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Adaptive co-management for a multi-specific shark nursery area in the African Atlantic (Boa Vista, Cabo Verde)
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The overall goal of the present dissertation is to investigate the feasibility of developing an adaptive comanagement model for the Sal Rei Bay, located on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde. Previous studies have
identified this Bay as a multi-specific shark nursery, the first of its kind in the African Atlantic. However,
increasing anthropogenic pressures driven from tourism, artisanal and semi-industrial fisheries, and
urban development, are contributing to significant ecological imbalances in the Bay. Despite the
existence of environmental laws and regulations, their implementation and enforcement remain
insufficient to effectively protect the Bay’s biodiversity. The present research used qualitative methods,
including semi-structured interviews with 49 participants from different stakeholder groups, from
fishermen to conservationists, to local business owners and government representatives. Results
revealed a significant socioeconomic dependence of the local population on the Bay’s resources, with
fisheries, tourism, and recreational activities being highlighted as primary uses. However, the lack of
coordinated efforts to balance these activities with conservation objectives was a recurrent concern.
Stakeholders also expressed apprehension about inadequate waste management, illegal fishing practices,
and the unregulated expansion of tourism, all of which exacerbate the environmental degradation of the
Bay. The dissertation advocates for an adaptive co-management approach that integrates local
knowledge, adaptive decision-making, and participatory governance. This model emphasizes active
engagement with local communities and stakeholders, fostering a management process that can respond
to ecological unpredictability and evolving environmental conditions. By promoting community
engagement together with collaboration among government entities, local resource users, and
conservation organizations, the adaptive co-management model seeks to protect biodiversity while
supporting sustainable economic development. The proposed model is therefore a well-suited and viable
management approach for Sal Rei Bay.
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Tese de mestrado, Ecologia Marinha, 2024, Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências
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Co-gestão adaptativa áreas marinhas protegidas participação comunitária Baía de Sal Rei berçário de tubarões Teses de mestrado - 2024