@article{284ea7965ad245efbd9a3e7e05279995,
title = "Blue Food Sovereignty Benefits Social-Ecological Resilience: A Case Study of Small-Scale Fisheries Co-Management and Mariculture in Samoa",
abstract = "“Blue” (aquatic) food systems have a vital role in providing nutrition, livelihoods, and food security for coastal communities, but addressing and evaluating issues of equity and social resilience continue to challenge small-scale fisheries management. We examine how marine aquaculture and co-management approaches that integrate traditional institutions can support food sovereignty for more equitable blue food systems. Interviews with stakeholders in 11 fishing communities in Samoa indicate that several benefits associated with food sovereignty are derived from co-managed village fish reserves. Reserves support biodiversity health and are a source of culturally valued seafoods that build food security, social capital, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for women. Local values, food systems, providers, and consumers are centered, though traditional hierarchies present challenges for equitable decision-making. Our findings demonstrate how incorporating food sovereignty into the operation and evaluation of fisheries co-management can aid in addressing equity and resilience.",
keywords = "Aquaculture, Fisheries co-management, Food security, Food sovereignty, Pacific Islands, Resilience, Samoa, South Pacific",
author = "Barbara Quimby and Roque, {Ana{\'i}s Delilah} and N{\'e}bi{\'e}, {Elisabeth Kago Ilboudo} and Arielle Levine and Amaama, {Safua Akeli} and Amber Wutich and Alexandra Brewis and Samuelu, {Lemasaniai Erenei}",
note = "Funding Information: The authors wish to thank the communities, village leaders, and staff members from MNRE and the Fisheries Division who generously shared their time and insights. We are also grateful to Tuifuisa{\textquoteright}a Dr. Patila Amosa, Dr. Penelope Schoeffel, the Faculty of Science and the Centre for Samoan Studies of the National University of Samoa for their support. This research was conducted under a Research Visa granted by the Government of Samoa and made possible with funding from the San Diego State University Department of Geography and the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers Margaret Trussell Scholarship. Funding Information: The authors wish to thank the communities, village leaders, and staff members from MNRE and the Fisheries Division who generously shared their time and insights. We are also grateful to Tuifuisa{\textquoteright}a Dr. Patila Amosa, Dr. Penelope Schoeffel, the Faculty of Science and the Centre for Samoan Studies of the National University of Samoa for their support. This research was conducted under a Research Visa granted by the Government of Samoa and made possible with funding from the San Diego State University Department of Geography and the Association of Pacific Coast Geographers Margaret Trussell Scholarship. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2023, The Author(s).",
year = "2023",
month = apr,
doi = "10.1007/s10745-023-00401-4",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "51",
pages = "279--289",
journal = "Human Ecology",
issn = "0300-7839",
publisher = "Springer Science + Business Media",
number = "2",
}