Utilization of Local Ecological Knowledge for Optimization of Fish Catches: A Literature Review | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Article 245, Volume 29, Issue 4, July and August 2025, Pages 3475-3483 PDF (240.21 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.450440 | ||
| Author | ||
| Paillin et al. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Local ecological knowledge (LEK) plays a vital role in fisheries management by providing valuable insights into ecosystem dynamics, species behavior, and sustainable fishing practices. This study explores the use of LEK in fisheries, particularly its impacts on catch efficiency, sustainability, and integration into fisheries policy. Data for this review were drawn from 2014 to 2025, focusing on highly reputable scientific journal articles indexed in Scopus (Q1–Q4), to assess the role of LEK across diverse fishing communities worldwide. Findings indicate that LEK can increase catch efficiency by up to 30% compared to practices that rely solely on conventional methods. Moreover, integrating LEK with scientific data has proven highly effective in marine biodiversity conservation, particularly in protected areas where local knowledge supports adaptive management strategies. Despite its potential, several challenges hinder the effective implementation of LEK. A major obstacle is the declining transmission of traditional knowledge to younger generations, who are increasingly reliant on modern fishing technologies. Climate change further complicates matters by altering established ecological patterns, requiring adaptive strategies to continually update LEK. Additionally, limited government support and the minimal inclusion of LEK in formal fisheries policies prevent its full recognition as a legitimate resource for sustainable fisheries management. Opportunities exist, however, to enhance fisheries sustainability through collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and fishing communities. Initiatives such as training programs, participatory management frameworks, and integrating LEK into decision-making processes can strengthen both fisheries governance and community resilience. This study underscores the importance of recognizing and preserving LEK as a critical tool for achieving long-term sustainability in global fisheries. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Local ecological knowledge; Utilization of LEK; Optimization; LEK Integration | ||
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