The role of patron-client relations on the fishing behaviour of artisanal fishermen in the Spermonde Archipelago (Indonesia)

摘要: Patron-client systems are ubiquitous in small-scale fisheries and thought to have an important role on the way marine resources exploited. With aim of identifying key differences between fishermen with a patron independent fishermen, questionnaires were used obtain individual socio-demographic characteristics perceptions fishing behaviour Spermonde (Indonesia). Catch assessments landings carried out dependent evaluated. Fishermen patrons had more valuable catch higher portion live fish while engaged subsistence fishing. turnovers than but this result was contested after accounting for additional costs resulting from their indebtedness. Comparison perceived empirically measured data showed that underestimated expected daily catch. The results suggest belonging patron-client system affects by making use less diversified gears increase focus commercial consequence is apparent reduced amount seafood provision household possibly greater ecological impact due cyanide, destructive method. While has gained attention as potential institution promote sustainable exploitation practices, analysed here relationship indirectly causes worse environmental encouraging rates. implications bringing board policies may require context-dependent considerations cultural obstacles social complexities.