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Fisheries from the Perspective of Sustainable Development

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Oceans".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2023) | Viewed by 9477

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jyun-Long Chen

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Fisheries Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Keelung 20246, Taiwan
Interests: marine ecosystem services; multiple ocean uses and conflict management; fishing community sustainable development; fishery economics, management, and policy
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Dr. Ting-Chun Kuo

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Institute of Marine Affairs and Resources Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
Interests: fisheries assessment; fisheries ecology; social-ecosystem interaction
Dr. Yao-Jen Hsiao

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Institute of Applied Economics, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung 20224, Taiwan
Interests: fisheries economics; fisheries management and policy
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past few decades, the evolution of technologies to enhance fishing harvests, such as improving fishing efficiency and developing more efficient fishing gear and methods, has resulted in a reduction in global fishery resources and the destruction of marine ecosystems (Worm et al., 2009). In the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ocean-related issues are independently listed as SDG 14, but ocean sustainability and other aspects of sustainable human development are intertwined and complex. Marine capture fishery is an industry that has the greatest impact on coastal people in the traditional utilization of the ocean, thus marine capture fishery must also consider the harmony of environment, society, and economic development to enhance sustainability. To this end, developing sustainable fisheries is a relatively critical activity necessary for coastal populations to achieve a sustainable livelihood.   

This Special Issue will provide an overview of the most recent advances in the field of the sustainable development of fisheries and their applications in diverse areas. This Special Issue will also contain selected contributions on advances in the synthesis, characterization, and application of multiple topics, including but not limited to, the following: sustainable fisheries management, sustainable livelihood for fishers/residents in the fishing community, sustainable seafood consumption, adaptation and resilient development of the fishing industry, seafood education, fisheries co-management, participatory planning, and new technology applications on sustainable fisheries. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jyun-Long Chen
Dr. Ting-Chun Kuo
Dr. Yao-Jen Hsiao
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fisheries management
  • sustainable seafood consumption
  • adaptation
  • resilient budling
  • seafood education
  • fisheries co-management
  • participatory planning
  • fisheries policy

