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Harnessing the diversity of small-scale actors is key to the future of aquatic food systems
Short, R.E. et al., Nature Fisheries & Aquaculture
Recognizing the critical role that small-scale actors play in meeting these challenges requires a deeper understanding of their diverse characteristics and the contributions they make to sustainable and equitable food systems. In this article we draw on the livelihoods and social–ecological systems literature to define the diversity of small-scale fisheries and aquaculture (SSFA)—first, in terms of the suite of strategies used by actors throughout the value chain to meet their objectives and spread economic, social and environmental risk, both across and within geographies and socioenvironmental systems; and second, in terms of how SSFA diversity can impact production, distribution and benefits arising from aquatic food systems.
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