Rediscovery of small-scale fisheries in the era of crises

IF 2.2 Q3 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Maritime Studies Pub Date : 2024-04-03 DOI:10.1007/s40152-024-00360-6

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This article analyses the role of small-scale fisheries in the era of crises that increase fisheries’ vulnerability. Crises may also trigger a reconsideration of the value of small-scale fisheries. Thus, our main research questions are twofold: 1) How do the recent crises directly affect small-scale fisheries? and 2) What are the opportunities for reinventing the societal and environmental benefits of small-scale fisheries? Answers to the research questions are based on a selection of interviews, email inquiry, research articles and reports in the context of Finnish small-scale fisheries. By focusing on these fisheries, operated in a Northern European welfare state, we study the potential that the new turbulent and uncertain circumstances could lead to acknowledgement of the multifunctional character of small-scale fisheries. The results show that climate change, Covid-19 pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine have challenged the resilience of Finnish small-scale fishing livelihood, albeit moderately. The prospects for new policies triggered by these crises stem from acknowledgement of small-scale fisheries’ contribution to food security, environmental benefits and short supply chains. The best way to secure fish-based food security and sustainability during crises, is to keep the fishing sector and the production and distribution chains vital in normal conditions. We conclude that in a society like Finland the rediscovery of small-scale fisheries’ future necessitates wide societal and political discussion about the pros and cons of the livelihood, together with inclusive governance that recognizes the multifunctional roles of small-scale fisheries in the era of crises.

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在危机时代重新发现小型渔业

摘要本文分析了小型渔业在危机时代的作用，危机增加了渔业的脆弱性。危机也可能引发对小型渔业价值的重新思考。因此，我们的主要研究问题有两个方面：1）近期的危机如何直接影响小型渔业？对这些研究问题的回答是基于对芬兰小型渔业的访谈、电子邮件调查、研究文章和报告的选择。通过关注这些在北欧福利国家经营的渔业，我们研究了新的动荡和不确定环境可能导致对小型渔业多功能特性的认可。研究结果表明，气候变化、"Covid-19 "大流行病和俄罗斯入侵乌克兰对芬兰小型渔业生计的恢复能力提出了挑战，尽管程度不大。承认小型渔业对粮食安全、环境效益和短供应链的贡献，是这些危机引发的新政策的前景所在。在危机期间确保以鱼类为基础的粮食安全和可持续性的最佳途径，是在正常情况下保持渔业部门以及生产和销售链的活力。我们的结论是，在芬兰这样的社会中，要重新发现小型渔业的未来，就必须就这一生计的利弊进行广泛的社会和政治讨论，同时进行包容性治理，承认小型渔业在危机时代的多功能作用。

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Maritime Studies ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES-

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4.90

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期刊介绍： Maritime Studies is an international peer-reviewed journal on the social dimensions of coastal and marine issues throughout the world. The journal is a venue for theoretical and empirical research relevant to a wide range of academic social science disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, geography, history and political science. Space is especially given to develop academic concepts and debate. We invite original research papers, reviews and viewpoints and welcome proposals for special issues that make a distinctive contribution to contemporary discussion around maritime and coastal use, development and governance. The journal provides a rigorous but constructive review process and rapid publication, and is accessible to new researchers, including postgraduate students and early career academics.