Knowra Small-scale fisheries Small-scale fisheries Small-scale fisheries use relatively limited vessels, gear, and investment to harvest aquatic resources, often supporting local livelihoods and food systems.
Fishing gear : Equipment used to capture fish and other aquatic organisms. Gear choice helps define the scale, selectivity, and ecological effects of these fisheries.
Artisanal fishing : Fishing conducted with relatively simple equipment, often by individuals or small crews for local markets. The term commonly describes the craft-based commercial segment of small-scale fisheries.
Industrial fishing : Commercial fishing conducted with large vessels, advanced equipment, and substantial capital. Its scale, capacity, and market reach contrast with the limited investment typical of small-scale operations.
Overfishing : Harvesting fish faster than populations can replenish through reproduction and growth. Declining stocks threaten catches and income where households depend directly on fishing.
Subsistence fishing : Fishing primarily undertaken to provide food for the fisher or household. Some small-scale operations harvest mainly for household consumption rather than sale.
Food security : A condition in which people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. Small-scale catches can provide affordable fish and support nutrition in coastal communities.
Bottom trawling : A fishing method that drags a weighted net along the seabed to catch bottom-dwelling species. Large trawlers illustrate a capital-intensive fishing method with different seabed impacts.
Marine protected area : A geographically defined marine area managed to conserve nature and associated cultural values. Restrictions can protect habitats but also affect customary fishing grounds and access.
Territorial use rights in fisheries : Rights granting a group or community exclusive access to a defined fishing area. Community access rights can support local stewardship and limit competition from outside fleets.
Fishery-dependent community : A community whose livelihoods or identity substantially depend on fishing and related activities. These communities often bear the effects of changing access, catches, and regulations.
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