Why fish? Using entry-strategies to inform governance of the small-scale sector: A case-study in the Bijagós Archipelago (West Africa)

Small-scale fishing in the Bijagós Archipelago (Guinea-Bissau) serves as a critical safety-net for rural livelihoods, fostering diverse institutions and social opportunities rather than merely limiting marine resource extraction. This study challenges traditional governance approaches that prioritize effort reduction over livelihood support by analyzing employment pathways within the sector. Findings underscore the importance of considering small-scale fisheries in developing countries through a broader socio-economic lens, emphasizing their role beyond resource conservation.

Cross, H. (2015). Why fish? Using entry-strategies to inform governance of the small-scale sector: A case-study in the Bijagós Archipelago (West Africa). Marine Policy, 51, 128–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2014.07.007