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Perceptions regarding the need for broad sustainability assessments of Australian fisheries

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posted on 2023-05-19, 21:43 authored by Hobday, AJ, Aysha FlemingAysha Fleming, Emily OgierEmily Ogier, Thomas, L, Hartog, JR, Hornborg, S, Stephenson, RL
Demonstration of fishery sustainability has expanded from a relatively narrow biological focus to one that includes a wide range of issues in response to environmental legislation, social factors, and demands from markets and consumers. The Healthcheck for Australian Fisheries Sustainability (Healthcheck) is a new initiative designed to be comprehensive with regard to ecological, economic, social and governance aspects, presenting available information about a fishery for easy access and use. Here we report on the framework development process, including engagement with fishery managers, environmental non-government organisations, and fishery participants. All participants emphasized the need for a broad sustainability assessment with timely reporting, easy availability, and wider coverage of seafood sustainability information than is currently accessible, and expressed the importance of trustworthy and transparent information. Differences were found when comparing sustainability issues generally reported and issues of main concern to stakeholders. Subsequent refinement of the Healthcheck extended coverage into issues that are on the horizon for fishery reporting, but may soon be of interest to a wide range of stakeholders.

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Publication title

Fisheries Research

Volume

208

Pagination

247-257

ISSN

0165-7836

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Elsevier Science Bv

Place of publication

Po Box 211, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1000 Ae

Rights statement

Crown Copyright © 2018 Published by Elsevier B.V.

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Socio-economic Objectives

Assessment and management of coastal and estuarine ecosystems

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