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Projects
Marine Science 2023
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Human Dimensions of Illegal,
Unregulated and Unreported Fishing
Lead Investigators: Dr. Ana Nuno, Nova University,
Dr. Asha de Vos, Oceanswell
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is a
global issue that threatens fish populations, marine
habitats, and the livelihoods and food security of
vulnerable communities. This type of fishing often
targets healthy fish populations in marine protected
areas and undermines their effectiveness.
While there has been considerable progress on new
technology and enforcement practices to tackle IUU
fishing, there have been limited studies to date that
focus on understanding why people do it. Working
with communities in Sri Lanka and India that fish
across the north and central parts of the Indian
Ocean, the project is investigating what motivates
people to fish illegally. With a research team that
includes social scientists and management and policy
experts, the findings of the project will be used to
understand what determines whether people comply
or not with legislation, and what deterrents are likely
to be most effective. Combined with enforcement,
these strategies can then be applied across the entire
Indian Ocean region to reduce levels of illegal fishing,
particularly in marine protected areas.
