In the News
New Era of Fisheries Policy Needed to Secure Nutrition for Millions
May 17, 2013 | Science Daily
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A one-size-fits all policy cannot allow for sustainable fisheries management. Researchers argue that for fisheries management to be successful a multi-sector perspective is required, a perspective that includes small-scale fisheries. More.
Indonesian Fishing Communities Find Balance Between Biodiversity and Development
February 7, 2013 | Science Daily
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Indonesia's Karimunjawa National Park has become a model system, demonstrating how co-management can improve the health of fish and communities alike. A recent study explores the features that make this park unique. More.
How to Catch Fish and Save Fisheries
October 19, 2012 | The New York Times
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TURFs provide an excellent start on the road towards protecting the world's oceans. This opinion piece explores the issues and promising solutions to the problems faced by fisheries around the world. More.
Rare
Using mainstream marketing techniques, Rare empowers local communities to conserve natural resources. Rare inspires change so people and planet thrive. Explore Rare's exciting campaigns and learn more about TURF reserves!
Select Publications
Fishers as advocates of marine protected areas: a case study from Galicia (NW Spain).
Perez de Oliveira, L. (2013). Marine Policy 41: 95–102. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.024
Conservation incentives and collective choices in cooperative fisheries.
Ovando, D.A., Deacon, R.T., Lester, S.E., Costello, C., Van Leuvan, T., McIlwain, K., et al. (2013). Marine Policy, 37, 132–140. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.03.012
Suggestions for fixing top-down coastal fisheries management through participatory approaches.
Lopes, P. F. M., Rosa, E. M., Salyvonchyk, S., Nora, V., & Begossi, A. (2013). Marine Policy 40: 100–110. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.033
Co-management approaches and incentives improve management effectiveness in the Karimunjawa National Park, Indonesia.
Campbell, S. J., Kartawijaya, T., Yulianto, I., Prasetia, R., & Clifton, J. (2013). Marine Policy 41: 72–79. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.022
Women and fisheries: Contribution to food security and local economies.
Harper, S., Zeller, D., Hauzer, M., Pauly, D., & Sumaila, U. R. (2013). Marine Policy 39: 56–63. doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2012.10.018
The Economics of Territorial Use Rights Fisheries, or TURFs.
Wilen, J. E., Cancino, J., & Uchida, H. (2012). Review of Environmental Economics and Policy 6(2): 237–257. doi:10.1093/reep/res012
Additional Resources
Learn even more about TURFs and small-scale fisheries from the following resources:
The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management | Santa Barbara, CA | discoverturfs@gmail.com
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) finds effective and practical solutions to critical environmental problems ranging from climate to health, to oceans to ecosystems. EDF's Oceans Program is committed to protecting vital marine ecosystems while reversing overfishing through science and market-based solutions. Follow this link to learn more about how EDF’s Oceans Program is working with fishery stakeholders to restore the world’s fisheries.
The Sustainable Fisheries Group (SFG) works to catalyze global fisheries reform by utilizing diverse market approaches, bioeconomic modeling, and spatial analysis to improve the ecological and economic performance of fisheries. Learn more about SFG's innovative projects including information about TURF reserves!
Too Big to Ignore
Recognizing the need to mobilize knowledge and research about small-scale fisheries, Too Big to Ignore partnership works to address the many challenges facing small-scale fisheries globally. Specifically, they aim to enhance understanding about the importance of small-scale fisheries and their social and economic contributions, while addressing climate-related and human-induced threats, encourage policy changes, improve governance, and develop capacity. Click here to learn more.
Live with the Sea
To help address the challenges facing Madagascar’s coastal communities, Live with the Sea provides a online platform for conservationists and NGOs to share resources and experiences. Live with the Sea hosts valuable and practical information about community-based marine conservation projects, also known as locally managed marine areas or LMMAs. Learn more by following the link.
The Marine Photobank
The Marine Photobank is a leading visual resource that has galvanized people from all over the planet to collect, share and download marine photos, images and graphics that shed light on how humans have affected life in the ocean. These images are available at no cost for non-commercial purposes as well as for media use. Visit their website to become a member today!
The Fisheries Law Center
The Fisheries Law Center is a not-for-profit research center in Vancouver, Canada. The center has three mandates: to conduct research in the field of fisheries, aquaculture and seafood laws and regulations; to build capacity by educating law students, lawyers, and other stakeholders in the area of fisheries laws; and to facilitate legal representation to underprivileged small-scale fishers and NGOs wherever possible. For more information, click here.
