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.
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
Ryan K. Logan, Jeremy J. Vaudo, Christopher G. Lowe, Bradley M. Wetherbee, Mahmood S. Shivji
Summary: High recreational catch rates of istiophorid billfishes in the eastern tropical Pacific have led to eco-tourism derived economic benefits. This study provides a detailed view of post-release behaviors and recovery periods of blue marlin and sailfish caught in the region using biologging tags. The results demonstrate that these billfish can rapidly recover after capture in recreational fisheries, supporting the effectiveness of catch-and-release practices in conserving and sustaining these populations. However, predicted climate change may impact the recovery periods.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Lucas P. Griffin, Gail Fordham, George Curd, Christopher Narty, Pierre-Andre Adam, Jacob W. Brownsombe, Steven J. Cooke, Andy J. Danylchuk
Summary: This study examines the capture and handling of giant trevally (GT) caught via fly fishing gear, as well as their response to air exposure for up to 30 seconds. The research finds that GTs in the Alphonse Island Group are resilient to fly fishing, handling, and air exposure. However, further assessments are needed to develop universal best practices for GT recreational fisheries.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Holger Janes, Paul Carnell, Mary Young, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Gregory P. Jenkins, Paul Hamer, Philine S. E. Zu Ermgassen, Jonathan R. Gair, Peter Macreadie
Summary: The value of critical habitats, such as seagrass, in supporting fish populations like King George Whiting is crucial for both recreational and commercial fisheries. Findings from Port Phillip Bay suggest that the seagrass in the bay is valued at around AUD 36 million annually, supporting a significant amount of recreational fishing trips and fish biomass production.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
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
Fisheries
Sean R. Tracey, Julian Pepperell, Barrett Wolfe
Summary: Swordfish are economically important fish that were traditionally difficult for recreational anglers to catch due to their migration patterns. However, the development of deep-dropping fishing methods has made it easier to access swordfish. A recent study in Australia found that the survival rate of swordfish caught by deep-dropping was relatively low, indicating that catch-and-release angling may not be appropriate.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2023)
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
H. E. Blondin, D. E. Haulsee, R. Logan, M. Shivji, E. R. Hoffmayer, J. H. Walker, J. M. Dean, E. L. Hazen, L. B. Crowder
Summary: Blue marlin and sailfish, important predators and valuable species, show differences in vertical habitat use driven by environmental variables.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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
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
Fisheries
S. M. Taylor, C. B. Smallwood, C. J. Desfosses, K. L. Ryan, G. Jackson
Summary: Estimating catch for small-scale recreational fisheries can be challenging. This study compared the accuracy of estimates from phone-diary surveys and supplementary access point surveys, finding that the latter provided more precise estimates. Calling for ongoing monitoring using the SAP_Aerial survey for spatial scales examined.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Travis E. Van Leeuwen, Sarah J. Lehnert, Cindy Breau, Michelle Fitzsimmons, Nicholas I. Kelly, J. Brian Dempson, Victoria M. Neville, Mark Young, Donald Keefe, Tomas J. Bird, David Cote
Summary: This study reviews the role of water temperature-related fishery closures in recreational Atlantic salmon fisheries by analyzing various factors that influence the effectiveness of these closures and presenting data on how different closures affect management outcomes. The results suggest that implementing these closures requires considering multiple factors, such as the overlap of high catch and release rates with warm water periods. For populations meeting conservation requirements, morning-angling-only protocols during periods of reduced catch and release and moderately warm water temperatures can provide additional angling opportunities at minimal conservation cost. In situations where resources are limited, strategically chosen index rivers can be used to inform water temperature-related fishery closures on a large spatial scale.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Lucas P. Griffin, Pierre-Andre Adam, Gail Fordham, George Curd, Caitlin McGarigal, Christopher Narty, Josep Nogues, Keith Rose-Innes, Devan Vd Merwe, Sascha Clark Danylchuk, Steven J. Cooke, Andy J. Danylchuk
Summary: The cooperative monitoring program successfully protected target species and implemented long-term spatially explicit monitoring through catch logs. The study found that catches of different species varied across three seasons, highlighting the significance of these efforts for scientific research and management.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
