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Created: 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

Notation: 331367

small-scale fisheries  

Definition

  • Information The fishery sub-sector usually operated by fishers with either no fishing vessels or small fishing vessels, using more traditional fishing gear.

    Created: 10/29/21

    (en)

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Entry terms

  • Information

    Created: 2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Notation: 331368

    small-scale fishing (en)

Scope note

  • There is no universal definition of 'artisanal' or 'small-scale’ fisheries or aquaculture. In general, these terms describe fisheries and aquaculture that use relatively small production units with relatively low input and low output, and limited levels of technology and small capital investment. (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_331367

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