DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16077739
title: Qualitative Data on 60 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain)

description: Dataset name

Small_Scale_Fishery_Data_2023_v2                  

Title

Qualitative Data on 60 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain).                          

Description         

               This dataset was created for the Fish2Sustainability research project, which aims to evaluate how small-scale fisheries (SSF) contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The dataset includes 60 case studies across eight countries and was developed using a rapid appraisal framework. The framework includes a four-step process: 

               1.     Identifying specific SDG targets influenced by SSF;

               2.     Extracting relevant variables from UN indicators;

               3.     Gathering expert input via a questionnaire to score these variables;

               4.     Creating composite indicators to measure SSF performance against SDGs.

               The dataset contains raw data from step 3, case study details, variable scores, and comments from data collectors (contributing authors). The dataset is valuable for researchers interested in small-scale fisheries and socio-ecological systems. By incorporating expert judgments from individuals with expertise in SSF, particularly in data-poor contexts, the dataset offers a wealth of knowledge for conducting comparative analyses across different contexts.               

Authors               

Léopold, M.1, Bitoun, R.E.2, Beckensteiner, J.3, Chuenpagdee, R.4, Fondo, E.N.5, Akintola, S.L.6, Bach, P.7, Frangoudes, K.8, Gaibor, N.9, Gutierrez-Cala, L.10, Massey, Y.7, Randrianandrasana, R.11, Razanakoto, T.11, Saavedra-Díaz, L.M.10, Schreiber Arias, M.12,13, Salas, S.14, Devillers, R.2,4          

Affiliations          

1             ENTROPIE (IRD, University of La Reunion, CNRS, University of New Caledonia, Ifremer), c/o IUEM, Plouzané, France 

2             Espace-Dev (IRD, Univ. Montpellier, Univ. Guyane, Univ. La Réunion, Univ. Antilles, Univ. Nouvelle Calédonie), Montpellier, France

3             AMURE (Ifremer, UBO, CNRS), Plouzané, France

4             Department of Geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada

5             Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Mombasa, Kenya

6             Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Nigeria

7             MARBEC, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Sète, France

8             Université de Bretagne Occidentale: Brest, France

9             Instituto Público de Investigación de Acuicultura y Pesca (IPIAP), Universidad del Pacifico (UPAC), Guayaquil, Ecuador

10          Grupo de Investigación en Sistemas Socioecológicos para el Bienestar Humano (GISSBH), Programa de Biología, Universidad del Magdalena, Colombia

11          Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches Economiques pour le Développement (CERED), Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar

12          EqualSea Lab, Universidad Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

13          School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden

14          Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), IPN, Unidad Mérida, Mexico              

Method               

Case studies were selected in eight countries by national SSF experts, based on specific criteria and research priorities. Case studies were not selected to represent the full diversity of SSF globally or even nationally. Instead, they were chosen to capture a range of fisheries that could showcase different contributions to SDGs. SSF were defined based on various characteristics, such as resources harvested, gear used, and location of the fishery.                

Geographical Coverage 

60 small-scale fisheries located in seven countries are documented in the data:



Colombia (4 case studies) – Pacifico: La Guajira, San Andrés y Providencia; Caribe: Chocó, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Nariño.

Ecuador (3) – Region: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, El Oro.

France (2) – Region: Bretagne, Occitanie.

Kenya (22) – County: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River.

Madagascar (20) – Region: Analanjirofo, Anosy, Atsimo Andrefana, Boeny, Diana, Menabe, Vatovavy Fitovinany.

Mexico (2) – State: Baja California Sur, Campeche, Yucatan.

Nigeria (6) – State: Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun. 

Spain (1) – State: Galicia.              


Data Collection 

Data collection took place from November 30, 2022, to July 3, 2023, spanning approximately seven months. The data presented serve as a snapshot of the conditions within a specific small-scale fishery during the assessment period. To consider the evolution of trends such as exports, economic growth, and income, we considered any relevant variables over the past decade. 

Data collection approaches varied depending on the context, and data collectors received training to ensure survey consistency. We used primary data sources such as interviews, observations, and measurements whenever possible. In cases where resources were limited, we preferred secondary sources such as existing datasets and literature. Our methods were standardized, but data collectors could adjust them based on their resources. We primarily used direct observation, focus groups, and interviews to collect data. Scoring in interviews and focus groups was done directly or through group analysis by interviewers. Disagreements were resolved through additional interviews or group discussions, with secondary data used if needed. Please refer to the methods in : 

Bitoun et al., (2024). A methodological framework for capturing marine small-scale fisheries’ contributions to the sustainable development goals. Sustainability Science, 19(4), 1119–1137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-024-01470-0.            

Ethics    

Participants had the option to join of their own accord, were fully briefed on the research goals, and were given the opportunity to review interview guidelines before proceeding. Depending on the circumstances, interviews could last 45 minutes to 4.5 hours. Participants were guaranteed confidentiality and anonymity in the handling and reporting of their data.               

Suggested citation

Léopold, M., Bitoun, R., & Devillers, R. (2023). Qualitative Data on 61 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from America (Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico), Africa (Kenya, Madagascar, and Nigeria), and Europe (France and Spain) (Version 2) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16077739

Data Files

The dataset includes the following:



The raw dataset (.xls format).

A data dictionary describing and defining each dataset column (.xls format).