Social impacts of a temperate fisheries closure: understanding stakeholders' views |
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| Institution: | 1. Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 3DH, UK;2. Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft NR33 0HT, UK;3. Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre, The Marine Institute, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK;4. Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, The Marine Institute, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, UK;1. Thünen-Institute of Baltic Sea Fisheries, Alter Hafen Süd 2, 18069 Rostock, Germany;2. Technical University of Denmark, National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Charlottenlund Castle, DK-2920 Charlottenlund, Denmark;1. Department of Environmental Science and Management, Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521, USA;2. Socioeconomics Program, NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Honolulu, HI, USA;3. Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), University of Hawai‘i, USA;1. University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, 3707 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105, USA;2. Arizona State University, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, 1120 South Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA;3. Environmental and Fisheries Sciences Division, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA;1. Centre for Marine and Coastal Policy Research, Marine Institute, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK;2. Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre, Marine Institute, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK |
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| Abstract: | The social dimensions of marine protected areas (MPAs) play an important role in MPA success, yet these social dimensions are little understood. We explore the social impacts arising from the establishment of an MPA using Lyme Bay (south west England) as a case study. Through a series of small group semi-structured interviews the social impacts experienced by fishermen (mobile and static gear), recreational users (divers and sea anglers) and recreation service providers (charter boat and dive businesses) were explored. The social impacts expressed varied according to activity in which the stakeholder group engaged. Negative themes included lengthening fishing trips, tension and conflict, fishermen identity, equity and uncertainty in the long-term. Positive themes included improved experiences for both commercial fishermen and recreational users, and expectations for long-term benefits. These impacts need to be understood because they influence stakeholder behaviour. Failure to interpret stakeholder responses may lead to poor decision-making and worsening stakeholder relations. These findings have implications for the success of the MPA in Lyme Bay, but also for the future network of marine conservation zones around the UK. Any assessment of MPA impacts must therefore identify social as well as economic and environmental change. |
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| Keywords: | Conflict Identity Equity Long-term benefits Marine protected area Social impact assessment |
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