The potential of the UK inshore fleet to switch or integrate aquaculture to form a more holistic seafood production system

摘要: Abstract The potential for the UK inshore fleet to either switch from wild capture fisheries aquaculture or integrate it within its business model as a livelihood option was investigated. aim assess opportunities, barriers and developing more holistic seafood production system generate information future policies programs. A review of current situation reveals recent economic hardships, decreasing employment displacement reduction in size fishing grounds result management measures including creation marine protected areas (MPAs). subsequent literature fishers switching integrating into their indicates that there is complex mixture regulatory, social factors hinder fishers’ uptake aquaculture. However, assessment integration examples wild-capture sectors revealed many instances where have successfully added portfolio. Results show meet increased demand, supportive policy environment needs be created along with clarification simplification processes acquiring space clear guidelines which types can practised where, rules around MPAs. Areas further work are suggested cultural issues surrounding provision funding test approaches. It concluded government regulatory acceptance will play crucial role creating fulfil via fisheries.