Fishers’ knowledge detects ecological decay in the Mediterranean Sea
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10888992 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Benedetta Veneroni (0000-0003-1990-8468, University of Aberdeen, corresponding author), Paul G Fernandes (0000-0003-4135-115X, University of Aberdeen) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1159-1171 |
| Publication date | 2021-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | AMBIO (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0044-7447 • E-ISSN: 1654-7209 |
| Publisher | Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13280-020-01452-3 |
| PMID | 33454884 |
| OpenAlex | W3121690918 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 60 |
The Northern Adriatic Sea (NAS) is one of the most overexploited marine ecosystems in Europe. Given the gaps in scientific knowledge regarding the NAS, this study sought Fishers’ Ecological Knowledge (FEK) to determine NAS’ historical baselines for conservation. By interviewing 53 fishers in three ports of northern Italy, estimates of the catch rates of four commercial demersal species were generated over a 60-year period, and perceptions of target and non-target species’ diversity and benthic diversity were analysed in three groups of fishers (i.e. novices, experienced and veterans). Results showed a significant decline in perceived abundance of sole ( Solea solea), common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) and mantis shrimp (Squilla mantis) , and evidence was found of a Shifting Baseline Syndrome (SBS) among novices. Given FEK’s ability to complement scientific knowledge, fishers’ participation in marine management policies and intergenerational communication should be enhanced, to improve the status of marine ecosystems and hinder SBS
Abundance (ecology · Baseline (sea · Biology · Cuttlefish · Demersal zone · Diversity (politics · Ecosystem · Fish · Fish <Actinopterygii> · Fishery · Geography · Habitat · Marine ecosystem · Marine protected area · Trawling · Cephalopods and Marine Biology · Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies · Ecology · Marine animal studies overview
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| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |