Assessing the potential of an artisanal fishing co-management in the Marine Protected Area of Torre Guaceto (southern Adriatic Sea, SE Italy)

Guidetti, Paolo; Bussotti, Simona; Pizzolante, Fausto; Ciccolella, Alessandro

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2009.10.006

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“…What is needed now, would be to continue monitoring the state of resources and check with local population and fishermen whether they are opened for new suggestions and protection alterations. More than a several examples confirmed that it takes five years or more to achieve significant effects of protection, namely in no-take zones, on coastal resources (Guidetti et al 2010, Aburto-Oropeza et al 2011. García-Rubies et al (2013) confirm that fish populations may require decadal time scales to recover from exploitation, both in terms of total abundance and total biomass and that rates of recovery differ between species.…”

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Can restrictions in Mediterranean artisanal fisheries be beneficial for target species?

Bušelić

Stagličić

Lloret

et al. 2015

Acta Ichthyol. Piscat

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Bušelić I., Stagličić N., Lloret J., Matić-Skoko S. 2015 Results. The establishment of partial reserves in both MPAs, with different regulations imposed on professional and recreational fishing has not proven successful in achieving benefits for a sedentary, relatively long-lived target species such as Phycis phycis. Results of multi-annual research indicate no significant difference in the abundance, mean size, or age of P. phycis between the fishing zones of different protection levels in either of the studied MPAs. Conclusion. In order to achieve the desired benefits for coastal fisheries resources, we recommend that partial fishing reserves are supplemented with integrated networks of no-take zones.

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Can restrictions in Mediterranean artisanal fisheries be beneficial for target species?

Bušelić

Stagličić

Lloret

et al. 2015

Acta Ichthyol. Piscat

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“…It would be a success story for MPAs in terms of fishery management in the overall perspective of sustainability (as well as for biodiversity conservation) without neglecting sociocultural and socioeconomic factors (i.e., local communities) where MPAs have been or will be established (Guidetti et al 2010). As seen in other MPAs, fines or penalties must be executed to comply with established regulations (Thur 2010) in the UGCCRDBR.…”

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“…Within the MPA itself, it is necessary to incorporate dynamical interactions that occur between people and natural systems rather than viewing people merely as ''managers'' or ''stressors'' (Berkes 2004). To be effective, it must transpire within an adaptive co-management framework where fishermen agree to a potential reduction in their fishing endeavors or a modification in the fishing gear used if negative effects were detected (Guidetti et al 2010). Moreover, it must foster alternative fishery-management regimens (Kittinger et al 2010) where clear conservation goals and objectives have been formulated as a prerequisite for developing and agreeing to appropriate managerial measures (Santos et al 2009).…”

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Applying Fuzzy Logic to Assess Human Perception in Relation to Conservation Plan Efficiency Measures Within a Biosphere Reserve

Ruíz-López¹,

Aragón-Noriega

Luna‐González

et al. 2012

AMBIO

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The objective of this study is to present an efficiency-perception impact assessment based upon the integration of fuzzy logic (FL) of the ''Productive Reconversion'' conservation program (PRP) instituted by the Mexican government, in the upper Gulf of California and the Colorado Delta Biosphere Reserve. This approach enables environmental analysts to deal with the intrinsic imprecision and ambiguity associated with people's judgments and conclusions. The application of FL to the assessment of program efficiency is illustrated in this work, demonstrating how subjective perceptions can be converted into quantitative values easy to evaluate during the decision-making process.

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“…MPAs have been envisaged as a potential tool for conservation and safeguarding of the structure and function of marine systems against most anthropogenic activities that contribute to the decline of living resources (Colloca et al 2004, Griffiths et al 2007, Guidetti et al 2010. Further management of MPAs must reconcile the human pressure on these sites with their functional integrity.…”

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“…The Mediterranean, like other regions of Europe, faces a problem of habitat conservation (Stergiou et al 1996, Guidetti et al 2010. Under this scenario, the European Comission (EC) Natura 2000 network intends to ameliorate the loss of biodiversity caused by human activities and to restrain certain activities to safeguard the integrity of Sites of Community Interest (SCI).…”

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Spatial assessment of artisanal fisheries and their potential impact on the seabed: the Cap de Creus regional case study (northwestern Mediterranean Sea)

Purroy¹,

Requena²,

Gili³

et al. 2014

Sci. Mar.

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Summary:The northwestern Mediterranean region faces two contrasting realities: intensive fishing activity and a rising awareness among citizens of the need to protect ecologically important areas. In NE Spain, a large portion of the Cap de Creus area will be declared a Natura 2000 offshore site, establishing a large Marine Protected Area. This study examines the spatial distribution of artisanal fisheries and their potential impact on key vulnerable ecosystem components (KVECs) in the region. Data collection is based on a questionnaire-based survey in the absence of better records. An integrative map showing potential cumulative impact values for the Cap de Creus region was developed, including fishing gear pressure on selected KVECs. The most potentially impacted areas were found along the coast and on canyon margins. Results showed that different types of fishing gears converge, implying a higher impact on certain benthic communities and KVECs, with the greatest spatial coverage in coralligenous areas, Posidonia beds and maërl beds. When fishing log book and vessel monitoring system data are not available, the use of fishermen surveys linked to geographical information system tools can provide fundamental information for further implementation of effective measures for ecosystem-based management aimed at improving conservation of marine benthic ecosystems.Keywords: benthic communities; fishery management; Mediterranean; marine protected area; GIS; métier.Evaluación espacial de la pesca artesanal y su impacto potencial sobre el fondo del mar: estudio regional del Cap de Creus (Mediterráneo noroccidental) Resumen: El Mediterráneo noroccidental se enfrenta con dos realidades contrastadas: una actividad pesquera intensa y una creciente conciencia entre los ciudadanos de proteger zonas de importancia ecológica. En el noroeste de España, una gran parte del área del Cap de Creus será designada como una región Red Natura 2000 Alta Mar estableciendo así una gran Área Marina Protegida. Este estudio examina la distribución espacial de la pesca artesanal y su impacto potencial sobre componentes claves del ecosistema en vulnerabilidad (KVEC, por sus siglas en inglés). Los datos usados en este análisis provienen de encuestas basadas en cuestionarios que representan la mejor información disponible. Se ha desarrollado un mapa integrativo mostrando los valores del impacto cumulativo potencial para el Cap de Creus, incluyendo la presión de artes de pesca en los KVECs seleccionados. Las áreas potencialmente más impactadas se encontraron a lo largo de la costa y en los márgenes del cañón submarino. Los resultados mostraron que los diferentes tipos de artes de pesca convergen, lo que implica un mayor impacto en ciertas comunidades bentónicas como las zonas coralígenas, las praderas de Posidonia y los fondos de maërl que son los componentes clave del ecosistema en vulnerabilidad con mayor cobertura espacial. Cuando los datos de la bitácora y del sistema de localización de buques no están disponibles, el uso de encuestas a pescadore...

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Assessing the potential of an artisanal fishing co-management in the Marine Protected Area of Torre Guaceto (southern Adriatic Sea, SE Italy)

Cited by 46 publications

References 42 publications

Can restrictions in Mediterranean artisanal fisheries be beneficial for target species?

Can restrictions in Mediterranean artisanal fisheries be beneficial for target species?

Applying Fuzzy Logic to Assess Human Perception in Relation to Conservation Plan Efficiency Measures Within a Biosphere Reserve

Spatial assessment of artisanal fisheries and their potential impact on the seabed: the Cap de Creus regional case study (northwestern Mediterranean Sea)

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