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Small-scale fisheries should not be favoured over large-scale operations ebcause of romantic notions of rugged small operators battling both the elements and anonymous corporations. [They ought to be supported] because of the scientific evidence available to confirm the common-sense inference that local fishers, if given privileged access, will tend to avoid trashing their local stocks, while foreign fishers do not have such motivation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Small-scale fisheries should be supported for their sustainability rather than romanticized ideas of struggle.
This quote by Daniel Pauly highlights the importance of supporting small-scale fisheries not out of an idealized view of independent fishermen but based on scientific evidence showing that local fishers are more likely to manage their resources sustainably. It emphasizes the real-world implications of giving local fishers priority access to fisheries, which can lead to better preservation of fish stocks compared to larger, often corporate, fishing operations that lack the same incentive to maintain ecological balance.
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FishingSustainabilityLocalEnvironmentResources
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on sustainable practices, I would quote this to advocate for supporting local fisheries.
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