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A History Of Change And Reorganization: The Pelagic Longline Fishery In Gouyave, Grenada, Sandra Grant, Fikret Berkes, Johnson St. Louis
A History Of Change And Reorganization: The Pelagic Longline Fishery In Gouyave, Grenada, Sandra Grant, Fikret Berkes, Johnson St. Louis
Gulf and Caribbean Research
This paper traces the history of the pelagic surface longline fishery in Gouyave, Grenada, noting 4 major periods of change from pre-1985 to 2004. Reconstructed from document reviews, newspaper articles, oral history, and key informant interviews 1) the pre-1985 period was the time when the longline was introduced and popularized by the Cubans, 2) the period of institutionalization and technology development (1986-1990) corresponded to the strengthening of institutional arrangements and the initial improvements in technology, 3) the Coastal Fisheries Development Project (CFDP) of 1991-1999 was the period of international donor support and further technology change in longline construction, and finally …
Understanding The Local Livelihood System In Resource Management: The Pelagic Longline Fishery In Gouyave, Grenada, Sandra C. Grant, Fikret Berkes, John Brierley
Understanding The Local Livelihood System In Resource Management: The Pelagic Longline Fishery In Gouyave, Grenada, Sandra C. Grant, Fikret Berkes, John Brierley
Gulf and Caribbean Research
There is a need to include social objectives in fisheries management, and this paper focuses on one set of social considerations, those regarding livelihood. We pay particular attention to sustainable livelihood strategies, the importance of commercial pelagic longline fishing for the entire community livelihood system, and implications for management. Field data were obtained between December 2002 and March 2004 in Gouyave, Grenada, using participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and a quantitative survey. The economic base (fishing and agriculture) of the community is both unpredictable and seasonal, therefore individuals and households engage in diverse strategies to secure their livelihood. Three livelihood strategies …