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The Korea-Japan Fisheries Agreement: Evaluating its legal framework and implementation for sustainable fisheries 《韩日渔业协定》：评估其法律框架和可持续渔业的实施

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106884

Namhee Kwon , Young Kil Park

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Knowledge, power and the blue economy: Breaking down barriers 知识、权力和蓝色经济：打破壁垒

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106883

Kelly Hoareau

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The practice of regional fisheries management organisations in advancing crew labour regulations 区域渔业管理组织在推进船员劳动法规方面的实践

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106882

Bianca Haas, Ruth A. Davis

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Perspectives on beach seine fishing in the Western Indian Ocean: A review 西印度洋海滩围网捕鱼的展望：综述

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106880

Gladys M. Okemwa , George W. Maina , Edward N. Kimani , Almubarak Abubakar , Mathew O. Silas , Catherine Mwakosya , Bernadine Everett , Rui J. Mutombene , Janet Mwangata , Hassan Yussuf , Willys Osore

{"title":"Perspectives on beach seine fishing in the Western Indian Ocean: A review","authors":"Gladys M. Okemwa , George W. Maina , Edward N. Kimani , Almubarak Abubakar , Mathew O. Silas , Catherine Mwakosya , Bernadine Everett , Rui J. Mutombene , Janet Mwangata , Hassan Yussuf , Willys Osore","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106880","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106880","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Beach seine fishing ranks among the most destructive in shallow coastal ecosystems worldwide, resulting in overfishing, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss. Despite regulatory measures, illegal fishing continues across the Western Indian Ocean (WIO). This review gathers insights on beach seine fishing in the region from scientific papers and grey literature published over 30 years, from 1994 to 2024. We examine the historical evolution and document reported evidence on the ecological effects, management responses, socioeconomic considerations, and governance challenges associated with the fishery. The introduction of beach seine fishing in the region dates back to the 1650 s in South Africa and expanded to the entire region, with the most recent introduction occurring in Madagascar in the 1960s. Studies reporting catch characteristics, such as yield, species composition, and size distribution, were numerous, representing 81 % of the publications. However, quantitative assessments of broader ecological and socio-economic impacts were limited. Diverse management measures implemented, including complete bans (in Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar), gear-based spatial and seasonal closures (in Mauritius, Mozambique, and South Africa), and technical restrictions on gear dimensions and use (in Mozambique, Mauritius, South Africa, and the Seychelles). Fishing gear exchange programmes have had varying levels of success, but remain the most promising. Drawing on experiences and lessons from the region and beyond, we outline a practical roadmap of actions implemented to phase out destructive fishing practices effectively. We advocate for long-term, holistic and multifaceted actions that foster community-led transitions while balancing ecological sustainability with socio-economic resilience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"182 ","pages":"Article 106880"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144864000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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China’s suspension of imports of all aquatic products from Japan: International legal basis and future prospects 中国暂停从日本进口所有水产品：国际法律依据和未来展望

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106879

Jingjing Zhao

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Is my red the same as your red? Improving the communication of stock status and support for management in the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission with specific recommendations for Indian Ocean skipjack 我的红色和你的红色一样吗？改进印度洋金枪鱼委员会关于种群状况和对管理的支持的交流，并就印度洋鲣鱼提出具体建议

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106875

Gorka Merino , Agurtzane Urtizberea , Giancarlo M. Correa , Hilario Murua , Ane Laborda , Haritz Arrizabalaga , María Jaume , Josu Santiago

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Exploring demographic and productive factors in socioeconomic vulnerability of small-scale aquaculture in Chile 探讨智利小型水产养殖社会经济脆弱性的人口和生产因素

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106866

Marjorie Baquedano-Rodríguez , Juan Rosas-Muñoz , Leonardo Manríquez-Méndez

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Status of fisheries management in the Indian Ocean: Key strategies for enhancing sustainability in the Bay of Bengal 印度洋渔业管理现状：加强孟加拉湾可持续性的关键战略

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106865

Murugesan SriHari , Pandian Krishnan , Rishi Sharma , Rajdeep Mukherjee , Elayaperumal Vivekanandan

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Climate change adaptation: Raising fisherwomen’s voices to policy making 适应气候变化：提高渔民妇女对政策制定的发言权

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106828

C.M. Fassina , L.R. Almeida , E.S. Morris-Webb , L.Y. Xavier , G.D. Blanco , L.M. Diele-Viegas , L.R. Gonçalves

{"title":"Climate change adaptation: Raising fisherwomen’s voices to policy making","authors":"C.M. Fassina , L.R. Almeida , E.S. Morris-Webb , L.Y. Xavier , G.D. Blanco , L.M. Diele-Viegas , L.R. Gonçalves","doi":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106828","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106828","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper explores local ecological knowledge (LEK) and perceptions of change within Brazilian small-scale fisheries (SSF). Brazil is a climate change hotspot and the income and subsistence of at least one million small scale fisherwomen is vulnerable to a rapidly changing environment. The Vozes do Mar project interviewed Brazilian fisherwomen, and through reflexive thematic analysis revealed their perceptions of change and policy considerations. Key findings highlight the lack of recognition of women in SSF, both under-represented and under-valued, exacerbated by societal biases, policy neglect and environmental challenges. Although fisherwomen regularly recalled environmental changes, including changes in tide and increased severity of rainfall, they did not express, or realise, the same gender bias of climate change impacts reported by the literature. Fisherwomen appeared to lack recognition of their economic contributions through provision of food security. With fisherwomen’s LEK, we identified several policy implications, including: the necessity to bridge the gap between grassroots awareness and top-down strategies, the importance of community-centred interventions, and the need for cross-sectoral cooperation to environmental challenges. This research highlights the inclusion of women's ecological knowledge in policy-making and the reassessment of gender roles in SSF as means for a greater cross-sectoral cooperation in adaptive coastal management. Ultimately, by bringing fisherwomen’s voices and experiences to the fore, the research contributes to a more inclusive and sustainable Blue Economy and ocean governance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48427,"journal":{"name":"Marine Policy","volume":"181 ","pages":"Article 106828"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144840956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Beyond fishing: The value of maritime cultural heritage in Germany 超越捕鱼：德国海洋文化遗产的价值

IF 3.7 2区社会学

Marine Policy Pub Date : 2025-08-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106845

Emily Quiroga

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