Rowan C. Chick
Summary: Recreational fishing is a popular leisure activity, but it causes significant fish mortality in many areas. However, the sector's objectives and the data needed to track its performance are poorly understood, which limits its inclusion in fishery harvest strategies. In this study, we reviewed the available recreational fishing data sources in New South Wales, Australia, and evaluated their usefulness for monitoring the performance indicators specific to recreational fishing within harvest strategies. We found that most social objectives of recreational fishing are outside the scope of traditional harvest strategies, but ecological objectives are linked to underlying performance.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Melanie Fuoco, Scott Borsum, Zohreh Mazaheri Kouhanestani, Gulnihal Ozbay
Summary: This study examined the impact of oyster aquaculture on the benthic community of Delaware Inland Bays and found no significant effects on polychaetes abundance and richness. Little Assawoman Bay had significantly higher polychaetes numbers and species richness compared to other bays. A bloom of Ulva lactuca in 2016 may have negatively impacted the polychaetes community.
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)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Viktor Loki, Jeno Nagy, Zsolt Nemenyi, Attila Hagyo, Andras Nagy, Zoltan Vital, Attila Mozsar, Balazs Andras Lukacs
Summary: Fishing is a popular activity, and recreational fishers possess valuable ecological knowledge that can enhance our understanding of nature and prioritize conservation tasks.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ching-Tuan Su, Falk Schneider, Paritosh C. Deshpande, Hui-Ya Xiao, Tien-An Su, Ning Yen, Hsin-Tien Lin
Summary: This study conducted a static material flow analysis to estimate the flows and stocks of fishing gear in Taiwan in 2020. The inflow, outflow, and stock of fishing gears were found to be 8,846 t/a, 4,271 t/a, and 4,575 t/a, respectively. Only 36% of end-of-life fishing gear is recycled, and the rest is either incinerated or landfilled. The need to increase recycling capacity, prevent gear loss in the ocean, and promote gear repairs to extend their lifespan is emphasized.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Serena Donadi, Erik Degerman, Brendan G. McKie, Douglas Jones, Kerstin Holmgren, Leonard Sandin
Summary: The study found that in warmer regions, brown trout populations were negatively affected in catchments with more intense river regulation by hydropower dams. Conversely, in catchments with less intense river regulation, trout abundance increased moderately with rising temperatures. Additionally, brown trout abundance declined with increasing urban and agricultural land use, with the most significant decrease observed in areas with high agricultural land use and urban development.
FRESHWATER BIOLOGY
(2021)
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.
