Essays about: "fishing policies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words fishing policies.

1. 1. Analyzing the impact of marine protected areas on coastal zones : A case-study of Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area, South Africa

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Laura Elana Babette Obbink; [2023]
   Keywords : Marine Protected Areas; Sustainability; Coastal Zones; Biodiversity; Local Environmental Awareness; South Africa;

   Abstract : The ocean is, with its extraordinary ability to regulate the climate and absorb carbon dioxide, a vital ecosystem for all life on the planet. Moreover, the ocean is highly important for coastal communities as a source of income and nutrition, and as a consequence of increasing dependence it is becoming more significant to mitigate the effects of these anthropogenic activities on the ocean and its resources. READ MORE

3. 2. Navigating Anonymity in Online Communities: A Multilevel Perspective : Examining user experiences and perceptions of online anonymity in the Fishbrain enthusiast community

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

   Author : Md. Shadman Rahman; [2023]
   Keywords : Online anonymity; Enthusiast community; Fishbrain platform; Online Communities; Social media platforms; Macro and micro-level structures; Factual anonymity; Social group anonymity; Physical anonymity; Deductive thematic analysis; User behavior; Privacy concerns; User perceptions;

   Abstract : This study examines the intricate dynamics of online anonymity in the context of Fishbrain, a platform for fishing enthusiasts. By conducting semi-structured interviews with ten Fishbrain users, I scrutinized the experiences and understanding of online anonymity through a deductive thematic analysis approach. READ MORE

4. 3. People’s perception of seagrass ecosystems - a Step Zero analysis in establishing marine protection of seagrass around Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Sofie Elggren; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable development; seagrass; ecosystem services; participation; natural resource management; Step Zero analysis;

   Abstract : The marine environment is under stress. This study will address seagrass around the island of Gotland, Sweden. Seagrass is a marine flowering plant which grows on the seabed and provide a multitude of important ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, erosion mitigation and serve as habitats for primary fisheries. READ MORE

5. 4. Can tourism Seal the deal? : an explorative study on Seal tourism in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Ebba Alteg; [2019]
   Keywords : benefits; seals; survey; wildlife tourism; wildlife management;

   Abstract : The increased seal populations in the Swedish coastal areas have resulted in increased damages for fishing companies with associated costs. The negative aspect of seals has been quantified (costs for small-scale fishers) but both negative and positive aspects of natural resources must be considered for politicians to make efficient policy decisions. READ MORE

6. 5. Uncovering rural resentment in the global North: A discourse analysis of how ‘Fishing for Leave’express and communicate feelings of discontent

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Conall Ó Duibhir; [2018]
   Keywords : fishing policies; global North; EU fisheries;

   Abstract : Discontent of primary resource users (PRU) towards authorities, governing bodies and policy  regulations, here termed ‘rural resentment’, has been growing in the global North.  Resentment is a hidden emotion, which is not frequently voiced. READ MORE