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From a traditionally open access fishery to modern restrictions: Portuguese anglers' perceptions about newly implemented recreational fishing regulations

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dc.contributor.authorVeiga, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorPita, C.
dc.contributor.authorLeite, L.
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro, J.
dc.contributor.authorDitton, R. B.
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, J. M. S.
dc.contributor.authorErzini, Karim
dc.date.accessioned2016-12-14T16:22:25Z
dc.date.available2016-12-14T16:22:25Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractSaltwater recreational fishing (SRF) in Portugal was for a long time an open-access activity, without restrictions of any kind. Restrictions to control the recreational harvest were first implemented in 2006 and were highly criticized by the angler community, for being highly restrictive and lacking scientific support. The present study aimed to obtain socio-economic data on the recreational shore anglers and gauge their perceptions about recreational fishing regulations and the newly implemented restrictions in Portugal. Roving creel surveys were conducted along the south and south-west coasts of Portugal, during pre and post regulation periods (2006-2007). A total of 1298 valid face-to-face interviews were conducted. Logit models were fitted to identify which characteristics influence anglers' perceptions about recreational fishing regulations. The majority of the interviewed anglers was aware and agreed with the existence of recreational fishing regulations. However, most were against the recreational fishing regulations currently in place. The logit models estimates revealed that Portuguese anglers with a higher level of formal education and income are more likely to agree with the existence of recreational fishing regulations. In contrast, anglers who perceive that more limitations and a better enforcement of commercial fishing would improve fishing in the area are less likely to agree with the existence of SRF regulations. The findings from this study will contribute to inform decision-makers about anglers' potential behaviour towards the new and future regulations. Although the existence of fishing regulations is a good starting point for effective management, the lack of acceptance and detailed knowledge of the regulations in place by fishers may result in lack of compliance, and ultimately hinder the success of recreational fishing regulations in Portugal. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.marpol.2012.12.037
dc.identifier.issn0308-597X
dc.identifier.siciAUT: KER00534; JGO02808;
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/8798
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherElsevier
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dc.titleFrom a traditionally open access fishery to modern restrictions: Portuguese anglers' perceptions about newly implemented recreational fishing regulations
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oaire.citation.endPage63
oaire.citation.startPage53
oaire.citation.titleMarine Policy
oaire.citation.volume40
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person.givenNamePedro
person.givenNameJorge Manuel Santos
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