Knowra Artisanal fishing Artisanal fishing Artisanal fishing is small-scale fishing that relies on local knowledge, labor, and relatively simple equipment. It commonly supplies nearby communities and supports coastal livelihoods.
Small-scale fisheries : Fisheries operated by individuals or small businesses, often using modest vessels and equipment. Artisanal fishing is commonly treated as a locally rooted form of small-scale fishing.
Small-scale fisheries governance : The institutions and rules that guide small-scale fishing and its resources. Governance determines fishers’ access, participation, and responsibilities.
Overfishing : The removal of fish faster than populations can replenish themselves. Artisanal fisheries can contribute to depletion when catches exceed replenishment.
Industrial fishing : Large-scale commercial fishing using high-capacity vessels, advanced equipment, and extensive supply chains. Its vessel size, capital, and catch volumes contrast with artisanal operations.
Subsistence fishing : Fishing primarily intended to provide food for the fisher and household. Some artisanal catches feed households directly rather than entering markets.
Community-based fisheries management : Fisheries management in which local communities help make and enforce rules. Local institutions can align fishing rules with community knowledge and priorities.
Marine protected area : A geographically defined marine space managed to conserve nature and associated cultural values. Protected areas can restrict fishing access and reshape local livelihoods.
Recreational fishing : Fishing undertaken primarily for leisure rather than commercial sale or household subsistence. The purpose of fishing distinguishes recreation from artisanal livelihood and food provision.
Gillnet : A fishing net that catches fish when they become entangled by their gills or bodies. Gillnets are among the simple, selective gears used by small-scale fishers.
Food security : Reliable access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food for an active and healthy life. Artisanal catches can supply affordable food, especially in coastal communities.
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