Governability of Kelp Forest Small-Scale Harvesting in Iroise Sea, France

Frangoudès, Katia; Garineaud, Clément

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-17034-3_6

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“…The Iroise Sea exhibits high levels of both macroalgal and animal diversity which are at the core of the cultural and economic activities of the region. It includes the largest European macroalgae field that is inhabited by more than 300 different species, some of priority conservation status such as the gray seal, the basking shark, the common dolphin or petrels (Frangoudes and Garineaud, 2015;Huon et al, 2015). But it also supports locally important sardine fisheries (Berthou et al, 2010;Duhamel et al, 2011).…”

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The Seasonal and Inter-Annual Fluctuations of Plankton Abundance and Community Structure in a North Atlantic Marine Protected Area

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Benedetti et al. Temporal Variability of Plankton in the Iroise Sea copepods (members of the Calanidae) are more abundant in spring than in summer and fall. We propose several hypotheses to explain the observed temporal patterns and we underline their importance for understanding the dynamics of other components of the food-web (such as sardines). Our study is a first step toward the inclusion of the planktonic compartment into the planning of the resources and diversity conservation within the Marine Protected Area.

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The Seasonal and Inter-Annual Fluctuations of Plankton Abundance and Community Structure in a North Atlantic Marine Protected Area

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“…Experiences developed among and beyond Europe in relation to participatory science shows, however, that fishers can fruitfully collaborate with scientist to co-construct such knowledge base (Mackinson and Wilson, 2014;Frangoudes et al, 2015, Stephenson et al, 2016, although there is a need to find the right endpoint where such knowledge may contribute effectively in setting management rules.…”

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Community-based management of the Mediterranean coastal fisheries: Historical reminiscence or the root for new fisheries governance?

Raicevich

Alegret

Frangoudès

et al. 2018

Regional Studies in Marine Science

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Historical management experiences of Mediterranean community-based fisheries were particularly effective in fostering both social cohesion and sustainable utilisation of coastal resources. This figure contrasts with the current status of Mediterranean fisheries, where about 90% of stocks are overexploited. The key question then is: can past experiences guide our current approach to reshaping governance in the Mediterranean fisheries? In our effort to answer this question, we analyzed the main attributes of selected fishing governance systems in the Early and Mid-Modern period and their evolution through time. We focussed on the Spanish Cofradías, the French Prud'homies and the Venetian Fraglie (Italy). They were characterized by the establishment of territorial user rights system of management and governed technical aspects of the fisheries, market access, and restrictions. Fishers and their communities, through their corporations/organizations, were directly involved in legislating and enforcing management policies and regulations/rules. This approach to fisheries management differs from the one introduced by the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), established in the late 1970s, which was mainly top-down. Despite the systematic efforts to reduce fishing capacity and pressure on marine resources and to impose severe technical and restrictive measures, Mediterranean fisheries are still in bad conditions. To cope with this situation the EU recently reformed the CFP establishing, among other things, a new paradigm that seeks to foster the harmonization of the decision-making process in the context of the so-called "regionalisation" of fisheries management. However, this policy does not clearly establish a proper community-based approach and restricts participation to national fishers' associations in the context of the Advisory Council of the Mediterranean Sea. Without effectively linking local and regional fisheries management structures by engaging fishers and re-establishing a sense of community through providing community-based rights for fishing, this new effort will likely not succeed in achieving Mediterranean fisheries sustainability. Highlights ► Cofradías, Prud'homies, Fraglie were historical forms of fishers' organizations. ► They regulated fishing activities and access to fishery resources in coastal areas. ► Their role is now less relevant in Mediterranean fisheries management. ► The Common Fisheries Policy is now shifting towards a regionalized approach. ► These entities might play a role in linking local to regional fisheries management.

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“…Smaller scale production occurred in Spain, Italy, Denmark and Portugal (see www.algaplus.com). In Europe, commercial harvesting of kelps is currently carried out in Norway and France (Frangoudes & Garineaud, 2015;Steen et al, 2016), with some smaller scale harvesting taking place on the southern coast of Ireland (1400Ireland ( t in 2014. This figure will probably Sullivan, 2017).…”

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Sustainable harvesting of wild seaweed resources

Monagail

Cornish²,

Morrison

et al. 2017

European Journal of Phycology

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Macroalgae have played an important role in coastal communities for centuries. In the past, they have been harvested and gathered from shorelines around the world for traditional uses such as food, animal feed and a crude fertilizer (marine manure). Today, seaweeds are used in a multitude of applications with expanding global industries based on hydrocolloids, cosmetics and food supplements, and also as a potential biofuel source. However, of the approximately 10 000 algal species reported to exist, only a small number are commercially utilized. While representing only a small fraction of total global seaweed production, harvesting and gathering 'wild' seaweeds has had, and continues to have, an integral role in many coastal societies, often being intrinsically linked to the cultural identity of those coastal communities. Today, 32 countries actively harvest seaweeds from wild stocks, with over 800 000 t harvested annually from natural beds. It is vitally important that seaweeds are utilized sustainably and that natural resources are effectively managed by coastal communities with vested interests around the world. As the popularity of seaweeds increases and the use of less traditional species with novel applications comes to the fore, it is critically important to make certain that the sustainability of the resource is ensured given the increased pressures of harvesting. Issues exist regarding ownership of the resource and its over-exploitation, and the implementation of environmentally damaging harvesting techniques must be avoided. Resource scientists, managers, conservationists, governments, and other stakeholders need to be proactive in the sustainable management of these vulnerable, yet valuable, resources.

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Governability of Kelp Forest Small-Scale Harvesting in Iroise Sea, France

Cited by 17 publications

References 8 publications

The Seasonal and Inter-Annual Fluctuations of Plankton Abundance and Community Structure in a North Atlantic Marine Protected Area

The Seasonal and Inter-Annual Fluctuations of Plankton Abundance and Community Structure in a North Atlantic Marine Protected Area

Community-based management of the Mediterranean coastal fisheries: Historical reminiscence or the root for new fisheries governance?

Sustainable harvesting of wild seaweed resources

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