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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Small-Scale Fishery"”.
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In the realm of the Kob Kings : rethinking knowledges and dialogue in a small-scale fishery
… and participant observation conducted in the small-scale commercial handline fishery of Stilbaai, this dissertation examines and rethinks knowledges in a bid to open dialogue between experts (academic researchers, fisheries managers and fishers). The field research for this work was conducted …
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The role of women in the small-scale fishery sector in South Africa: the case of St Helena Bay
Small-scale fisheries are a cornerstone of coastal livelihoods, food security, and cultural heritage worldwide, supporting millions of people and contributing significantly to global fish production. These fisheries are inherently diverse, involving a wide range of activities from harvesting and …
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An exploration of the post-harvest activities of the Olifants Estuary Small-Scale Fishery: recommendations for equitable market access and beneficiation
Small-scale Fisheries (SSFs) play a key role in poverty alleviation of rural coastal populations through the provision of food security and income generation. Yet, many SSFs fail to maximise the value potential of the seafood products they produce as a result of post-harvest losses and marketing …
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Integrating traditional ecological knowledge in South Africa's small-scale fisheries: the Olifants Estuary Gillnet Fishery
… are recognizing the importance of understanding small-scale fisheries as complex socio-ecological systems. As a result, managing fisheries is no longer only about managing fish but also about managing people. One mechanism for incorporating the human dimension into small-scale fishery management …
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Dynamics of Social-ecological Traps: The Case of Small-scale fisheries in the Philippines
… research questions are as follows: (1) Can the small-scale fisheries in the Philippines be characterised as being caught in a social-ecological trap? (2) What are the characteristics and structure of the social-ecological trap in these fisheries? (3) What are the factors that drive small-scale …
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Dynamics of Social-ecological Traps: The Case of Small-scale fisheries in the Philippines
… research questions are as follows: (1) Can the small-scale fisheries in the Philippines be characterised as being caught in a social-ecological trap? (2) What are the characteristics and structure of the social-ecological trap in these fisheries? (3) What are the factors that drive small-scale …
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Overfishing in Senegal: A Deep Dive into the Livelihood of Coastal Communities
… of overfishing on the livelihoods of artisanal fishery workers in Senegal, focusing on the intricate relationship between fishery management, unsustainable fishing practices, and the socio-economic conditions of small-scale fishery labourers. To address this, the study explores three key areas: …
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Patches, Silos, Networks: Women's Ways of Leading in South African Fisheries Value Chains
… the leadership roles they play (at various scales) are currently less well-known. This research involved finding women to interview from the various "patches" in the value chain. Without the generation of new relationships/leads occurring in the background, it would not have been possible to …
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Climate change and small-scale fishing in South Africa: a community scale social vulnerability assessment for the southern Cape handline fishery
… as people's livelihoods. Coastal communities, small-scale fishers, and fishing-reliant individuals are especially vulnerable to climate change impacts (and other stressors) that alter the state and availability of ocean resources. Therefore, implementing integrated management approaches (such …