Unlocking sustainability in China's small-scale fisheries: A case study of livelihood analysis in the Bohai Region

IF 4.8 2区 环境科学与生态学 Q1 OCEANOGRAPHY
Shu Su , Chao Zhao , Yong Chen , Yi Tang
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Small-scale fisheries (SSF) are a vital component of the global fisheries sector, significantly contributing to food security, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. In China, the SSF sub-sector is substantial, yet it is often overshadowed by large-scale fisheries (LSF), resulting in limited understanding and targeted management measures for SSF. This study uses the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to compare the livelihoods of SSF and LSF in China's Bohai Region, aiming to identify the sustainability challenges faced by SSF and explore potential improvement pathways. The results indicate that the overall livelihood assets of SSF are significantly lower than those of LSF. The failure to differentiate between these two sub-sectors in fisheries management may exacerbate this disparity, further marginalizing SSF. We recommend that China undertake immediate fisheries reforms and outreach efforts aimed at promoting the sustainability of SSF communities. Key strategies include strengthening property rights governance, establishing inclusive decision-making processes for SSF fishers, providing preferential policies and financial support for the most vulnerable SSF actors, and incorporating considerations of SSF's role within the broader socio-ecological system and its interactions with other components into management. Additionally, we suggest the development of a separate management plan for SSF to address their unique needs. This study enhances the understanding of China's SSFs, supports the implementation of SSF Guidelines in China, and offers insights into global SSF management.
中国小型渔业的可持续发展:渤海地区生计分析案例研究
小型渔业(SSF)是全球渔业领域的重要组成部分,对粮食安全、生计和文化遗 产做出了重要贡献。在中国,小型渔业子行业规模庞大,但往往被大型渔业(LSF)所掩盖,导致人们对小型渔业的了解和有针对性的管理措施有限。本研究利用可持续生计框架(SLF)比较了中国渤海地区小规模渔业和大规模渔业的生计状况,旨在确定小规模渔业面临的可持续发展挑战,并探索潜在的改善途径。研究结果表明,"小农 "的总体生计资产明显低于 "中农"。在渔业管理中未能区分这两个次级行业可能会加剧这种差距,使小规模渔业进一步边缘化。我们建议中国立即开展渔业改革和外联工作,以促进 SSF 社区的可持续发展。主要战略包括加强产权管理,为 SSF 渔民建立包容性决策程序,为最脆弱的 SSF 参与者提供优惠政策和财政支持,并在管理中考虑 SSF 在更广泛的社会生态系统中的作用及其与其他组成部分的相互作用。此外,我们建议为 SSF 制定单独的管理计划,以满足其独特需求。这项研究加深了人们对中国 SSF 的了解,为在中国实施 SSF 指南提供了支持,并为全球 SSF 管理提供了启示。
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Ocean & Coastal Management
Ocean & Coastal Management 环境科学-海洋学
CiteScore
8.50
自引率
15.20%
发文量
321
审稿时长
60 days
期刊介绍: Ocean & Coastal Management is the leading international journal dedicated to the study of all aspects of ocean and coastal management from the global to local levels. We publish rigorously peer-reviewed manuscripts from all disciplines, and inter-/trans-disciplinary and co-designed research, but all submissions must make clear the relevance to management and/or governance issues relevant to the sustainable development and conservation of oceans and coasts. Comparative studies (from sub-national to trans-national cases, and other management / policy arenas) are encouraged, as are studies that critically assess current management practices and governance approaches. Submissions involving robust analysis, development of theory, and improvement of management practice are especially welcome.
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