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Identifying the Genetic Population Structure Knowledge Gaps Hindering an Improved Management of the Spurdog (Squalus acanthias) stock in the Northeast Atlantic: A Systematic Review
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-08-20)Despite its long history of exploitation, there is limited information about the spurdog. Therefore, it is important to identify which general and genetic information is available for the species and what is missing to resolve stock structure and advice future management schemes. The goal of this study was to identify the knowledge gaps, in terms of genetic population structure and diversity, which ... -
Impact of Small-Scale Aquaculture on Rural Livelihood. A study on how an aquaculture project affects the livelihood choices of poor people
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-05-15)Nepal is a poor country where the problems of poverty and food insecurity is very much evident. Aquaculture has been identified as one of the major sectors that could bring about the changes in the lives of poor communities through employment, food security and income. Currently, the Government of Nepal has identified and recognized the contribution of aquaculture towards poverty alleviation and ... -
The impacts of oil and gas activities on fisheries in the western region of Ghana
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)Ghana’s find of oil and gas in commercial quantities marks the beginning of a billion-dollar industry. The exploration and production of it is a major industrial development but its negative impacts on fisheries can never be underestimated. The research questions to be answered are: how is it likely that the fisheries in Ghana will be affected by the expanding oil and gas activities? What kinds of ... -
Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the North-East Atlantic. A case study of how the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fishery Commission has worked with the EAF
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-08-15)The Ecosystem Approach in Fisheries (the EAF) became a worldwide trend. More and more countries are adopting and developing this trend with different rate of success. There is a widespread agreement about the necessity of a new fisheries management strategy, which is taking into account food web linkages and human activity, which may affect sustainability of ecosystem. However FAO’s framework ... -
Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries in the North-East Atlantic. A case study of how the Joint Norwegian-Russian Fishery Commission has worked with the EAF
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-08-20)The Ecosystem Approach in Fisheries became a worldwide trend. More and more countries are adopting and developing this in management framework with different rate of success. There is a widespread agreement about the necessity of a new fisheries management strategy, which is taking into account food web linkages and human activity, which may affect sustainability of ecosystem. However, there ... -
Implementation of the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries; an institutional solution in fisheries management. The case of the ground-fisheries IFMP, Canada.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2015-06-05)Fisheries management institutions, call the shots in fisheries management. Coming at a time when, global fish stocks are experiencing decline at an ever increasing rate, sectorial single species approaches cannot be looked upon solely to provide sustainable fisheries. This is foremost because studies have revealed that, the problems associated with the management of stocks are manmade and have a ... -
Implementation of the Traffic Light System in Norwegian salmon aquaculture - success or failure for whom?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-15)Since Norwegian Atlantic salmon aquaculture developed into a viable industry in the 1960s, it has grown into one of Norway’s most important sectors. A crucial factor influencing this growth has been the development of a management system which has facilitated the growth in an advantageous way. In the latter part of 2017, a new aquaculture management system started, called the Traffic Light System. ... -
The importance of artisanal fisheries of Lake Tanganyika to the livelihood of the fishers in Kigoma region - Tanzania : (a socio-economic case study of the "Dagaa" fishery (Limnothrissa miodon and Stolothrissa tanganyicae)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2003-05)This thesis documents the significance of the Dagaa fishing for the population in Kigoma District on Lake Tanganyika. -
Indigenous knowledge of marine ecosystems. Consumption, commercialization and management in the Miskito community of Sandy Bay and the Rama community of Punta Aguila, Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2005-05-30)This thesis an effort is made to present the indigenous knowledge of marine ecosystems in the communities of Sandy bay (Miskito) and Punta Aguila (Rama) of Nicaragua. The aim is to identify and show how these fishing communities are using and transmitting their knowledge for resource harvesting and management. As indigenous people are facing changes in their daily life; conflict of resources use, ... -
Industrial restructuring and enterprise development. The state, importance and development strategies for the fisheries sector of Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2003-06-02)This paper presents the importance, the state of affairs and the development strategies of the state-owned enterprises in the Fishery sector of Vietnam. The purpose is, firstly, to review state-owned enterprise reform literature of relevance to Vietnam. Secondly, the reform of state-owed enterprises in Vietnam particularly in the Fisheries Sector is reviewed to determine the important issues and ... -
