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Gender dimensions of community-based management of marine protected areas in Siquijor, Philippines
(2013-07-25)This case study focuses on the gender dimensions of the management of community-based Marine Protected Areas (CB-MPAs) in Siquijor, Philippines. The objective of this study is to understand the gender dimensions of CB-MPAs ... -
Gender Mainstreaming and Fisheries in USAID: Barriers and Policy Recommendations
Since the United Nations First World Conference on Women in 1985, the advancement of women’s rights in international development has become increasingly recognized as critical for sustainable development. In order to address ... -
Geostatistical Analyses of Interactions between Minke Whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and Whale-Watching Boats in Skjalfandi Bay, Northeast Iceland
The Icelandic whale-watching industry has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 1991, and today represents the fastest growing economic activity of the country. Skjalfandi Bay in Northeast Iceland has become the ... -
Great Risk, Great Reward: The Global Extent and Nature of Compressed-Air Dive Fisheries
Dive fishing is the practice of harvesting marine or aquatic species through the use of an Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA), such as SCUBA or hookah. Prior to this study, dive fishing has not been addressed as a distinct ... -
Grounded Constellations: Networks of Nourishment and Support Amongst Indigenous Resurgent Movements
Weaving together the Anishinaabeodziiwin gathered through the stories of my ancestors, the teachings of the night sky, my own journey in each of the four directions, lessons learned from my diasporic and Native Californian ... -
Health Risks and Gastronomic Rewards of Oyster Consumption in Washington State: the Raw Facts
Raw oyster consumption patterns and trends in Washington are assessed to inform the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) vibriosis risk assessment models. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the primary naturally-occurring ... -
"The heartbeat of our people": How blueback sockeye salmon influences tribal well-being
(2013-07-25)Natural resource management decisions are often made primarily based on economic or ecological data. While this can be an effective way to make some natural resources decisions, it is not the most holistic consideration ... -
Historical Perceptions of Gender in Marine Animals as Studied Through Children’s Educational Books
Children are fascinated by the natural world from a young age, evidence of an innate human tendency to form meaningful relationships with nature. At a young age, children are also exposed to various gender norming influences, ... -
How Have Institutional Barriers Impacted Implementation of Ecosystem Based Fishery Management in the US
Ecosystem based fisheries management (EBFM) has been studied for over twenty years, but has rarely been fully utilized in practice. EBFM utilizes multispecies management and ecosystem information, including physical ... -
Human Dimensions of Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas Best Management Practices Guidebook
The world has entered a new age of large-scale marine conservation. Since 2006, more than 17 Large-Scale Marine Protected Areas (LSMPAs) have been declared or expanded - each more than 100,000 km2 in size and totaling more ... -
Human Perceptions and Attitudes Regarding Geoduck Aquaculture in Puget Sound, Washington: A Q Methodology Approach
(2012-09-13)Geoduck (<italic>Panopea generosa</italic>) clam aquaculture on Washington State tidelands is causing disagreement and debate among coastal stakeholders. This study uses Q methodology to investigate the subjective perceptions ... -
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) entanglements in commercial fishing gear on the U.S. West Coast: Implications for management and stock structure under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
In 2015, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) on the U.S. West Coast were separated into three Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) under the Endangered Species Act, but have remained one stock under the Marine Mammal ... -
If We Build It, Will They Come? An Evaluation of The Effects of Beach Nourishment Projects on Beach Attendance in Southern California
Beach nourishment is a practice widely used in Southern California to protect coastal structures. A presumed co-benefit of beach nourishment is to maintain sand that supports beach recreation and tourism. I evaluate the ... -
Impacts of the Elwha River Dam Removals on Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Spawning Habitat
Streambed particle size is a key factor influencing Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) spawning site suitability. Both the construction and removal of dams alter the sediment in rivers, resulting in changes to ... -
Implementing Collaborative Community-based Conservation by Applying Stewardship Contracting in Coastal Marine Systems
On a planet where humans and nature are inextricably connected, solutions to coastal marine conservation problems should incorporate community-based conservation strategies by acknowledging the co-existence of people and ... -
Implications of Dual Permit Regulation on the Market Values of Limited Entry Permits in the Bristol Bay Salmon Drift Gillnet Fishery
In 2003, a regulation allowing two drift salmon permits to actively fish on one fishing vessel was adopted by the Alaska Board of Fisheries. This thesis aims to determine whether the new dual permit regulation impacted the ... -
Implications of ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ for marine conservation
After nearly a decade of discussion, the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted an official definition and criterion for ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ (OECMs). OECMs allow ... -
Improving the Usability and Effectiveness of FishPath, a Web-Based Decision Support Tool for Data-Limited Fisheries Management
FishPath is a recently created, web-based, decision support tool for data-limited fishery managers. Throughout 2016-17, it has been beta tested at workshops around the world. Feedback from these workshops has expressed the ... -
Inclusivity, Enrollment, and Success in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Seafood Sustainability Certification Programs
In the past twenty years, seafood sustainability certifications have emerged as a heralded alternative to traditional government-based fisheries management. However, certifying organizations such as the Marine Stewardship ... -
Incorporating social spatial data in sustainable management: Mapping tourism-recreational activities of locals and tourists in Hood Canal, Washington using ArcGIS.
The Hood Canal watershed is a saltwater fjord that provides ample and diverse opportunities for tourism and recreational activities such as camping, boating, shellfishing, swimming, and hiking. The current tourism literature ...