Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing the Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines in the Family Islands, Bahamas

Kincaid, Kate

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-55074-9_28

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“…However, there are no specific management plans in place and local fishers have expressed opposition based on perceived threat to fisheries livelihoods ( Thomas et al, 2015 ). Appropriate management will have to involve the stakeholders themselves in decision making, in keeping with The Bahamas’ implementation of the FAO Small-Scale Fisheries Guidelines ( Kincaid, 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Firstly, this study aimed to document patterns of fisheries exploitation in relation to the coronavirus pandemic and the role of humans as ecosystem agents. Primary importance was placed on obtaining a representative snapshot of fishery changes that would be applicable across small island communities throughout the region, where no monitoring was taking place, but similar dynamics would be at play ( Kincaid, 2017 ). Interactions between researchers and fishers may have changed the fishers’ behaviour (especially given the level of illegal fishing) that would have given an inaccurate view of the broader reality.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is no routine monitoring or data collection for small-scale fisheries in The Bahamas ( Kincaid, 2017 ), hindering effective management efforts ( Smith & Zeller, 2016 ). The aim of this study is thus to document and quantify the changes fishing activity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and provide an insight into fishery dynamics in the Caribbean region.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Impact of the the COVID-19 pandemic on a queen conch (Aliger gigas) fishery in The Bahamas

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2021

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The onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in early 2020 led to a dramatic rise in unemployment and fears about food-security throughout the Caribbean region. Subsistence fisheries were one of the few activities permitted during emergency lockdown in The Bahamas, leading many to turn to the sea for food. Detailed monitoring of a small-scale subsistence fishery for queen conch was undertaken during the implementation of coronavirus emergency control measures over a period of twelve weeks. Weekly landings data showed a surge in fishing during the first three weeks where landings were 3.4 times higher than subsequent weeks. Overall 90% of the catch was below the minimum legal-size threshold and individual yield declined by 22% during the lockdown period. This study highlights the role of small-scale fisheries as a ‘natural insurance’ against socio-economic shocks and a source of resilience for small island communities at times of crisis. It also underscores the risks to food security and long-term sustainability of fishery stocks posed by overexploitation of natural resources.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%