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Sportfisheries, conservation and sustainable livelihoods: a multidisciplinary guide to developing best practice
Author(s) -
Barnett Adam,
Abrantes Kátya G,
Baker Ronald,
Diedrich Amy S,
Farr Marina,
Kuilboer Alf,
Mahony Tracey,
McLeod Ian,
Moscardo Gianna,
Prideaux Murray,
Stoeckl Natalie,
Luyn Ariella,
Sheaves Marcus
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
fish and fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.747
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1467-2979
pISSN - 1467-2960
DOI - 10.1111/faf.12140
Subject(s) - livelihood , best practice , business , environmental stewardship , multidisciplinary approach , developing country , tourism , environmental planning , stewardship (theology) , sustainability , sustainable development , environmental resource management , agriculture , economic growth , economics , political science , geography , management , ecology , archaeology , politics , law , biology
Ecotourism ventures in developing countries are often among the few alternatives for enhancing sustainable livelihoods without altering traditional ways of life. The best way forward is to continually develop and implement best practice guidelines and, in particular, to flexibly develop them to suit individual cases. We conduct a multidisciplinary assessment of best practice guidelines required to develop and sustain sportfishing tourism in developing countries, while enhancing local livelihoods and promoting environmental stewardship. In general, best practice guidelines should be developed around a sustainable livelihood framework that includes short‐term coping mechanisms and longer‐term capacity building. Sportfishing development that conforms to ecological and socially orientated criteria, founded on site‐specific research that captures local environmental and social complexities, has the potential to provide mutual benefits to tourists and local people, fuelling community development and enhancing the cultural experience of tourists. Best practice guidelines for sportfishing that do not address these dimensions are unlikely to result in a viable industry. Given the current interest and growth of sportfishing in developing countries, the proposed guidelines can help a range of end users manage, conserve and maximize livelihood benefits from their fishery.