Understanding and Managing Social–Ecological Feedbacks in Spatially Structured Recreational Fisheries: The Overlooked Behavioral Dimension

Ward, Hillary G. M.; Allen, Micheal S.; Camp, Edward V.; Cole, Nick; Hunt, Len M.; Matthias, Bryan G.; Post, John R.; Wilson, Kyle L.; Arlinghaus, Robert

doi:10.1080/03632415.2016.1207632

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“…Traditional recreational fisheries management techniques applied to the waterbody level, such as designated fishing seasons, species‐specific size and length limits, and fish stockings could also be balanced by taking a watershed‐scale approach (Mee et al., ; Nguyen et al., ; Wilson et al., ). We suggest that cross‐scale management that includes an understanding of how angler and resource heterogeneity interact through space and time will be most effective for maximizing ecosystem services within these recreational fisheries (Arlinghaus et al., ; Ward et al., ).…”

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“…Recreational fisheries demonstrate characteristic features of both social‐ecological systems and complex adaptive systems (Arlinghaus et al., ). The management of recreational fisheries is challenging because complex feedbacks between people and the natural environment (Ward et al., ) are often inextricably linked through space and time (Post & Parkinson, ). It is therefore essential to describe the relationship between angler behaviour at local scales and how this translates to larger spatial scales (Ward et al., ).…”

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“…The management of recreational fisheries is challenging because complex feedbacks between people and the natural environment (Ward et al., ) are often inextricably linked through space and time (Post & Parkinson, ). It is therefore essential to describe the relationship between angler behaviour at local scales and how this translates to larger spatial scales (Ward et al., ). Social‐ecological systems, such as recreational fisheries, are best managed by taking into account these cross‐scale interactions (Arlinghaus et al., ; Gunderson, ; Walker, Holling, Carpenter, & Kinzig, ).…”

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Synchrony — An emergent property of recreational fisheries

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Journal of Applied Ecology

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Recreational fisheries are traditionally managed at local scales, but more effective management could be achieved using a cross‐scale approach. To do this, we must first understand how local processes scale up to influence landscape patterns between anglers and resources. We highlight how population‐based synchrony methods, used in conjunction with a complex‐adaptive‐systems framework, can reveal emergent spatial properties within social‐ecological systems such as recreational fisheries. Herein, we quantified the level of spatial synchrony in angler behaviour, defined the relationship between angler synchrony and distance among waterbodies, and highlighted social‐ecological attributes contributing to these patterns. We leveraged a 111 waterbody‐year (34 waterbodies, 5‐year collection period) recreational fisheries dataset from Nebraska, USA to address these objectives. Intra‐annual patterns in angler behaviour were moderately synchronous across large spatial scales and predominately unrelated to distance among waterbodies. Large‐scale synchronous patterns in angler behaviour emerged from local‐scale interactions between angler heterogeneity and waterbody diversity. Spatial synchrony in angler behaviour is an emergent property that resulted from local‐level processes that scaled up to form large‐scale patterns. We posit that angler utility in combination with waterbodies sharing these desired utility components caused spatial synchrony among anglers with similar preferences or specializations. The level of spatial synchrony in angler behaviour will therefore depend on the degree of angler heterogeneity and waterbody diversity on the landscape, with high or low levels of both leading to low and high levels of spatial synchrony respectively. Synthesis and applications. Synchrony‐based methods proved useful for unveiling an emergent property in recreational fisheries that is beneficial for effective cross‐scale management. It may not be appropriate to extrapolate information and apply uniform management actions among local waterbodies because angler behaviour was not synchronous at small scales. Rather, anglers respond uniquely to waterbody diversity and therefore substitute waterbodies may be dispersed throughout the landscape. Creating boat access, for example could yield unintended consequences for a particular angler group and cause local and regional shifts in angler behaviour. Evaluating appropriate management options will require a cross‐scale monitoring approach that captures angler heterogeneity and waterbody diversity at multiple scales.

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Hurley

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“…) where behavioural dynamics of anglers, managers and policy makers are key drivers shaping system outcomes (Ward et al . in press). Coupled SESs differ from simple systems due to the presence of cross‐scale interactions, non‐linear feedbacks and the existence of large individual and spatial heterogeneity (reviewed in Arlinghaus et al .…”

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Recommendations for the future of recreational fisheries to prepare the social‐ecological system to cope with change

Arlinghaus

Cooke

Sutton

et al. 2016

Fisheries Management Eco

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This paper presents conclusions and recommendations that emerged from the 7th World Recreational Fishing Conference (WRFC) held in Campinas, Brazil in September 2014. Based on the recognition of the immense social and economic importance of recreational fisheries coupled with weaknesses in robust information about these fisheries in many areas of the world, particularly in many economies in transition, it is recommended to increase effort to build effective governance arrangements and improve monitoring and assessment frameworks in data‐poor situations. Moreover, there is a need to increase interdisciplinary studies that will foster a systematic understanding of recreational fisheries as complex adaptive social‐ecological systems. To promote sustainable recreational fisheries on a global scale, it is recommended the detailed suggestions for governance and management outlined in the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries: Recreational Fisheries are followed.

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“…Both short-term (inter-annual) variation and long-term changes are likely to be regionally differentiated, and changes in fishing location are therefore likely to be a major adaptation option (see Ward et al 2016). However, anglers are likely to vary greatly in their propensity for location change, which typically involves increased costs, time, and inconvenience.…”

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Climate Change Impacts on Florida’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors and Options for Adaptation

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Baker³

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Florida’s Climate: Changes, Variations, &Amp; Impacts

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Florida supports diverse marine and freshwater fisheries and a significant aquaculture industry with a combined economic impact of approximately 15 billion US$. We begin by describing the characteristics Key Messages• Sea level rise, more frequent severe storms, coastal habitat loss associated with both factors, changes in nutrient dynamics, and ocean acidification are likely to impact the productivity of Florida's marine fisheries. Some of these factors will also affect fisheries access.• Florida's freshwater fisheries will be impacted by increased hydrological variability, increased temperatures, and more frequent severe storms. Shallow lakes may respond by switching from a clear to a turbid, phytoplankton-dominated state that provides poor sport fishing. Greater hydrological variability will also exacerbate fishing access issues.• Among the aquaculture sectors, shellfish aquaculture is particularly sensitive to multiple drivers including sea level rise, coastal habitat loss, increased frequency of harmful algal blooms and ocean acidification. Ornamental fish culture and other forms of intensive aquaculture under controlled conditions will be relatively insensitive to climate change.• Key adaptation options for marine fisheries include switching of species, locations and fishing methods, while adapting catch limits to changes in productivity. In freshwater fisheries, on the other hand, water and habitat management will be key to adaptation. Change in farming methods will be important in aquaculture, along with species and location changes, particularly in the shellfish industry. Aquaculture for fisheries enhancement and ecological restoration can aid adaptation in both marine and freshwater fisheries. Adaptation will benefit from awareness of drivers and impact pathways, monitoring of a broad suite of impact indicators, and adaptive decision-making. 428 • KAI LORENZEN ET AL.

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Understanding and Managing Social–Ecological Feedbacks in Spatially Structured Recreational Fisheries: The Overlooked Behavioral Dimension

Cited by 70 publications

References 64 publications

Synchrony — An emergent property of recreational fisheries

Synchrony — An emergent property of recreational fisheries

Recommendations for the future of recreational fisheries to prepare the social‐ecological system to cope with change

Climate Change Impacts on Florida’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors and Options for Adaptation

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