Ten fishery cooperatives of the Pacific coast of Mexico were studied to examine reasons for
successful community-based management of the fishery commons. The cooperatives hold …

The rise of organised illegal fishing and trade in abalone from the late 1990s destabilised
South Africa's historically stable, quota-managed fishery, culminating in its closure in 2008 …

This paper presents a review of information presented at the 11th International Abalone
Symposium, held in New Zealand in February 2023, where representatives from a range of …

In recent years, the total quantity of abalone produced on farms worldwide has increased
significantly, although abalone fisheries have declined. Production from fisheries has …

Subsidies can directly support unsustainable fishing practices that harm both ecosystems
and long-term social and economic benefits. Global fishery subsidies are substantial, yet …

External drivers increasingly impact small-scale fisheries worldwide. As globalization
accelerates the flow of information, commodities, and capital across geographic space …

Decision-making in fisheries, particularly those involving capture, is a vital moment for
participants. Fishers weigh their options while considering factors such as the environment …

Despite complete legal protection, improvements in infrastructure, and market conditions
that provide easier access to other protein sources, illegal poaching of sea turtles for …

One of the salient features of shellfish poaching in Galicia (NW Spain) is that in certain cases
the illegal extraction of shellfish is tolerated by licensed users of this resource. Since the …

This work is an in-depth look at the acceptance of poaching in Galicia, exploring the role of
the community in tolerating acts of non-compliance with shellfishing regulations in …