Environmental sustainability analysis of the clam (Ruditapes decussatus, Linaeus 1758) fishery in Zaboussa production area (southeastern Tunisia) using the MSC fisheries standard

  1. Nouaili, Rafik
  2. José Luis Sánchez Lizaso
  3. Montero Castaño, Carlos
Aldizkaria:
Mediterránea: Serie de Estudios Biológicos

ISSN: 1130-6203,  1988-6624

Argitalpen urtea: 2015

Zenbakia: 26

Orrialdeak: 155-182

Mota: Artikulua

DOI: 10.14198/MDTRRA2015.ESP.08 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openRUA editor

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The Tunisian grooved carpet clam Ruditapes decussatus (Linaeus 1758) fishery is of interest to the authorities due to its social importance and its economic contribution given the export nature of its product. Efforts have been made to ensure proper management and development of this fishery. A sustainable exploitation of the natural resource is of crucial relevance to guarantee the socio-economic role of the fishery. Therefore, sustainability should be integrated within those management measures and development actions. To analyse the sustainability level of the fishery concerning the main obstacles and actions needed to achieve it, the most recognized tool worldwide is the MSC certification program throughout its fisheries standard. The present study assesses the Zaboussa production area clam fishery using the 31 performance indicators of the 3 principles of the MSC standard for sustainable fisheries. The results of the assessment show that this fishery could be potentially considered sustainable and, therefore, certifiable though implementing an action plan to satisfy four conditions to improve research, surveillance and monitoring measures.

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