Characterization of fisheries dependence in Galicia (Spain) |
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| Institution: | 1. ERENEA-ECOBAS, Department of Applied Economics, University of Vigo, Facultad de Ciencias Económicas e Empresariais de la Universidade de Vigo, Campus Lagoas-Marcosende, 36310 Vigo, Galicia, Spain;2. Fisheries Socioeconomics Department, Centro Tecnológico del Mar, Fundación CETMAR, Eduardo Cabello s/n, E-36208 Vigo, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The management of marine ecosystems requires adequate knowledge of both environmental and human dimensions, as well as their interrelationships. In this study, the aquaculture and fisheries activities are analyzed in one of most important fishing regions in Europe, Galicia (NW Spain). In particular, the intensity and characteristics of the fishing dependency are evaluated in terms of income and employment. Thus, nine marine economic activities for nine Maritime Zones have been defined, considering the social and economic relevance of the provided ecosystem services to these communities. This paper highlights the entire Galician coast as fishing-dependent, independently of the urbanization level. Furthermore, the contribution of different fishery segments to the income and employment of these coastal communities is reviewed, including fluctuations on whether the activity is small or large-scale. Finally, this study establishes a strong relationship among the marine activities, which generate most employment, and the regulatory framework of the Regional Government. Therefore, the conclusions are relevant to design and implement policies that affect Galicia?s Region and all its related marine ecosystems. |
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| Keywords: | Fishing dependency Galicia?s coastal communities ecosystem-based management |
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