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Aceves-Bueno E, Nenadovic M, Dove I, Atkins-Davis C, Aceves-Bueno JS, Trejo-Ramirez A, Rivas-Ochoa C, Rodriguez-Van Dyck S, Weaver AH. Sustaining small-scale fisheries through a nation-wide Territorial Use Rights in Fisheries system. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286739. [PMID: 37368895 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Territorial Use rights in Fisheries (TURFs) are used around the world to manage small-scale fisheries and they've shown varying levels of success. Our understanding of what leads to different performance levels is limited due to several reasons. Firstly, these systems are often present in areas with low monitoring capacity where data is scarce. Secondly, past research has centered on the analysis of successful cases, with little attention paid to entire systems. Thirdly, research has been ahistorical, disconnected from the development process of TURF systems. Fourthly, TURFs are often viewed as homogenous ignoring the socio-ecological conditions under which they develop. To address these gaps, the study focuses on Mexico as a case study and context. The research first presents a historical overview of the development of TURF systems in Mexico, including the institutional and legal frameworks that have shaped their evolution. The paper then presents a TURF database that maps all TURF systems in Mexico, including their geographical locations and characteristics. In addition, the study presents case studies based on identified archetypes that showcase the diversity of TURF systems in Mexico, highlighting the different types of systems and the challenges they face. By presenting a comprehensive map of all TURF systems in Mexico, this research paper aims to make an important addition to the case studies in the global literature on TURF systems and provide a valuable resource for marine resource management policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eréndira Aceves-Bueno
- School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Departamento de Historia, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México
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- Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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Quintana AC, Basurto X. Community‐based conservation strategies to end open access: The case of Fish Refuges in Mexico. CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/csp2.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Smallhorn‐West PF, Stone K, Ceccarelli DM, Malimali S, Halafihi T, Bridge TCL, Pressey RL, Jones GP. Community management yields positive impacts for coastal fisheries resources and biodiversity conservation. Conserv Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/conl.12755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Patrick F. Smallhorn‐West
- Marine Biology and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
- WorldFish Jalan Batu Maung Bayan Lepas Penang Malaysia
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- Vava'u Environmental Protection Association Neiafu Vava'u Tonga
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
- Biodiversity and Geosciences Program, Museum of Tropical Queensland Queensland Museum Network Townsville QLD Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
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- Marine Biology and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville QLD Australia
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Smallhorn‐West PF, Sheehan J, Malimali S, Halafihi T, Bridge TCL, Pressey RL, Jones GP. Incentivizing co‐management for impact: mechanisms driving the successful national expansion of Tonga's Special Management Area program. Conserv Lett 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/conl.12742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Patrick F. Smallhorn‐West
- Marine Biology and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
- WorldFish, Jalan Batu Maung Bayan Lepas Penang Malaysia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
- Biodiversity and Geosciences Program, Museum of Tropical Queensland Queensland Museum Network Townsville Townsville Queensland Australia
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- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
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- Marine Biology and Aquaculture, College of Science and Engineering James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies James Cook University Townsville Queensland Australia
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