New Challenges in Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries Development
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 June 2023) | Viewed by 326
Special Issue Editor
Interests: maritime spatial planning; integrated coastal zone management; fisheries science; biology and ecology of fisheries targeted species; ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF); fish communities associated with artificial reefs; small-scale fisheries; recreational fisheries
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Dear Colleagues,
At present, 40% of the world's fishing volume comes from small-scale fisheries, at the same time, more than 90% of the world's fishing fishers come from small-scale fisheries. Small-scale fisheries (SSF) account for most of the livelihoods associated with fisheries worldwide and support food security for millions globally, yet face critical challenges from local threats and global pressures. At present, small-scale fisheries are facing the consequences of severe environmental issues, such as land reclamation, industrial pollution, disease outbreaks, overfishing, and climate change. Economic problems also continue to generate new pressures for the development of small-scale fisheries. In addition, SSF worldwide is increasingly affected by both local threats, as well as external pressures and vulnerability to these pressures threatens coastal communities and ecosystems. Small-scale fisheries research is necessary for SSF to transition to sustainability. This Special Issue aims to collect original high-quality manuscripts related to all aspects of small-scale fisheries, focusing on fisheries development, management, and sustainability.
Dr. Luca Bolognini
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- small-scale fisheries
- fisheries management
- sustainability
- food security
- livelihoods
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