Integrating indigenous and local knowledge in management and research on coastal ecosystems in the Global South: A literature review

TK Loch, M Riechers - Ocean & Coastal Management, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) is increasingly recognized as a valuable asset in
sustainability science. Knowledges of Indigenous peoples and local communities is …

The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis: a comprehensive update on the current knowledge and conservation status of this semiaquatic carnivore

ML Rheingantz, VM Santiago‐Plata… - Mammal …, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Neotropical otter Lontra longicaudis is a widespread semiaquatic carnivore
living in a wide variety of environments in both fresh‐water and salt‐water ecosystems. We …

Mitigating unaccounted fishing mortality from gillnets and traps

SS Uhlmann, MK Broadhurst - Fish and Fisheries, 2015‏ - Wiley Online Library
Gillnets and traps often are considered to have fewer holistic environmental impacts than
active fishing gears. However, in addition to the targeted catches, gillnets and traps still …

Feeding ecology and trophic dynamics

AK Whitfield, KW Able, SJM Blaber… - Fish and fisheries in …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
This chapter examines the ways in which estuarine fishes interact both with their habitat, and
with each other, in relation to food and feeding. The ways in which diet and feeding may …

Human-wildlife conflicts with crocodilians, cetaceans and otters in the tropics and subtropics

P Cook, JE Hawes, JV Campos-Silva, CA Peres - PeerJ, 2022‏ - peerj.com
Conservation of freshwater biodiversity and management of human-wildlife conflicts are
major conservation challenges globally. Human-wildlife conflict occurs due to attacks on …

'Disentangling'the advantages from gillnets in freshwater small-scale fisheries in the Brazilian Amazon

G Hallwass, FW Keppeler, LH Tomazoni-Silva… - Reviews in Fish Biology …, 2023‏ - Springer
Gillnets, which are frequently used in small-scale fisheries (SSF), raise concerns regarding
bycatch and conservation. This study evaluates the context of use and the potential …

Evaluation of the human-otter conflict in central Veracruz, Mexico: recommendations for mitigation

MC Latorre-Cárdenas… - Human dimensions of …, 2024‏ - Taylor & Francis
Evaluating human–wildlife conflict is necessary to reach positive long-term management
solutions and aid the conservation of biodiversity. We used indirect approaches to evaluate …

The human dimension of the conflict between fishermen and South American sea lions in southern Brazil

AC Pont, S Marchini, MT Engel, R Machado, PH Ott… - Hydrobiologia, 2016‏ - Springer
We analysed the fishermen's perceptions on the South American sea lions (Otaria
flavescens) and its interactions with the local fishery close to the Wildlife Refuge of Ilha dos …

Knowledge, attitudes and behavioural intentions of gillnet fishermen towards the South American sea lion in two marine protected areas in southern Brazil

KL Ramos, R Machado, C Zapelini… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Conflicts between humans and wildlife are increasing in many parts of the world. In southern
Brazil, South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) interact with commercial fisheries …

Living alongside otters: examining human-otter interactions and attitudes towards otters in Central India for conservation in shared landscapes

V Jain, KK Karanth - Biodiversity and Conservation, 2023‏ - Springer
Otter populations are declining across Asia, especially outside protected areas. In
landscapes shared by humans and otters, it is vital to understand the factors affecting human …