Non-compliance regularly negates the effectiveness of marine protected areas (MPAs)
worldwide. Understanding and addressing non-compliance is critical given continued efforts …

The efficacy of marine protected areas (MPAs) depends on their governance and
management. We review their history in South Africa and recognise four periods. Period 1 …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) regulate human behaviour within their boundaries
to support long-term conservation of marine ecosystems and associated human benefits. As …

South Africa has a long history of engagement in citizen science (CS), particularly marine
CS. This review examines the contributions made by marine CS, from the 1930s through to …

Fishing guides are held in high esteem by recreational fishing clients whom they likely
influence (for better or worse) through role-modelling. This, coupled with consensus that …

To facilitate development of tailored management strategies for bait species within Knysna
Estuary (South Africa), demand for bait, harvesting activity and perceptions around …

'Linefish'is a uniquely South African term used to describe marine fishes that are captured
using hook and line. The South African linefishery is a complex socio-ecological system that …

The population of recreation-seeking fishing tourists is increasing. This study aimed to
examine the variables that contribute to predicting fishing tourists' green behaviors at coastal …

Understanding the spatiotemporal characteristics of effort is a critical component of
managing fisheries. Recreational shore-angling is the largest sector of the linefishery and …

This review examines the changing status of 10 estuary-dependent marine fish species in
10 South African estuarine systems, ranging from the Kosi Estuary in the northeast to the …