期刊
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
卷 182, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113992
关键词
Arabian Gulf; Ecosystem services; Fisheries; Local ecological knowledge; Socio-economic value
资金
- American University of Sharjah Faculty Research Grant [FRG19-L-S51, AS1703]
This study investigates the socio-economic value of oyster bed fisheries in the United Arab Emirates. The research highlights the significance of these fisheries for local fishers and economy, while also identifying challenges such as declining fish stocks and inadequate management.
There is scarce information on the current importance of oyster beds as fishing grounds in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aims to understand the socio-economic value of oyster bed fisheries through questionnaire-based surveys with fishers. Of 106 Emirati fishers interviewed, 67 % use oyster beds due to the proximity to shore, better catch quality, and species abundance. Oyster bed fisheries are recreational and commercial, with handline and fish traps the most common used gears. They provide food for local consumption and cash income. All respondents noticed a fish abundance and size decrease throughout the last decade. Fishers suggest establishing marine protected areas and updating fishing regulations to improve fishing stock status. During the Covid-19 pandemic, oyster fisheries increased, highlighting the value of these fishing grounds for food availability. These fisheries support the local economy and heritage, and urgently need management to ensure the protection of these often-overlooked habitats.
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