Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) is a global challenge, that adversely impacts both marine ecosystems and the livelihood of fishers. This study explores the fishers’…

ABSTRACT Global fish consumption has increased substantially over the past six decades, with aquaculture surpassing wild catches in 2022. This growth has raised concerns about environmental…

The study reveals that illegal fishing in Vietnam's Tam Giang Lagoon, particularly using small mesh-size nets, remains prevalent despite TURF regulations. Compliance is influenced by fishers'...

Key Messages Proportions of fishers engaging in illegal fishing activities in the lagoon: The use of destructive fishing gears and fishing in protected areas had low rates of non-compliance, but the…

This study examines the role of small-scale fisheries in Vietnam in promoting food security and alleviating poverty within fishing households and the potential of fisheries management measures to...

Research questions: What is the contribution of small-scale fisheries in Vietnam in promoting food security and alleviating poverty among fishing households? What potential do fisheries management…

This study applies Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory to investigate fishers' pro-environmental behavioral intention and their support for policies to reduce marine litter. While pro-environmental…

The combined effects of climate change, marine tourism and other stressors threaten the ecological and economic sustainability of coral reefs. This study investigates dive industry stakeholder…

Lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) are used as cleaner fish in salmon aquaculture to treat sea lice. However, after 18–24 months and reaching 0.4–0.6 kg, the fish is removed from the salmon cage and…

Ocean acidification (OA) poses a threat to coral reefs by increasing the fragility of susceptible corals to physical damage. As such, the impacts of dive tourism are likely to be exacerbated under…