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Title: | The role of anglers' perceptions and habits in biological invasions: perspectives from the Iberian Peninsula |
Authors: | Banha, F. |
Issue Date: | 2016 |
Citation: | Banha, F., Diniz, A., & Anastácio, P. M. (2016). The role of anglers' perceptions and habits in biological invasions: perspectives from the Iberian Peninsula. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, n/a-n/a. doi: 10.1002/aqc.2677 |
Abstract: | Anglers are a recognized vector for invasive fauna, with both intentional and accidental introductions reported worldwide. * The purpose of this study was to investigate the Iberian freshwater angler's habits and perceptions related to biological invasions, using an international and bilingual survey in Spain and Portugal. * The results showed that anglers from both countries cover great distances to fish, and that they commonly visit several places and fish during consecutive days, representing a major risk for invasions. Yet, anglers' activity patterns throughout the year are not constant: the summer months involve more intense activity and, hence, entail higher risk. * In both countries, the preferred fish species were invasive, and their introductions were reported more often than native species, with motivations being country-dependent. * The use of live bait was not frequent, but sometimes invasive species were used and the release of unused bait in the water was reported very frequently. * Most anglers recognize that introductions have environmental impacts and that anglers have an active role in intentional introductions. However, only a minority is aware of the angler's role in accidental transportation of invasive species. * These findings on anglers' behaviour patterns and perceptions may be used to model invasion risks and also improve monitoring and awareness programmes led by government agencies. |
URI: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.2677 http://hdl.handle.net/10174/20392 |
Type: | article |
Appears in Collections: | MARE-UE - Publicações - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais Com Arbitragem Científica PAO - Publicações - Artigos em Revistas Internacionais Com Arbitragem Científica
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