Access and allocation in fisheries: The Australian experience

McShane, Paul; Knuckey, Ian; Sen, Sevaly

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104702

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“…Our study has contributed novel information about the social and economic dimensions of the TDGDLF, one the world's longest-operating shark fisheries. The TDGDLF employs an average of 102 people per annum, provides fresh seafood to local communities and has an average annual market value through the supply chain of up to A$32.6 × 10 6 (US$20.9 × 10 6 ), which is considerably larger than the reported gross value of production of A$1 × 10 6 -5 × 10 6 (US$0.6 × 10 6 -3.2 × 10 6 ) (Braccini and Blay 2018), which is typically used to value sector shares, set priorities and allocate scarce resources (McShane et al 2021). In addition, most of the costs from TDGDLF fishers and processors are spent within LGAs, contributing to the local regional economy through the acquisition of a range of products, from fuel, gear and vessel repairs to service requirements and equipment purchases from local businesses.…”

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The social and economic dimensions of one of the world’s longest-operating shark fisheries

Braccini,

Watt,

Syers

et al. 2024

Mar. Freshw. Res.

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Context Social and economic information is limited for coastal commercial and recreational fisheries, particularly shark fisheries, which are perceived as unsustainable and as targeting sharks for fins. Aims To characterise the social and economic dimensions of one of the world’s few long-standing sustainable shark fisheries. Methods We reviewed historic data and surveyed stakeholders to understand the economic and social dimensions of the shark fishery currently operating in Western Australia. Key results Since the fishery’s historic peak, there has been a substantial reduction in the number of operating vessels and ports due to management intervention. For the vessels that have remained, catches and catch rates increased through time. Fishers sold only flesh and fins, whereas processors also sold cartilage. Revenue mostly originates from the domestic sale of flesh, not fins. This fishery provides additional social and economic returns through the employment of an average of 102 people per annum, the supply of local fresh seafood to communities and the expenditure of most of operational costs in local government areas. In addition, the average annual market value through the supply chain was A$32.6 × 106 (US$20.9 × 106). Conclusions Our study is the first step towards a more comprehensive valuation of the societal contribution of sustainable shark fisheries. Implications This novel information has a range of applications, from developing social and economic objectives in fisheries harvest strategies to empowering government agencies when making decisions on natural resource management.

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