Abstract Aquaculture's benefits for producers' livelihoods and global food security are well-documented. However, little is known about public misconceptions of aquaculture, potentially fueled by…

Small-scale fisheries are crucial for supporting the welfare of coastal communities. Nonetheless, in Vietnam prolonged overexploitation and inadequate management have led small-scale fisheries into an…

Abstract Climate change might increase the risk of salmon pisciculture operations by reducing the freshwater supply. Technological change is often regarded as a key aspect of climate adaptation. This…

Understanding the determinants of non-compliance is crucial for the effective management and conservation of small-scale fisheries. This study empirically examines the drivers of non-compliance with…

Small-scale shrimp farming is widely regarded as a high-risk sector due to growing challenges that demand substantial effort and collective coordination in rural communities. This study examines the…

Non-point source (NPS) pollution of the salmon lice parasite Lepeophtheirus salmonis from Norwegian fish farms poses environmental risk for Norway’s wild Atlantic salmon stocks. To mitigate wild smolt…

Abstract Small-scale fishers and fish farmers typically earn less than other seafood value chain participants, and limited research exists on seaweed value chains. This study examines the structure…

Abstract Small-scale aquaculture (SSA) in Chile is a critical activity for coastal communities, yet it faces numerous challenges, including socioeconomic vulnerability. While there is substantial…

The use of biodegradable fishing gear is increasingly seen as a way to mitigate the negative impacts associated with abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), often referred to as…

Marine plastic pollution, particularly from abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), has become a pressing environmental and governance challenge in global fisheries. Ghost fishing, where…