Spatial assessment of benefits of a coastal Mediterranean Marine Protected Area

Stelzenmüller, Vanessa; Maynou, Francesc; Martín, Paloma

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2007.01.002

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“…For instance, the spatial assessment of fishing effort and patterns of species and functional diversity, as well as the bioeconomic effects on species conservation, commercial fishing, and tourist activities were analysed by Stelzenmüller et al (2007Stelzenmüller et al ( , 2008Stelzenmüller et al ( , 2009) and Merino et al (2009). However, these initiatives focused on specific research questions regarding the effect of protection than on a comprehensive characterization of the artisanal fishing activities around the Medes Isles.…”

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A small-scale fishery near a rocky littoral marine reserve in the northwestern Mediterranean (Medes Islands) after two decades of fishing prohibition

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A small-scale fishery near a rocky littoral marine reserve in the northwestern Mediterranean (Medes Islands) after two decades of fishing prohibition

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“…Our results confirm the positive effect of protective measures on the abundance of the common pandora in the two Fishery Exclusion Zones. The presence of hot spots in the areas immediately adjacent to the ''no take areas'' may result from spillover due to the species' moderate mobility (Stelzenmt‹ ller et al 2007). …”

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Distribution and biological features of the common pandora, Pagellus erythrinus (Linnaeus, 1758), in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea (Central Mediterranean)

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A synthetic analysis of the distribution, abundance and some biological traits of the common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus) was performed. Data were gathered in 15 experimental bottom trawl surveys carried out off the southern Tyrrhenian Sea from 1994 to 2008. A total of 2,166 P. erythrinus were found in the investigated area, with a preference for the upper continental shelf (10-100 m). The highest persistence was recorded in the trawl-banned areas. The sex ratio Sr = F/(F ? M) ranged between 0.60 and 0.96 (overall 0.78). The size at which 50 % of the individuals were mature was 157 and 170 mm total length for females and males, respectively. The length-weight relationship for all individuals was described by the following parameters: a = 0.016 and b = 2.905. Growth was evaluated (sexes combined) by applying length-based methods; up to eight significant modal components were evidenced. The von Bertalanffy growth parameters for the whole population were estimated at L ? = 454 mm, K = 0.08 and t 0 = -2.57. The present results are in agreement with the information available for the other Mediterranean stocks suggesting common biological features.

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“…They are generally defined as traditional fisheries involving fishing households, using a relatively small amount of capital and energy and relatively small fishing vessels, making short fishing trips close to shore, and mainly supplying local consumption (FAO 2005(FAO -2012. In the Mediterranean, fishermen's local knowledge determines the seasonal effort according to species behaviour and abundance throughout the year (Stelzenmüller et al 2007), segregating the impacts of habitats in a patchy distribution and delimiting the fishing footprint. Fishing footprint can be estimated by the use of vessel monitoring system (VMS) data and information on landings.…”

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“…An alternative approach to provide reliable figures of fishing grounds is through direct interviews with fishermen (e.g. questionnaire-based surveys) gathering all the relevant information (Stelzenmüller et al 2007, De Freitas and Tagliani 2009, Forcada et al 2010.…”

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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)

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Gili³

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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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Spatial assessment of benefits of a coastal Mediterranean Marine Protected Area

Cited by 66 publications

References 45 publications

A small-scale fishery near a rocky littoral marine reserve in the northwestern Mediterranean (Medes Islands) after two decades of fishing prohibition

A small-scale fishery near a rocky littoral marine reserve in the northwestern Mediterranean (Medes Islands) after two decades of fishing prohibition

Distribution and biological features of the common pandora, Pagellus erythrinus (Linnaeus, 1758), in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea (Central Mediterranean)

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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