Nelly Isigi Kadagi, Nina Wambiji, Dyhia Belhabib, Robert N. M. Ahrens
Summary: Users of marine recreational and artisanal fisheries in the Western Indian Ocean share a common interest in common resources, leading to potential competitive interactions. Research in Kenyan waters indicates competitive interactions between the recreational and artisanal sectors over billfish resources, with implications for management and socio-economic benefits for coastal communities.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Miguel Petrere Jr, Davi Butturi-Gomes
Summary: This short communication aims to raise awareness about the misuse of confidence intervals in Ecology and Fisheries statistical models that ignore the lack of independence.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Peter-John F. Hulson, Benjamin C. Williams
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of considering ageing error and growth variability on the determination of input sample size (ISS) in statistical catch-at-age assessment models. The results show that including these sources of uncertainty decreases the ISS determined through bootstrap methods. This indicates that there is more variability in age composition and conditional age-at-length data than previously accounted for. Including these sources of uncertainty improves the estimation of ISS and subsequently improves the quality of stock assessment models.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Jason M. Cope
Summary: Fishery resource assessment is a complex and challenging task, but with the use of different analysis methods and tools, effective management guidance can be provided even with limited data and resources.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Regina L. Cunha, Joana I. Robalo, Sara M. Francisco, Ines Farias, Rita Castilho, Ivone Figueiredo
Summary: Recent advances in genomics have greatly contributed to the assessment of fish stocks by providing precise identification of genetic boundaries. This study used a genotyping-by-sequencing approach to reveal the existence of an additional genetic cluster of blackspot seabream in the northeast Atlantic, which was not previously identified. Factors such as ocean circulation patterns and local upwelling may play a role in the genetic differentiation observed in this study.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Huihua Lee, Mark N. Maunder, Kevin R. Piner
Summary: Estimating growth is important for fish population assessment. Integrated assessment models and the influence of misfitting size composition data have renewed interest in how growth is modeled. The available data types control how the length-at-age relationship is estimated. Estimating length-at-age is complex due to multiple sources of biological variability and difficulties in obtaining representative samples.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
A. Ladino, I. Perez-Arjona, V. Espinosa, M. Chillaron, V. Vidal, L. M. Godinho, G. Moreno, G. Boyra
Summary: This study examines the acoustic properties of skipjack tuna and Atlantic mackerel, both bladderless pelagic fish species, and explains the significant differences observed. The research shows that the differences in material properties of their tissues predict a more than 10 dB greater reduced target strength in skipjack compared to mackerel at certain frequencies.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Nelly Pena-Cutimbo, Cristel Cordero-Maldonado, Clara Ortiz-Alvarez, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, Jeffrey C. Mangel
Summary: Bycatch is a global problem for marine megafauna. This study assessed the bycatch interactions of the Peruvian artisanal purse-seine fishery in 2019 and found that all taxa groups were affected by bycatch. Dusky dolphins, guanay cormorants, and eagle rays were the most frequently reported bycatch species.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Jen-Ming Liu, Po-Yuk So
Summary: The set-net fishery is an environmentally friendly fishery posing little risk to the marine ecosystem. This study identified ocean temperature, sea surface factors, and climatic factors as the main factors affecting the installation of set-nets.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Fisheries
Josie L. Palmer, Carina Armstrong, Hasan D. Akbora, Damla Beton, Cigdem Caglar, Brendan J. Godley, Kristian Metcalfe, Meryem Ozkan, Robin T. E. Snape, Annette C. Broderick
Summary: Small-scale fisheries are vital for global food security and cultural heritage, but the lack of information hampers effective management and mitigation of ecological impacts. This study provides the first comprehensive overview of the small-scale fishery fleet in Northern Cyprus. The fleet operates mainly over the continental shelf, using static and demersal gear types, and catches a diverse range of species, some of which are threatened. The findings can be used to improve fisheries management and conservation measures.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2024)