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Are Social and Economic Values for Fisheries Presented Appropriately in Impact Assessments?

Creator:

Coull, Kenneth, Armstrong, Bertie, and Whyte, Elaine

Abstract:

This paper highlights the fishing industry's views on economic impact assessments related to fisheries, and in particular the Scottish Government's assessment accompanying the MPA Consultation. The industry felt this assessment was incomplete, failed to recognise the true impacts on fishermen affected and failed to acknowledge local impacts on communities. We...

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Presentation
Recognizing and Assessing Social and Economic Values in Fisheries

Creator:

Walmsley, Suzannah, Rodmell, Dale, Armstrong, Bertie, Chikwama, Cornelius, Tinch, Robert, Anderson, Shannon, Arthur, Robert, and Mangi, Stephen

Abstract:

Fisheries are recognised to provide important contributions to the economy, through the creation of jobs, growth and GVA from both the catching sector and associated supply chain activities. They also provide social benefits, through individual well-being, contributions to strong communities, and knock-on benefits through supply chains. However, in national terms...

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Conference Proceeding and Presentation