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Responsible Recreational Fisheries: A Chinese Perspective
Author(s) -
Yang Zijiang,
Chen Yushun,
Wang Dongchun,
Liu Longteng,
Liu Cong,
Hughes Robert M.,
Liu Yadan
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1548-8446
pISSN - 0363-2415
DOI - 10.1080/03632415.2017.1324703
Subject(s) - recreation , recreational fishing , fisheries law , fishery , china , business , fisheries management , fisheries science , natural resource economics , environmental planning , fish <actinopterygii> , environmental resource management , geography , fishing , economics , ecology , biology , archaeology
Recreational fisheries have been largely developed only in recent decades in China. However, this development is not occurring in an entirely responsible manner. Responsible recreational fisheries in China require fully considering socioeconomic and environmental impacts and minimizing negative impacts of fisheries and fishery products. Responsible recreational fisheries also need to consider climate change, responsible tourism, and developing a modern fishery. In this paper, we define the concept of responsible recreational fisheries, present its current status and challenges, and then provide strategies and recommendations. We conclude that both recreational anglers and fishery enterprises should practice self‐discipline, be aware of local community needs, follow fisheries laws and regulations, and respect local cultures. It is urgent for fisheries governmental agencies in China to generate policies and regulations to ensure the development of its recreational fisheries in a responsible manner.