Compliance in recreational fisheries: Case study of two blue swimmer crab fisheries

Comparing two Australian regions, Western Australia (WA) and South Australia (SA), this research investigates official noncompliance datasets of recreational blue swimmer crab (Portunus armatus) fishing between 2009 and 2019. These recreational fisheries in both jurisdictions are license-free and th...

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Published in:PloS one 2023-01, Vol.18 (1), p.e0279600-e0279600
Main Authors: Lindley, Jade, Quinn, Liam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Australia
Biology and Life Sciences
Brachyura
Case reports
Case studies
Commercial fishing
Conservation of Natural Resources
Crabbing
Crustaceans
Data collection
Data entry
Earth Sciences
Ecology and Environmental Sciences
Enforcement
Estuaries
Fish populations
Fisher information
Fisheries
Fisheries management
Fishing
Fishing zones
Jurisdiction
Laws, regulations and rules
Recreation
Regulation
Social Sciences
South Australia
Sport fishing
Strategic planning (Business)
Sustainability
Trends
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Summary:Comparing two Australian regions, Western Australia (WA) and South Australia (SA), this research investigates official noncompliance datasets of recreational blue swimmer crab (Portunus armatus) fishing between 2009 and 2019. These recreational fisheries in both jurisdictions are license-free and therefore participating fisher information is limited. Analyses provide a glimpse at the (noncompliant) fisher population profiles against the application of management strategies. The data provide (1) an evidence-base to optimize regulatory strategies by balancing education and enforcement activities with recreational fisher enjoyment. The results of this research enable application within and beyond these fisheries and jurisdictions; and (2) drawing from the criminology discipline, deterrence theory offers insight to enhance compliance tools. Further, it shows the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to assessing compliance and identifies some practical approaches to data collection that can be readily undertaken to assist with more detailed analysis and enhance compliance strategies.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0279600