| "Possibilities to define angling - a scientific approach" 2003 - Robert Arlinghaus | Introduction and buy of study here: |
| EAA's definition on Recreational Angling | Many thanks to Mr. Arlinghaus for his much appreciated input to EAA's work on an angling definition, which resulted in this final version agreed by the EAA General Assembly 2004. |
| Many thanks to Crick Carleton, Chief Executive, Nautilus Consultants (Natural Resource Economists), Edinburgh, Scotland for this paper, which served as EAA's input to conference on ‘Information Society as Key Enabler for Rural Development’,(2003) | |
| Robert Arlinghaus: 'A human dimensions approach towards sustainable recreational fisheries management' | Introduction and -against payment- download of full version of paper here: |
| Robert E. Kearney School of Resource, Environmental & Heritage Sciences, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia | Abstract Commercial fisheries management in Australia and New Zealand is increasingly based on better definition of the rights and responsibilities of resource users. At the same time recreational fishers are claiming a greater share of resources largely based on perceptions of superior economic returns to the community from their activities. The basis of the conflict between traditional, recreational and commercial resource users is moving from physical competition for fish to economic and legal arguments over social priorities. Advantages and disadvantages of increased use of property rights in resource allocation are investigated. It is argued that the recreational sector needs better definition of its claim for priority access to resources. |
| 2000+ UK Shark Tagging Programme: An Angler Led Shark-tagging Initiative in UK Coastal Waters (Elasmobranch Fisheries – Oral) S. C. Drake*, J. A. Drake*§, M.L. Johnson** * 2000+ UK Shark Tagging Programme, 48 Woodbridge Avenue, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 7QN ** Scarborough Centre for Coastal Studies, University of Hull, Filey Rd. Scarborough, YO12 3EZ § Corresponding author (shark@sue-jeri.demon.co.uk) NAFO, Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL MEETING – SEPTEMBER 2002 | Abstract The 2000+ UK Shark tagging programme is unusual in that it was originally developed by anglers in order that they could better understand the distributions and behaviours of their target species. Since the start of the programme in 2000, 220 volunteer taggers have measured, weighed and sexed tagged 2374 sharks. Despite extremely limited funding this angler-centred programme is revealing something of the patterns of distribution of the eight common species of shark found around the UK. As well as providing data on distributions, movement rates and behaviour, the programme has developed a Length-Girth-Weight chart that allows anglers to estimate the weight of their catch without killing them. The programme is helping to promote the image of marine anglers both to the public and amongst themselves as ‘Monitors of the Marine Environment’. |