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Drivers of Small-Scale Fishers’ Acceptability across Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas at Different Stages of Establishment
by Daniela Marzo, Iacopo Cavallini, Luisa Scaccia, Paolo Guidetti, Antonio Di Franco, Antonio Calò and Federico Niccolini
Sustainability 2023, 15(11), 9138; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15119138 - 5 Jun 2023
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The success of marine protected areas (MPAs) in achieving conservation and sustainable development goals hinges on, among other things, their social acceptability by local communities. Small-scale fishing communities represent a key stakeholder category within and around MPAs. Although many authors have examined the [...] Read more.
The success of marine protected areas (MPAs) in achieving conservation and sustainable development goals hinges on, among other things, their social acceptability by local communities. Small-scale fishing communities represent a key stakeholder category within and around MPAs. Although many authors have examined the social acceptability of MPAs, relatively few studies have addressed this issue by considering how MPA acceptability is built and can be preserved. This study assessed the latent structure of MPA social acceptability and identified the individual and institutional variables driving stakeholders’ acceptability. Using questionnaire surveys, 124 small-scale fishers’ perceptions of MPAs and their social acceptability were explored in six Mediterranean MPAs (three were implemented, and three were designated). The results show that MPA acceptability is positively related to fishers’ age. The findings also highlight that the formal establishment of MPAs is not a sufficient condition for increasing MPA acceptability among fishers. Considerations about the possibility that MPA acceptability can be increased by building support and compliance emerged. MPA managers should implement successful long-term stakeholder engagement initiatives to increase commitment around conservation measures and to improve overall MPA effectiveness. Full article
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The Coastal Future We Want: Implications of Coastal People’s Perceptions on Satoumi Actions and Sustainable Development in Northeastern Taiwan
by Kang Hsu and Jyun-Long Chen
Sustainability 2023, 15(10), 7919; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15107919 - 11 May 2023
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Satoumi is advocated for coastal sustainability under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), and has provided a basis for countries around the world to formulate national biodiversity strategies and action plans. Given the significant [...] Read more.
Satoumi is advocated for coastal sustainability under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), and has provided a basis for countries around the world to formulate national biodiversity strategies and action plans. Given the significant impact of environmental changes and socio-economic decline, relevant policy directions and practices are urgently required to promote the sustainable development of fishing communities in Taiwan. However, local residents and communities are not sufficiently aware of or involved in this concept to facilitate the development of a holistic Satoumi implementation strategy. Therefore, this study integrates the concepts of Satoumi actions and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has adopted a questionnaire survey to investigate the perceptions of 202 fishing community residents in the Gongliao District of New Taipei City and Yilan County towards these concepts. The standpoint and perception of the fishing community residents regarding Satoumi actions and SDGs provided a valuable reference. The results of the perception of Satoumi actions revealed that all of the respondents recognized Satoumi actions. However, the ranking demonstrated the urgency for some actions (e.g., clear marine litter), and measures that have been implemented in Taiwan but still need improvement (e.g., fish stocking practices). Satoumi actions were associated with two key factors that affect the perception of residents at Satoumi: “Empowerment through community-based industry and environmental education”, and “Conservation of crucial biological resources and habitats”. For the SDGs perceptions, the two factors were “Marine socio-economic sustainability” and “The sustainable use of marine ecological resources”. This study also adopted cluster analysis and identified three characteristically different groups of residents: The Conservation Priority Group, Industry–Society Priority Group, and Balanced Development Group. According to the major research findings, policies implemented in coastal areas of Taiwan have aligned with global sustainability trends. However, the attitude of the Industry–Society Priority Group, which has the largest sample size, should be changed to that held by the Balanced Development Group, in order to formulate a strategy for a balanced development that secures existing livelihoods and aligns with expectations on environmental sustainability. This study suggests that methodologies that encourage stakeholder interactions, dialogues, and consensus-building should be utilized to develop strategies for future work. Furthermore, policy tools related to coastal management should be analyzed to establish a comprehensive toolkit for coastal governance. Finally, Satoumi requires public–private collaboration to achieve both biodiversity conservation and transformative change towards more sustainably and equitably social, environmental, and economic coastal development. Full article
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Environmental Attributes of Wild versus Farmed Tuna: Beliefs, Knowledge and Purchasing Choices of Italian Consumers of Canned Tuna
by Maria B. Forleo and Nadia Palmieri
Sustainability 2023, 15(9), 7149; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15097149 - 25 Apr 2023
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The study investigates the perception of the environmental sustainability of wild-caught versus farm-raised tuna production among a sample of Italian consumers. Awareness, concern, knowledge and beliefs related to the environmental impacts of wild and farmed tuna, and the attention given to environmental attributes [...] Read more.
The study investigates the perception of the environmental sustainability of wild-caught versus farm-raised tuna production among a sample of Italian consumers. Awareness, concern, knowledge and beliefs related to the environmental impacts of wild and farmed tuna, and the attention given to environmental attributes when purchasing canned tuna, are tested for significance based on the socio-demographic characteristics of individuals. The results show that respondents are aware and concerned about the environmental challenges in fish production, but more than half of the sample has no or little knowledge of the environmental sustainability of both wild and farmed sources of tuna production. They indicate impacts in terms of by-catch, marine ecosystems and species reproduction for the wild source; for the farmed source, environmental issues related to the feeding and risk of the virus are reported. Most respondents believe that the wild fish source has a greater environmental impact than the farmed tuna production. Plastic contamination, separate waste collection and air emissions are other environmental challenges respondents mostly consider. Finally, minimal attention is paid to environmental attributes when purchasing canned tuna, and the production method of the fish is ignored. Full article
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Stock Assessment of Chub Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean Based on Catch and Resilience Data
by Jae-Beum Hong, Dae-Young Kim and Do-Hoon Kim
Sustainability 2023, 15(1), 358; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010358 - 26 Dec 2022
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This study aimed to evaluate the stock status of chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Chub mackerel is a commercially important fish species in South Korea. The fishing grounds of chub mackerel are in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the stock status of chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Chub mackerel is a commercially important fish species in South Korea. The fishing grounds of chub mackerel are in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, off South Korea and the neighboring countries of China and Japan. Previous chub mackerel stock assessments have mostly been based on catch data from a single country. However, in this study we used the total catch data on chub mackerel in the Northwest Pacific Ocean to assess the stock status, owing to their migrations and occurrence in the waters of several different countries. We used a catch and maximum sustainable yield model, which is based on catch and resilience data, using the Monte Carlo method. Moreover, sensitivity analysis was conducted according to the availability of catch data by sea area and country. The results showed that the current level of chub mackerel biomass is lower than the biomass required to achieve a maximum sustainable yield based on median values. Furthermore, analysis of all scenarios showed the same results, while the current biomass showed a decreasing trend. These results indicate that improved cooperative resource management is required to prevent further stock status decline. Full article
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives for Taking Action to Prevent Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in Gillnet Fisheries, Taiwan
by Ching-Min Yang
Sustainability 2023, 15(1), 318; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010318 - 25 Dec 2022
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Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and ghost fishing are becoming increasingly severe, hurting marine ecology and inspiring worldwide concern. The Global Ghost Gears Initiative (GGGI) is committed to building a best practice framework for the management of fishing gear and [...] Read more.
Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) and ghost fishing are becoming increasingly severe, hurting marine ecology and inspiring worldwide concern. The Global Ghost Gears Initiative (GGGI) is committed to building a best practice framework for the management of fishing gear and believes that proper and systematic marking of fishing gear will help mitigate the impacts of ALDFG and ghost fishing. However, the mandatory marking of gear for fishery management, without considering the geographical characteristics of each region, could lead to confrontations between the government and the industry. This study used ranking, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP), and interviews to obtain the opinions of different groups regarding the choices and preferences of stakeholders in the assessed factors of taking action to prevent ALDFG and reduce the harm caused by ghost fishing. The results show that the factors “B2, Informing and counseling”, “P2, Fishing gear marking”, and “P1, Regulation” had consensus and were valued by each group. In contrast, “P3, Announcing the location”, “R1, Equipment for boat recovery”, and “R5, Environmental label” were not yet in line with the custom of gillnet fisheries in Taiwan. These results can accelerate the integration of opinions, consider appropriate compromise solutions, and coordinate ideas among different groups to implement reasonable and efficient fishing gear marking management measures. Full article
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