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A system‐wide approach to supporting improvements in seafood production practices and outcomes
Author(s) -
Micheli Fiorenza,
De Leo Giulio,
Shester Geoff G,
Martone Rebecca G,
Lluch-Cota Salvador E,
Butner Cheryl,
Crowder Larry B,
Fujita Rod,
Gelcich Stefan,
Jain Monica,
Lester Sarah E,
McCay Bonnie,
Pelc Robin,
Sáenz-Arroyo Andrea
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
frontiers in ecology and the environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.918
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1540-9309
pISSN - 1540-9295
DOI - 10.1890/110257
Subject(s) - sustainability , certification , business , incentive , thriving , environmental resource management , production (economics) , ecosystem , environmental planning , environmental economics , ecology , environmental science , economics , social science , management , macroeconomics , sociology , biology , microeconomics
Environmental certification and consumer awareness programs are designed to create market incentives for implementing fisheries and aquaculture practices that are more sustainable. Typically focused on particular species and activities, such programs have so far triggered few changes to improve seafood sustainability. Here, we present a conceptual, system‐wide fisheries and aquaculture certification program designed to recognize and promote change toward more sustainable and resilient seafood production systems. In contrast to previous efforts, this program concentrates on both ecosystems and various human stakeholders, relies on an adaptive management approach (termed “continual improvement”) to enhance outcomes, and considers socioeconomic factors. The goal of this program is to support the restoration and maintenance of healthy ecosystem states and thriving human communities as well as the improvement of whole social–ecological systems.