Co-existence of seals and fisheries? Adaptation of a coastal fishery for recovery of the Baltic grey seal

Varjopuro, Riku

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2010.10.023

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“…Like the monk seal, the sea otter conflicted primarily with fishers, and significant disparities existed among stakeholder groups in their values and perceptions of the species (Cicin-Sain et al 1982, Palumbi & Sotka 2010. Similar situations are occurring currently with pinnipeds in New Zealand (Childerhouse & Gales 1998) and mammals in the Arctic (Lovecraft & Meek 2011, Varjopuro 2011.…”

Section: Historical Rarity Shifting Baselines and Species Recoverysupporting

confidence: 60%

Sociocultural significance of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the human dimensions of conservation planning

Kittinger¹,

Bambico²,

Watson³

et al. 2012

Endang. Species. Res.

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The Hawaiian monk seal Monachus schauinslandi is Critically Endangered, but relatively little is known about the sociocultural significance of the species in Native Hawaiian communities. An accurate assessment of historical and modern sociocultural values and perceptions is needed to inform conservation and recovery planning for the species, particularly since the species is not universally well-regarded by ocean users. We conducted extensive archival research and oral history interviews to characterize past and current human−monk seal relationships in the Hawaiian archipelago. We report heterogeneity in both historical and contemporary cultural associations for monk seals, which appear to be related to place-specific histories and specific stakeholder groups. We introduce the concept of 'cultural endemism' to characterize this pattern of sociocultural heterogeneity, and discuss the relevance of shifting baselines, species recovery, and sociocultural information to conservation planning. We focus on participatory conservation planning approaches as being potentially useful in reducing human−wildlife conflicts and developing collaborative stewardship for better conservation success.

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Section: Historical Rarity Shifting Baselines and Species Recoverysupporting

confidence: 60%

Sociocultural significance of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the human dimensions of conservation planning

Kittinger¹,

Bambico²,

Watson³

et al. 2012

Endang. Species. Res.

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“…The possibility that seals may adversely affect salmonid populations by predation has led to demands for control of seal populations (Carter et al, 2001;Yodzis, 2001;Stenman, 2007;Graham et al, 2011). It is a complicated and controversial issue (Varjopuro, 2011), and any discussion of this issue has been constrained by a lack of data.…”

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The role of salmonids in the diet of grey and ringed seals in the Bothnian Bay, northern Baltic Sea

Suuronen¹,

Lehtonen²

2012

Fisheries Research

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“…Respondents claimed that compensation, even if modest, would go a long way toward supporting their livelihoods and indicate government support for local fisheries. Conservation-related compensation is known to strengthen the economic viability of small-scale fishermen (Varjopuro, 2011), and to provide economic help to people who interact with protected species (Wagner et al, 1997;Nyhus et al, 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Fishermen's opinions and attitudes have been explored for species that include Dalmatian pelicans, Pelecanus crispus, and other wetland birds in Prespa, Kerkini, and Vistonis lakes in Greece (Pyrovetsi and Daoutopoulos, 1989), Mediterranean monk seals in Greece (Glain et al, 2001), gray seals, Halichoerus grypus, in Cornwall, UK (Glain et al, 2001), and in the Baltic sea (Varjopuro, 2011), whales, dolphins, and porpoises in the Mediterranean (Fratzis, 2007) and otters, Lutra lutra, in Czech Republic aquatic ecosystems (Vaclavicova et al, 2010). In these studies, fishermen are reported as having negative attitudes and opinions toward these species because they are perceived to be responsible for damages caused to fishing gear and/or as competitors to their fishery.…”

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Caught in the Same Net? Small-Scale Fishermen's Perceptions of Fisheries Interactions with Sea Turtles and Other Protected Species

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Small-scale fisheries are responsible for high numbers of animals caught as bycatch, such as turtles, cetaceans, and seals. Bycatch and its associated mortality is a major conservation challenge for these species and is considered undesirable by fishermen. To gain insights on the impact of bycatch on small-scale fishermen and put it in context with other financial and environmental challenges they face, we conducted questionnaire-based interviews on fishermen working on Crete, Greece. We investigated fishermen's perceptions of sea turtle and other protected species interactions, and the impacts of such interactions on their profession and livelihoods. Our results indicate a connection between declining fish stocks, related increased fishing effort, and reported increased frequency of interactions between fishermen and sea turtles. Respondents believed that their livelihoods were endangered by industrial fishing and environmental problems, but thought that combined interactions with turtles and other marine megafauna species were a larger problem. Responses suggested that extending compensation to fishermen may be a good conservation intervention. Small-scale fishermen hold a wealth of knowledge about the marine environment and its resources. This may be of help to researchers and policy makers as it could be used to achieve a better managed, sustainable fishery. Including small-scale fishermen in the process of developing regulations will both enhance those regulations and increase compliance with them.

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Co-existence of seals and fisheries? Adaptation of a coastal fishery for recovery of the Baltic grey seal

Cited by 55 publications

References 9 publications

Sociocultural significance of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the human dimensions of conservation planning

Sociocultural significance of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal and the human dimensions of conservation planning

The role of salmonids in the diet of grey and ringed seals in the Bothnian Bay, northern Baltic Sea

Caught in the Same Net? Small-Scale Fishermen's Perceptions of Fisheries Interactions with Sea Turtles and Other Protected Species

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