Infestation of ectoparasites on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in aquaculture production in the Ashanti region, Ghana
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2006-06-08)A survey was carried out to investigate the prevalence and mean intensities of ectoparasites infestation on the gills and skin mucus of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in some selected fish farms in the Ashanti region of Ghana. Pond water quality was also determined. Oral on-farm interviews on pond management practices were carried out on the farms. The results obtained revealed three types ... -
Influence of eco-labels on hake, salmon and cod price. A Spanish case study
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2014-11-14)Consumer awareness on ecological issues has increased and, consequently, companies have incremented the presence of eco-friendly products in the market, that can be distinguished by the presence of an eco-label. This thesis studies whether or not the products with an eco-label shows any price differences in the Spanish market in two different cities (Madrid and Granada) by conducting a hedonic ... -
Institutional aspects of the fisheries management among the Sami people living in the Murmansk region
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-15)This master thesis will consider the institutional aspects of traditional fisheries regulation among the small Indigenous minorities of the North, Siberia and the Far East of Russia, using the Kola Sámi settled in Murmansk region as case. The thesis studies the potential for influence of local institutions on the traditional fisheries management. Based on documents and internet sources the thesis ... -
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM). The allocation of space in Norwegian aquaculture - from local lottery to central planning?
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2003-05-22)Resource management in the coastal zone involves a large number of stakeholders and resource users, from traditional fishermen and recreational housing owners to state and municipal government. The aim of this study is to show how spatial scarcity in Norwegian aquaculture is not solely a technical definition, but scarcity also depends upon the social context in which it operates. That is, what ... -
Interactive governance approach in mariculture activities in Tanzania : a case study at Mlingotini Village, Bagamoyo
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2008-05-15)Coastal resources are overexploited and thus coastal livelihoods provides very little in terms of micro-economy. Seaweed farming activities have been considered as alternative income generating activities in Tanzanian coastal communities. Nonetheless, the sustainability of seaweed industry is dependent on the nature of interactions between the three orders of governance and the governability depends ... -
Introducing insect-based salmon feed. From a nutritional, economic, legal and marketing perspective
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2018-05-15)The expansion of the aquaculture sector around the world has resulted in a growth of the demand for fishmeal (FM). Due to the limited sea resources, the price of FM has risen significantly in past years pushing the sector to find substitutes. In this context, insects attract more and more industrial and scientific attention as they have many advantages. First, with around one million species estimated, ... -
Investigating Beyond the Scales. Interactive governance analysis of small-scale fisheries in the San Andrés Archipelago, Colombia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-08-15)Small-scale fisheries are complex, diverse and dynamic. Therefore, to understand these fisheries, governance is favoured to management as a more comprehensive analytical framework that aims to catch issues and challenged beyond the technical aspects of management. Following a phronesis approach, embedding theory into reality, I chose the case study of the small-scale fisheries of the San Andrés ... -
The issues of price formation on the processing stage of herring production in Russia
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Juvenile hake (Merluccius merluccius) discard minimization in otter board trawling by square mesh escaping window selectivity device : proving a mandatory selectivity device in the Basque trawling fleet
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06-05)The aim of this research was to prove a mandatory square mesh panel in the Basque trawling fleet operating in the ICES subzones VIIIabd. Selectivity parameters were calculated for the dual selection system (70 mm codend + 100 mm square mesh panel in extension piece) and for commercial codends (70 mm codend), with the aim to compare them and determine the effect of the square mesh panel in the overall ... -
Labour in fisheries: Task analysis of fishing operations on a Norwegian trawler
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-11-15)This study investigates the labour on a Norwegian trawler through the study of tasks that are performed under the trawling operation. Study of tasks is one of the fundamental approaches to studying labour, and in this thesis, it is carried out using the technique of Hierarchical Task Analysis. This task analysis technique has been broadly and universally used in different industries for over 60 ...