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- Considering traditional practices a study on the fishing and production of dried Sparisoma cretense in the Azores IslandsPublication . Brás, Márcia; Fraga, Ana; Seixas, SóniaThe practice of producing dried Sparisoma cretense (parrotfish), known locally as Veja seca, serves as a significant aspect of the maritime tradition in the Azores Islands. This study presents an interdisciplinary comprehensive analysis of the fishing and production techniques involved in Veja seca across the archipelago, while also characterizing the individuals engaged in this practice. Through structured surveys conducted on all nine islands (one hundred), this research meticulously documents the geographical distribution of Veja seca production and identifies the diverse fishing methods utilized, including shore fishing, boat fishing, and spearfishing, along with the optimal conditions for catch (bait, season, tide). Furthermore, it provides a detailed examination of the salting and drying processes, highlighting traditional methods of preservation and storage. By uncovering the sociocultural significance of Veja seca within Azorean communities this study elucidates its role in preserving local customs and sustaining cultural identity within coastal communities, which we believe to be an important contribute to be considered in local management process and fisheries management advice.
- Working Group on Balancing Economic, Social and Ecological Objectives in Integrated Assessments (WGBESEO; outputs from 2022 meeting)Publication . De Clercq, Adelbert; Goldsborough, David; Ramírez-Monsalve, Paulina; Ballesteros, Marta; Belgrano, Andrea; Delpeuch, Claire; DePiper, Geret; Fraga, Ana; Gómez Mestre, Sílvia; Goti, Leyre; Hamon, Katell; Haynie, Alan; Jaenig, Manuel; Jakobsen, Sonja; Kellne, Julie; Kotelis, Andreas; Hallin, Julie; Laksá, Unn; Lam, Mimi; Langlet, David; Jørgensen, Lis; López, Romain; Mangano, Cristina; Pedreschi, Debbi; Rice, Jake; Röckmann, Christine; Said, Alicia; Scharff-Olsen, Camilla; Schonen, Lea; Seixas, Sónia; Prieto, Marta; Stephenson, Robert; Symes, Will; van Santen, Gert; Varjopuro, Riku; Vernhout, Gerben; Ramírez-Monsalve, Paulina; De Clercq, Adelbert; Goldsborough, DavidWorking Group on Balancing Economic, Social and Ecological Objectives in Integrated Assess- ments (WGBESEO) has two main objectives: (1) identifying objectives from legal and policy doc- uments, and (2) understanding the implications derived from trade-offs among Economic, So- cial, Ecological and Institutional (ESEI) objectives. WGBESEO members are multidisciplinary professionals, including lawyers, political scientists, economists, and natural scientists, with di- verse backgrounds ranging from early careers to experienced practitioners in various marine disciplines. From 2020 to 2022, WGBESEO achieved several milestones, including developing a project plan, joining integrated ecosystem assessment (IEA) groups to enhance collaboration, updating man- agement objectives for EOs, and engaging early career researchers through traineeships and a thesis. A systematic review of peer-reviewed marine governance literature performed by WGBESEO found that little is documented on how objectives are derived from legislative mandates. A plu- rality of approaches was also observed: in addition to explicit management objectives found in official documents (the primary focus of the search), objectives are also derived from participa- tory processes like stakeholder workshops or consultations, often outside the public sphere. Most of the identified objectives relate to fisheries management, sustainability, or balancing mul- tiple ESEI objectives. These findings were presented at ICES ASC 2021 and are being drafted into a journal manuscript. A workshop hosted by WGBESEO at the MARE 2021 conference gathered insights on factors considered by authorities when deciding on conflicting ESEI objectives. The findings revealed that authorities often face an overwhelming amount of information and considerations. Addi- tionally, there is not a single "authority" as authorities vary in institutional levels, contextual set- tings, and needs to respond to different requirements, making it impossible to refer to them as a homogeneous group. Using scenarios to observe consequences is useful, but the time scales for seeing these consequences—both intended and unintended—differ for ESEI objectives, and the time scale for recovery—if recovery is possible—also varies (e.g., the possibility of rebuilding a coral reef or a fishing-dependent community). Discussions on attributes inherent to policy objectives are ongoing. Six dimensions are recog- nized, each set on a continuum: time, space, ambition, dimension, integration and force (obliga- tion). WGBESEO 2025 – 2027 work continues within the framework of its two main objectives.
- Working Group on Social Indicators (WGSOCIAL; outputs from 2023 meeting)Publication . Himes-Cornell, Amber; Kraan, Marloes; Bjørkan, Maiken; Ballesteros, Marta; Carvallo, Marianna; Clay, Patricia; Fraga, Ana; Fuller, Jessica; Garcia de Vinuesa, Alfredo; Glyki, Eirini; Gourguet, Sophie; Hind-Ozan, Edward; Jackson, Emmett; Lam, Mimi; Lucas, Chloe; Montova, Arina; Pita, Cristina; Pita, Pablo; Riechers, Maraja; Schreiber, Milena; Seixas, Sónia; Silva, Angela; Steins, Nathalie; Villasante, SebastiánThe Working Group on Social Indicators seeks to improve the integration of social sciences in ICES Ecosystem Overviews and Integrated Ecosystem Assessments through the development of culturally relevant social indicators. To advance progress on this, WGSOCIAL has broadly discussed the context of the social di-mension of fishing. This has led to coordination with other working groups within ICES and outside ICES with the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries Expert Working Group Social and with the Regional Coordination Group on Economics Issues. WGSOCIAL develops methods for qualitative and quantitative approaches. It has also continued providing input to the updating of ecosystem overviews finalizing those of the Celtic Seas and North Sea. WGSOCIAL has advanced work on the definition and context of trade-offs and trade-off analy sis in the social context of fisheries. To assess social and cultural significance of commercial fishing, WGSOCIAL members have advanced case studies in a number of ICES Member Countries: two regions in Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. Each case study tackles a different approach with a different context. In addition, WGSOCIAL has advanced work on the topic of what a fishing community is and how the definition can change in different contexts. Lastly, WGSOCIAL has developed a database of social and economic indicators for evaluating fisheries management and identified a comprehensive list of categories and sub-categories of social and economic indicators that could be used to structure the selection of social indicators that inform fisheries managers. As a nest step, WGSOCIAL will identify key social indicators and data gaps for selected ICES Member Countries with recommendations for approaches to close the gaps. To support integrated socio-ecological evaluations in ecosystem-based management, WGSOCIAL has contributed to the development of work on the impacts of wind farms on com-mercial fishing activities. This work will continue in collaboration with WGECON, with whom several parallel terms of reference (ToRs) are shared. WGSOCIAL decided to transfer to the new ICES Human Dimension Steering Group.