Aquaculture Sociology

However, as exploitation of the water increases limited or closed access is implemented and if exploitation still continues then this can lead to a closure of the water to fishing (EDF, 2015b). To avoid such exploitation RBM has become a popular choice worldwide to prevent exploitation. Governments and communities both see it as an effective tool to benefit the environment while keeping in mind fishermen’s economic interest. In most cases government is involved in RBM therefore RBM can be termed as a form of subsidy. If we were to recall the definition of fishery subsidy set forth by FAO it states “Fisheries subsidies are government actions or inactions that are specific to the fisheries industry and that modifies - by increasing or decreasing - the potential profits by the industry in the short-, medium- or long-term.

The NOAA analysis of the price structure of Ha­waii fresh fish prices indicates that the market provides strong quality premiums and is thus a competitive forum for most major fishery producers. However, as the export market develops from the sashimi "niche" to the swordfish "seg­ment," transshipping operations are in­creasing. This reduces the "local content" of Hawaii's fishery landings, at some

Although his ultimate vision is to see local economies and communities flourish, using the food industry as an analogy makes the possibility of survival in smaller communities seem much more plausible. Although McKibben’s sample size for his year of eating locally was a family of one, it demonstrated that surviving on local economies, on local food, is more than possible. It must be noted that this change would not just benefit the environment, but, for McKibben, restructuring society into smaller, local communities may be necessary for humanity’s survival (McKibben 227). McKibben’s focus on the ever-growing popularity of industrial agriculture helps to demonstrate the dangers of the “efficient” mindset society as been obsessed with since World War II. For McKibben the goals of constant growth have been warped and corrupted, and has damaged the environment and society as a whole.

If a community were to implement the locavore movement, it would better the economy and enhance the nutrition and health. Bringing the locavore movement into a community can bring along with it a better economic situation. Instead of going to the nearest Walmart where your “money leaves the community at every transaction”, spending your money at local farmers markets will allow for the profits to be kept inside the of the community (Source A). Allowing more profits to be flooded into a community will benefit small farms, creating more local jobs which will enable the economy to grow and prosper. According to the

Being a locavore means you decide to eat locally grown and planted products. The reason that people become locavores is because the think about their health and well being. People who want to become locavores should have an interest in their nutrition in order to not give up on being a locavore. Being a locavore has many benefits for everyone not just the ones who become locavores. Being a locavore is better because the produce is fresher than what they sell in supermarkets.

Even though some people may feel as if a locavore movement can cause many problems and has many cons, it is a great contribution to communities and health. A locavore movement has so many great attributions to it that everything about it is helpful and beneficial. The idea of a locavore movement would be an amazing opportunity to create a healthier and safer environment for those who choose to live a better life. Better tasting food, protection against contamination, and more nutrients in food can all increase with the encouragement of a locavore

As per the context of the case study, we have come up with three possible actions that can be taken in order to meet the excess inventory problem are geographical expansion and increasing the market size by covering the untapped market in South and Central parts of America or making an internal agreement with a small manufacturing company that imports raw fishes and produces fish allied products such as fish oil, fish sauce, etc. Else we can launch a ‘Limited Edition Product’ by increasing the quantity per package at the existing price and providing exciting offers. The underlying cause of excess inventory in Neptune Gourmet Seafood is due to limited target market size. Neptune has to identify areas that are isolated from its product and enter new geographic markets. The current supply to restaurants within 250 miles of Fort Lauderdale may be increased to 500 miles and cover more markets in Central and Southern America by setting up agencies and exporting the products.

Organic wastes from fish cages can have a significant effect on water quality and the population structure of organisms, beyond the boundaries of the fish pens, increasing the occurrence of toxic algal blooms. Scotland, as well as Chile and China, has had serious toxic algae blooms. Algal blooms can cause the death of huge numbers of wild fish and other species, and great harm to wild fisheries. However, even a month of fallow time can return the area to pristine

Many countries like the United States have had over fishing crisis that have been resolved 1. Many countries such as Australia, Chile, Belize, Namibia, Denmark, and the United States, have faced similar problems but the fishing rights they have enforced have helped transform struggling fisheries. Which would be key for the lower status countries. 2. According to the Environmental Defense fund, “In the Gulf of Mexico, red snapper populations are three times what they were in 2007 when we helped reform that fishery” so if we use their methods many other countries might be able to re populate their fish.

In our opinion? Eating locally is better for both the environment and health in general. Our population needs to revert back to old ways of natural, community food growth. In his article, Michael Pollan wrote, ”The most promising food activism is taking place at the grassroots: local policy initiatives are popping up in municipalities across the country, alongside urban agriculture ventures in underserved areas and farm-to-school programs.” This means more food activism and less buying industrial. When we buy industrial, we are supporting a multi-billion dollar business, something that already has enough money and resources on its own.

I will be making a social change coalition. A social change coalition is a type of coalition that we categorize as an organization of organizations whose members agree on a mutual purpose and shared decision-making to make an influence (Mizrahi, & Rosenthal,2001). All members agree on the mutual goal of improving low-income individual’s access to proper nutrition. Three potential allies would be California Food Policy Advocates, California Center for Public Health Advocacy and Action for Healthy Kids. California Food Policy Advocates is a statewide policy and advocacy organization that has a mission of improving the health among low-income residents by improving their access to nutritious and affordable foods.

Because farmed fish are raised in close quarters it makes them more susceptible to disease and illnesses. One serious problem that is reoccurring in farmed fish is sea lice. Sea lice are parasites that occur naturally on many different fish but due to the condition of being farm raised they spread faster and even fish in the open ocean passing by the the farms are being infected. This in turn effects other fish in the ocean. The fish are often given pesticides to combat sea

The locavore movement is a new trending movement trying to get people to start eating the local produce provided by the local farmers. The movement has many health benefits, and it is a very healthy choice not only for the human body but it also is good for the local community. The locavore movement should be supported due to its influence on the local communities by helping the local economy, bringing in food that has a better nutritional value, strengthening communities worldwide, along with the fact that the locavore movement is helping create producer/consumer relationships. Eating produce that was grown locally generates more income for the local economy, “According to a study by the New Economics Foundation in London, a dollar spent locally generates twice as much income for the local economy.” (Maiser). Purchasing food that was grown locally to the consumer puts more money into the local economy.