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5.5 Recreational fishing site useindicator5.5.1 RelevanceEvaluation of the extent of recreational fishingactivitiesKnowledge of pressure caused by recreational fishing isoften a core aspect of MPA management. This indicatorprovides a quantitative and spatial assessment of theactivity. To determine the characteristics of the pressuregenerated, qualitative indicators on fishermen's profilesand activities, their fishing patterns and regulatory compliancemust be combined.This indicator relates to recreational fishing activities carriedout in the MPA, from the shore or from a boat. Thisindicator is therefore closely but not exactly linked to theboat use indicator.Location : The entire MPA for a full view, or selected,representative fishing spots.Frequency : For a basic analysis, at least five counts persummer over the same counting area. In some cases,and depending on local fishing practices, several countsmay be done on the same day.Time and cost : The cost depends on the working timespent by staff involved in the operation. If the countcovers the entire MPA, it should be done in less thanone hour. Spotters should be given prior training for theoperation. Allow one hour of work at the most for dataarchiving.Archiving : Data can be archived in an Excel©-typespreadsheet, or it may be necessary to create a GeographicInformation System of recreational fishing for adeeper spatial analysis.Recreational fishing activities may be supervised byprofessional entities or associations, and done as partof competitions or individually. Fishing gear and techniquesvary greatly, depending on the targeted species,resources and local practices.5.5.2 Relevant MPA typesContinentor islandContinentor islandContinentor islandMPAMPAMPAMPA5.5.3 Framework protocolsa/ Counts by observationThis protocol delivers information about the number ofrecreational fishing boats at a time T and the number offishermen doing the activity on the coastline. It can bepooled with counting operations in mooring areas (cf.indicator 5.4), provided that :• The time of the count is adapted;• Fishing from the coast is distinguished from boatbasedfishing;• Fishing gear is identified (rods, longlines, nets, traps,etc.);• Counts are not solely limited to mooring areas.Recreational fisherman in the future Katic marine protected area (Montenegro).© Credit : Milena TempestaData collected : Number of recreational fishing boatsin activity and number of active fishermen on the coast.Collection method : Counts of boats (cf. indicator 5.4)and shoreline fishermen. TABLE OF CONTENTS 27 COLLECTION VISITOR USE OBSERVATION AND MONITORING IN MEDITERRANEAN MARINE PROTECTED AREAS
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