Saltwater sport fishing for food or income in the Northeastern US: Statistical estimates and policy implications

Steinback, Scott R.; Wallmo, Kristy; Clay, Patricia M.

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2008.04.001

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“…As Schumann and Macinko note, the little that does exist is focused primarily on Alaska and the Arctic [5]. The limited studies that have been conducted in other places did not find much identification or familiarity with the concept of subsistence [6,7]. Most subjects in these studies seemed to identify as recreational fishermen, although some acknowledge fishing for food or income.…”

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Fishing for food: piloting an exploration of the invisible subsistence harvest of coastal resources in Connecticut

Ebbin

2017

Agric & Food Secur

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Background: In Connecticut, the subsistence harvest of coastal and marine resources, with the explicit goal of consuming what is collected or caught, is counted and regulated as recreational fishing. Little information exists regarding the harvest and use of these resources. It is not known how the catch is distributed, processed, how much is consumed or by whom. This research was conducted as a service learning opportunity for students in an undergraduate course on Marine Fisheries Economics and Policy offered at the University of Connecticut. This research was produced for fisheries managers at the Marine Fisheries Division of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) who desired more information on the nature of subsistence fisheries including a characterization of participating harvesters and the extent of harvesters' knowledge regarding a new enhanced shore-based fishing program that allows higher catch limits for certain species. Within the framework of the course, students developed and executed a survey of coastal fishermen to assess the extent of subsistence harvesting and consumption of coastal resources, including fish, shellfish, algae and plants, demographic information on harvesters and the extent and source of their knowledge regarding fishing regulations and health advisories. Results:The majority of respondents consume their harvests and also share it with others. None sold their harvest. Of those who consumed their harvest, most consumed at least one meal a month. An overwhelming majority of respondents share their harvest with people living in their household. Despite high levels of consumption by Connecticut harvesters, less than half of respondents had heard of the term "subsistence fishing. " The dissemination of information within the fishing community appears to be largely successful, as nearly all respondents were aware of the fishing regulations and health advisories and how to obtain the information if they needed to find it. The main sources of information are signs at fishing sites and the CTDEEP Web site. However, only half of respondents were aware of the new Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program, perhaps because of its newness. Most surveying was conducted in southeastern Connecticut and captured little demographic diversity. Conclusions:Harvesters of Connecticut's marine and coastal resources appear to lack familiarity with the concept of subsistence, and few consider their activities to be subsistence-based. However, most consider the provision of food to be an important reason driving their participation, either directly consuming or sharing their harvests with others to consume. The harvest of marine resources for subsistence may not be labeled as such, counted rather as recreational catch. It may not be quantified or visible to regulators, but it certainly exists. It fills a provisioning role within the overarching cash-based economy and also affords individuals the opportunity to engage in a pleasurable and relaxing activity that...

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Fishing for food: piloting an exploration of the invisible subsistence harvest of coastal resources in Connecticut

Ebbin

2017

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“…Na mesma atividade exercida em Ponta das Galhetas (SP), fatores como o horário da maré, o método de captura e os pesqueiros escolhidos podem promover este tempo prolongado nas pescarias. A extensa duração compromete a participação de mulheres e crianças, ocasionando uma predominância de indivíduos adultos do sexo masculino (Tsuruda et al, 2013;Steinback, Wallmo & Clay, 2009). O tipo de isca utilizado divide-se em natural (sardinha boca-torta -Cetengraulis edentulus), camarão branco (Litopenaeus schmitti) e pratiqueira (Mugil curema) e artificial (jumping jigs, shad e stick), com predominância para a primeira, porém muitos pescadores utilizam iscas artificiais para capturar pescada amarela e robalo.…”

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A pesca esportiva marinha no Município de São Caetano de Odivelas, Estado do Pará, Amazônia, Brasil

Rodrigues

Pereira

Brabo

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The article identifies the socioeconomic profile of sport fishermen and characterizes this production chain in the municipality of São Caetano de Odivelas, State of Pará. The research took place in July 2019, through the application of questionnaires to sport fishermen. The age of the fishermen ranged from 21 to 80 years old, 53% had completed higher education, 15% classified autonomous and businessmen, and 47% had monthly family income above four minimum wages. About 78% did not have the General Fishing Registry (GFP), 38% used a rod with a reel and had as main target species: snook (Centropomus sp.) and Acoupa weakfish (Cynoscion acoupa), that are caught mainly with natural bait. The purchase of food, fuel and lodging was carried out in the municipality itself, contributing to the circulation of capital. The region had 91 fisher guiding and 22 fishing points characterized as the main ones for the practice of the activity. It was concluded that sport fishing is an activity that effectively contributes to income generation in the municipality, mainly to the social actors involved. An adequate development policy would be important to strengthen this production chain and expand the positive impacts on the local economy.

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“…Individuals eating large amounts of long-lived marine fish (e.g., shark, swordfish, king mackerel) and bottom-feeding fish (e.g., tilefish, catfish) are most at risk of negative health effects, particularly fetuses and infants exposed via their mother's intake of contaminated seafood [3]. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs), metals, and pesticides can be present in both saltwater and freshwater fish near urban centers, and people who practice subsistence fishing can be exposed to unsafe levels of pollutants [30,31]. Biotoxins can include toxins produced by algae and incorporated into shellfish (i.e., paralytic shellfish poisoning) or fish (i.e., ciguatera), and naturally occurring marine bacteria (i.e., Vibrio spp.)…”

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Fisheries, food, and health in the USA: the importance of aligning fisheries and health policies

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Background: Food availability, access, and utilization are the three pillars of food security and need to be aligned in order to support a healthy population. United States (US) fisheries policy plays an important role in seafood availability. US health policy impacts access and utilization of seafood in various ways; however, health policies are often disconnected from fisheries policy. Aligning fisheries and health policies is imperative to improve food security. We address two questions with our work: (1) how would US federal fisheries policy be different if our fisheries were managed with beneficial health outcomes for Americans as clear objectives; and (2) how would US health policy be different if one of its goals was to support sustainable domestic fisheries and aquaculture?Results: We report how fisheries policies and health policies are additive, synergistic, or antagonistic with regard to seafood, and provide illustrative examples of collaboration between health and fisheries communities at different levels of the food system (federal and state policies, corporate partnerships, and civil society). We also develop a list of topics for future research, and opportunities to align and integrate fisheries and health policies. Conclusions:Managing fisheries to promote optimal nutrition and efficient food production likely requires a different approach to fisheries management-new outcomes will need to be monitored, new approaches found, and fisheries, aquaculture, and health policies better integrated. Health policies rarely consider the source of fish, their connections with US fisheries systems, and global distribution of seafood. Change can begin where the most promising opportunities exist, such as institutional food procurement, Farm to School programs, social marketing campaigns, and private sector start-ups. Continued development in fisheries and health policies, however, will need to occur at multiple levels of federal policy, and across the different domains and dimensions of the food system (e.g., social, political, biophysical, economic).

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Saltwater sport fishing for food or income in the Northeastern US: Statistical estimates and policy implications

Cited by 10 publications

References 9 publications

Fishing for food: piloting an exploration of the invisible subsistence harvest of coastal resources in Connecticut

Fishing for food: piloting an exploration of the invisible subsistence harvest of coastal resources in Connecticut

A pesca esportiva marinha no Município de São Caetano de Odivelas, Estado do Pará, Amazônia, Brasil

Fisheries, food, and health in the USA: the importance of aligning fisheries and health policies

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