Fishery nutrient profiles provide a practical tool for nutrition-sensitive fisheries management
Abstract
Small-scale
fisheries
are
a
crucial
source
of
nutrient-dense
aquatic
foods
in
low-
and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs),
yet
practical
tools
to
manage
these
optimize
nutritional
outcomes
an
ecosystem
approach
remain
limited.
We
present
analytical
framework
predictive
model
fishery
nutrient
profiles
under
typical
multispecies,
multi-gear
situations.
Using
six-years
catch
data
from
Timor-Leste,
we
modelled
how
different
fishing
methods,
habitats,
vessel
types
seasons
influence
the
yield
nutrients
public
health
significance.
Our
results
demonstrate
that
method
habitat
strong
predictors
profiles.
Importantly,
combinations
strategies
can
achieve
similar
outcomes,
indicating
complementary
management
pathways
enhance
availability
for
communities
while
balancing
ecological,
economic,
human
wellbeing
goals.
This
replicable
provides
actionable
insights
nutrition-sensitive
offers
data-driven
guidance
policies
aimed
at
improving
food
nutrition
security
LMICs.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Language: Английский