Destructive fishing: An expert-driven definition and exploration of this quasi-concept
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jats:titleAbstract</jats:title>jats:pNumerous policy and international frameworks consider that “destructive fishing” hampers efforts to reach sustainability goals. Though ubiquitous, “destructive fishing” is undefined and therefore currently immeasurable. Here we propose a definition developed through expert consultation: “Destructive fishing is any fishing practice that causes irrecoverable habitat degradation, or which causes significant adverse environmental impacts, results in long‐term declines in target or nontarget species beyond biologically safe limits and has negative livelihood impacts.” We show strong stakeholder support for a definition, consensus on many biological and ecological dimensions, and no clustering of respondents from different sectors. Our consensus definition is a significant step toward defining sustainable fisheries goals and will help interpret and implement global political commitments which utilize the term “destructive fishing.” Our definition and results will help reinforce the Food and Agricultural Organization's Code of Conduct and meaningfully support member countries to prohibit destructive fishing practices.</jats:p>
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Publication status: Published
Funder: Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB) at the University of Oldenburg
Funder: Brunel University London; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100007914
Funder: Alfred‐Wegener‐Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Funder: Arcadia; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100012088
Funder: Rothschild Foundation
Funder: A.G. Leventis Foundation; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100004117
Funder: Isaac Newton Trust; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100004815
Funder: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation; doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100011592
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1755-263X