Integrating Stakeholder Knowledge into Interdisciplinary Science: Lessons from Fisheries for Aiding the Development of Sustainable Management and Policy for Aquaculture

摘要

Case studies are presented to illustrate how qualitative information from stakeholders (in this example, Scottish fishers) can aid the development of a sector through advancing debate on its management, policy and science. The Scottish demersal fishing industry is a good example because, like some types of aquaculture, it represents an industry in the UK that is currently facing financial crisis. In contrast to aquaculture, the number of people involved in marine capture fisheries globally is declining; however, competition for space in coastal waters is increasing. Balancing changes that affect people directly, such as imposing management measures that directly affect employment opportunities requires an understanding of stakeholder attitudes, priorities and career aspirations, among others.