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India chairs the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development and adopts four resolutions. Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
As recreational fishers act relatively autonomously, management relies heavily on voluntary compliance. Therefore, understanding fishers’ views on management options can be beneficial. This study used a two-phase approach of face-to-face interviews and subsequent online questionnaires to evaluate recreational fishers’ salient views on issues affecting the Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus) and Black Bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri) fisheries in Western Australia as well as current and potential management arrangements, including stock enhancement. The strength and heterogeneity of views we...
A statement.Have you ever wondered how diverse regional identities within the United States shape its political landscape? From the bustling metropolises of the East Coast to the laid-back charm of the West Coast, and the Heartland in between, American regionalism exerts a significant influence on the nation's politics? In this article, we will look at
Effective fisheries management requires an understanding of human dimensions. This study elicited the salient motivations for recreational blue swimmer crab and black bream fishing in Western Australia and whether these views differed depending on the fishing location and/or the characteristics of the fisher. Crab fishers were strongly consumption-orientated and aimed to “catch big crabs” and “catch enough crabs to eat”. Furthermore, 91% consumed their catch, with only 2% practicing catch-and-release fishing. In contrast, 81% of black bream fishers did so for the sport/challenge, with ...