RT Journal Article
T1 Characterization of fisheries dependence in Galicia (Spain)
A1 Surís Regueiro, Juan Carlos
A1 Santiago Castro-Rial, José Luis
K1 5304 Actividad Económica
K1 5312.01 Agricultura, Silvicultura, Pesca
AB The management of marine ecosystems requires adequate knowledge of both environmental and human dimensions, as well as their interrelationships. In this study, the aquaculture and fisheries activities are analyzed in one of most important fishing regions in Europe, Galicia (NW Spain). In particular, the intensity and characteristics of the fishing dependency are evaluated in terms of income and employment. Thus, nine marine economic activities for nine Maritime Zones have been defined, considering the social and economic relevance of the provided ecosystem services to these communities. This paper highlights the entire Galician coast as fishing-dependent, independently of the urbanization level. Furthermore, the contribution of different fishery segments to the income and employment of these coastal communities is reviewed, including fluctuations on whether the activity is small or large-scale. Finally, this study establishes a strong relationship among the marine activities, which generate most employment, and the regulatory framework of the Regional Government. Therefore, the conclusions are relevant to design and implement policies that affect Galicia׳s Region and all its related marine ecosystems.
PB Marine Policy
SN 0308597X
YR 2014
FD 2014-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/11093/3461
UL http://hdl.handle.net/11093/3461
LA eng
NO Marine Policy, 47, 99-109 (2014)
NO Xunta de Galicia | Ref. CN 2011/020
DS Investigo
RD 11-dic-2024