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Perceived Adaptive Capacity And Natural Disasters: A Fisheries Case Study, Tarsila Seara, Patricia M. Clay, Lisa L. Colburn
Perceived Adaptive Capacity And Natural Disasters: A Fisheries Case Study, Tarsila Seara, Patricia M. Clay, Lisa L. Colburn
Biology and Environmental Science Faculty Publications
Fishermen may be increasingly impacted by natural disasters, given sea level rise and the likely increased frequency and severity of storms associated with climate change. Planning for resiliency in the face of these disasters requires understanding the factors that influence fishermen’s capacity to adapt. The paper examines perceptions of adaptive capacity of New York and New Jersey commercial and for-hire fishermen one year after Hurricane Sandy. Subjective adaptive capacity to changes in the fishery in general and those caused by natural disasters was assessed. A comparison between commercial and for-hire fishermen revealed important differences and similarities with regard to attributes …
Social Bonds And Recovery: An Analysis Of Hurricane Sandy In The First Year After Landfall, Patricia M. Clay, Lisa L. Colburn, Tarsila Seara
Social Bonds And Recovery: An Analysis Of Hurricane Sandy In The First Year After Landfall, Patricia M. Clay, Lisa L. Colburn, Tarsila Seara
Biology and Environmental Science Faculty Publications
Hurricane Sandy was one of the most devastating hurricanes to hit US shores. The brunt of the impact was felt in New York and New Jersey, especially among coastal towns such as fishing communities. A survey of these two states assessed social and economic impacts to 958 commercial and recreational fishermen and fishing-related business owners 12 months post-storm. Many businesses and communities were still struggling, due to heavy infrastructure damages and revenue losses with low insurance coverage, but also to disrupted fishing patterns for some species. Social bonds were credited by many as a key aid to recovery. Social bonds …