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 “ghost gear”. However, a major concern with such an environmentally friendly technique is its potential to reduce catch efficiency due to its degradable characteristics, which may diminish competitiveness.

This study uses split-sample discrete choice experiments to investigate public preferences within and between countries for proposed deep-sea management policies within and beyond national jurisdictions. The surveys were carried out in Norway and Scotland. A comparison of willingness-to-pay within each country (e.g., Mingulay/Lofoten-Vesterålen vs.

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’ perceptions and concerns regarding ALDFG consequences, and investigates how these concerns shape their willingness to participate in retrieval efforts. Data were collected through a survey of 525 fishers in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.

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ABSTRACTGlobal fish consumption has increased substantially over the past six decades, with aquaculture surpassing wild catches in 2022. This growth has raised concerns about environmental sustainability and food safety, prompting the use of eco‐labels to inform consumers about sustainable practices. This study employed a discrete‐continuous choice experiment method to investigate consumer demand for sustainably produced shrimp in Vietnam, focusing on the influence of eco‐labels on purchase decisions.