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Following the chain to elusive anglers
Citation
Griffiths, SP and Pollock, KH and Lyle, JM and Pepperell, JG and Tonks, ML and Sawynok, W, Following the chain to elusive anglers, Fish and Fisheries, 11, (2) pp. 220-228. ISSN 1467-2960 (2010) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1111/j.1467-2979.2009.00354.x
Abstract
Obtaining reliable estimates of important parameters from recreational fisheries is problematic but critical for stock assessment and effective resource management. Sampling methodologies based on traditional design-based sampling theory, is inadequate in obtaining representative catch and effort data, social or demographical characterization, or fisher behaviour from small hard-to-reach components within recreational fisheries (e.g. specialized sport fisheries) that may account for the majority of the catch for some species. A model-based approach to sampling is necessary. Researchers in other disciplines including epidemiology and social sciences routinely survey rare or ‘hidden’ populations within the general community by penetration of social networks rather than by interception of individuals. We encourage fisheries researchers to rethink survey designs and consider the social elements of recreational fishing. Employing chain-referral methods, such as respondent-driven sampling (RDS), may be a statistically robust and cost-effective option for sampling elusive sub-elements within recreational fisheries. Chain-referral sampling methodology is outlined and an example of a complemented ‘RDS-recapture’ survey design is introduced as a cost-effective application to estimating total catch in recreational fisheries.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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| Keywords: | angling, homophily, recreational fishing, respondent-driven sampling, snowball sampling |
| Research Division: | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
| Research Group: | Fisheries sciences |
| Research Field: | Fisheries management |
| Objective Division: | Animal Production and Animal Primary Products |
| Objective Group: | Fisheries - wild caught |
| Objective Field: | Fisheries - recreational freshwater |
| UTAS Author: | Lyle, JM (Associate Professor Jeremy Lyle) |
| ID Code: | 66336 |
| Year Published: | 2010 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 31 |
| Deposited By: | TAFI - Marine Research Laboratory |
| Deposited On: | 2011-01-13 |
| Last Modified: | 2011-03-22 |
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