Journal article
Preparing for a changing future in recreational fisheries:: 100 research questions for global consideration emerging from a horizon scan
Carleton University1
Norwegian Institute for Nature Research2
University of Florida3
Rhodes University4
KEEPEMWET5
Fisheries Conservation Foundation6
University of Tasmania7
Yamanashi Prefectural Fisheries Technology Center8
World Bank9
Universidade Federal de Sergipe10
Section for Freshwater Fisheries Ecology, National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark11
Norwegian Research Centre12
National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark13
Humboldt University of Berlin14
University of Massachusetts15
Uppsala University16
Cefas Weymouth Laboratory17
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Ontario18
Yale University19
Ball State University20
...and 10 moreRecreational fisheries hold immense ecological, social, and economic value. The management of these fisheries is increasingly important as we move forward in the Anthropocene. Recreational fisheries managers face several challenges as fisheries often involve diverse social and ecological systems comprised of complex feedback and stakeholder motivations and needs.
Here, we used a horizon scanning exercise to yield 100 research questions related to recreational fisheries science and management in the Anthropocene. Initial research questions (n = 205) were collected from recreational fisheries experts (i.e., stakeholders, managers, researchers) from various sectors (i.e., industry, government, NGOs) and geographic locations (14 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA).
These questions were subsequently categorized, thematized, and refined by our authorship team, eventually yielding what we considered to be the top 100 research questions of relevance to management of recreational fisheries. The key themes include: human dimensions; bioeconomics; resource monitoring and data acquisition; governance; management—regulatory actions; management—stock and habitat enhancement; catch-and-release; impacts of recreational fisheries on populations, communities and ecosystems; threats and sustainability; and angler outreach, education and engagement.
It is our intention that this comprehensive and forward-looking list will create a framework to guide future research within this field, and contribute to evidence-based recreational fisheries management and policy.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Year: | 2020 |
Pages: | 137-151 |
ISSN: | 15735184 and 09603166 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1007/s11160-020-09595-y |
ORCIDs: | 0000-0002-5420-6720 , 0000-0003-2861-527X and Skov, Christian |
Biodiversity Conservation Fisheries management Global fisheries Recreational fisheries Research priorities