The octopus fishing closures positively impact human wellbeing and management success; case of Tanzania

•The periodic, temporary closure has positive economic benefits to coastal fishing villages.•The timing of octopus temporal closure requires scientific evidence for an effective outcome.•Improving the management of octopus fisheries can deliver endless benefits throughout the octopus supply chain wh...

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Published in:Ocean & coastal management 2022-02, Vol.217, p.106022, Article 106022
Main Authors: Silas, Mathew Ogalo, Kishe, Mary A., Mgeleka, Said S., Kuboja, Bigeyo N., Ngatunga, Benjamin P., Matiku, Patroba
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Language:English
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Summary:•The periodic, temporary closure has positive economic benefits to coastal fishing villages.•The timing of octopus temporal closure requires scientific evidence for an effective outcome.•Improving the management of octopus fisheries can deliver endless benefits throughout the octopus supply chain while rebuilding the stocks.
ISSN:0964-5691
1873-524X
1873-524X
DOI:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2021.106022