Despite extensive research on the importance and impacts of recreational fisheries, there is
a shortage of information on regulatory compliance in the sector. While recreational fishing …

Recreational spearfishing is a fishing method that occurs globally, yet receives considerably
less attention in the scientific literature relative to other recreational fishing methods, such as …

This work is the result of an international research effort to determine the main impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic on marine recreational fishing. Changes were assessed on (1) access …

Recreational fisheries (RF) are complex social-ecological systems that play an important
role in aquatic environments while generating significant social and economic benefits …

Purpose: To explore the types of leisure activities, the degree of activity involvement, and the
relationship between leisure benefits in older adults in cities and towns in Northern …

For the sustainable development of the ocean, examining the coupled and coordinated
relationships of the marine economic-ecological-social system (MEESS) is crucial. In this …

We combined different data sources to analyse key changes in the shellfisheries of Galicia
(NW Spain). The shellfishing capacity of this region, a major fishing power in Europe, has …

Recreational fishing is important in China, as it provides a source of employment and
income across a wide range of economic sectors where consumers spend money on coastal …

While the economic activity associated with recreational fishing is well assessed in the
developed world, substantially less is known in developing countries. South Africa is a …

As the effects of climate change increase, distributional range shifts of species are also
expected to be magnified, necessitating a better understanding of their social-ecological …