Essays about: "coastal fisheries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words coastal fisheries.

  1. 1. DOES RESOURCE DEPENDENCE MATTER? A consideration of artisanal fishing in the relationship between democracy and marine health

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mercedes del Signo del Rio; [2023-06-20]
    Keywords : democracy; fisheries; resource dependence; artisanal fishing;

    Abstract : This paper examines the interplay between democracy, artisanal fishing, dependence on marine resources, and the health of marine ecosystems. The focus on artisanal fishing opportunities examines how local organization can affect the status of fisheries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Something Fishy on the High Seas: International Regulation, State Capacity and Common Pool Resources

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Konstantin Felix Heim; [2022-06-20]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Overfishing is a large-scale collective action problem that poses real threats to the marine ecosystem, livelihoods, food security, and the world’s climate. Thus, understanding fishermen’s compliance with fisheries regulations is particularly valuable. READ MORE

  4. 3. Save the bay: a case study of fisheries co-management in Gökova Bay, Turkey

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Utku Kuran; [2021]
    Keywords : small-scale fisheries; common-pool resources; socio-ecological systems; co-management; design principles; Gökova Bay; Sustainability Science; Turkey; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Overfishing is one of the most serious problems threatening the health of the seas and local coastal communities. Marine Protected Areas with No Fishing Zones are valuable biodiversity conservation tools to ensure the sustainable use of diminishing fish stocks. READ MORE

  5. 4. The hydrodynamic impacts of Estuarine Oyster reefs, and the application of drone technology to this study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Oskar Evert Johansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Physical Geography; Oyster Reef; Drone; UAV; Hydrodynamics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The impacts of climate change are being seen within the estuarine environment through erosion and shoreline retreat, associated with sea-level rise and changes in storm activity. Restoration oyster reefs have been identified as a working-with-nature strategy to protect and restore these shoreline environments, stabilising sediment, and reducing erosion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development of northern pike (Esox lucius) populations in the Baltic Sea, and potential effects of grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) predation

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Rebecka Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : diet analysis; ; marine mammals; predator-prey; socio-economic; sport fishing; recreational fisheries;

    Abstract : Worldwide, marine mammal populations are increasing after considerable efforts to turn the downward trends caused by hunting, accidental mortality and pollution. The ecosystem effects from the increases of these top predators may be pronounced, but are in most cases poorly known. READ MORE