The state of Louisiana’s freshwater commercial fishery: a study of fishermen’s attitudes towards fishing and their future

IF 2.2 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Lauren Bonatakis, Tiffany Pasco, Julie A. Lively
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As an important contributor to Louisiana’s economy, the commercial freshwater fisheries have been the subject of growing attention in recent years by resource managers as the industry appears to be on the brink of collapse. Fewer participants are entering the field, fish buyers and processors are closing, and market prices remain stagnant. To better understand this industry, we conducted a study to characterize the commercial freshwater fisheries in Louisiana including the fishermen, the fishing operations, the effort across the state, local knowledge on management issue and barriers and opportunities for the future of the industry. We completed structured interviews at fish houses across Louisiana. The average full-time fisherman was 56 years old with about 34 years of commercial fishing experience, and catfish (Ictaluridae spp.) and buffalo (Ictobius spp.) appear to be the most sought-after finfish; however, this slightly differs by region. Overall, this study provides in-depth insight into the trends, problems, and successes of Louisiana’s freshwater commercial fisheries. This information will allow managers and other groups like cooperative extension to identify and design opportunities for the industry and utilize their information in management across the state.

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路易斯安那州淡水商业渔业状况:渔民对捕鱼及其未来的态度研究
作为路易斯安那州经济的重要贡献者,商业淡水渔业近年来日益受到资源管理者的关注,因为该行业似乎正处于崩溃的边缘。进入该领域的参与者越来越少,鱼类收购商和加工商纷纷倒闭,市场价格仍然停滞不前。为了更好地了解这一行业,我们开展了一项研究,以了解路易斯安那州商业淡水渔业的特点,包括渔民、捕鱼作业、全州的努力程度、当地对管理问题的了解以及该行业未来的障碍和机遇。我们在路易斯安那州各地的鱼舍完成了结构化访谈。全职渔民的平均年龄为 56 岁,约有 34 年的商业捕鱼经验,鲶鱼(Ictaluridae 鱼属)和水牛(Ictobius 鱼属)似乎是最受欢迎的有鳍鱼类;但不同地区的情况略有不同。总之,这项研究深入揭示了路易斯安那州淡水商业渔业的趋势、问题和成功之处。这些信息将使管理者和其他团体(如合作推广团体)能够识别和设计该行业的机遇,并在全州的管理中利用这些信息。
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Maritime Studies
Maritime Studies ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-
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4.90
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37
期刊介绍: Maritime Studies is an international peer-reviewed journal on the social dimensions of coastal and marine issues throughout the world. The journal is a venue for theoretical and empirical research relevant to a wide range of academic social science disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, geography, history and political science. Space is especially given to develop academic concepts and debate. We invite original research papers, reviews and viewpoints and welcome proposals for special issues that make a distinctive contribution to contemporary discussion around maritime and coastal use, development and governance. The journal provides a rigorous but constructive review process and rapid publication, and is accessible to new researchers, including postgraduate students and early career academics.
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