A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea
The assessment of fisheries resources development is an important basis for formulating marine fisheries management regulations and arranging fisheries production activities reasonably, which is of great significance for improving the economic benefits of the ocean. However, due to limitations in av...
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| description | The assessment of fisheries resources development is an important basis for formulating marine fisheries management regulations and arranging fisheries production activities reasonably, which is of great significance for improving the economic benefits of the ocean. However, due to limitations in available data and assessment techniques, current assessments often face issues such as poor timeliness, low spatiotemporal resolution, and limited evaluation indicators. This study unveils a groundbreaking indicator, termed Fishery Ecological Pressure (FEP), which transcends existing frameworks by holistically integrating diverse factors, encompassing variations in fishing activities and the inherent carrying capacity of the marine environment. FEP harnesses multi-source marine remote sensing data to rapidly quantify the spatiotemporal impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, thereby effectively addressing the limitations of current assessments. Using this indicator, we conducted detailed assessments of the fishery ecological pressure in the South China Sea (SCS), along with a thorough analysis of its spatiotemporal characteristics and variations. The results show that in September, the fishery resources in most areas of the SCS were in a state of sustainable development. However, certain areas in the northern Nansha fishing ground faced significant pressures on fisheries resource exploitation, requiring immediate actions to ensure sustainable development of fisheries resources in this area. This research offered a more precise perspective on fisheries resource development, thereby providing decision-making support for marine ecological protection. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7ac601c3bc464d559fbf105b0a74f84a2025-01-31T05:10:51ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-01-01170113096A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China SeaYanan Guan0Xi Zhang1Gui Gao2Chenghui Cao3Zhongwei Li4Shihao Fu5Genwang Liu6School of Information and Control Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, ChinaFirst Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China; Technology Innovation Center for Ocean Telemetry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, ChinaFaculty of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 611756, ChinaFirst Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China; Technology Innovation Center for Ocean Telemetry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, ChinaCollege of Oceanography and Space Informatics, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266580, ChinaSchool of Information and Control Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266520, ChinaFirst Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China; Technology Innovation Center for Ocean Telemetry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China; Corresponding author at: First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China.The assessment of fisheries resources development is an important basis for formulating marine fisheries management regulations and arranging fisheries production activities reasonably, which is of great significance for improving the economic benefits of the ocean. However, due to limitations in available data and assessment techniques, current assessments often face issues such as poor timeliness, low spatiotemporal resolution, and limited evaluation indicators. This study unveils a groundbreaking indicator, termed Fishery Ecological Pressure (FEP), which transcends existing frameworks by holistically integrating diverse factors, encompassing variations in fishing activities and the inherent carrying capacity of the marine environment. FEP harnesses multi-source marine remote sensing data to rapidly quantify the spatiotemporal impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem, thereby effectively addressing the limitations of current assessments. Using this indicator, we conducted detailed assessments of the fishery ecological pressure in the South China Sea (SCS), along with a thorough analysis of its spatiotemporal characteristics and variations. The results show that in September, the fishery resources in most areas of the SCS were in a state of sustainable development. However, certain areas in the northern Nansha fishing ground faced significant pressures on fisheries resource exploitation, requiring immediate actions to ensure sustainable development of fisheries resources in this area. This research offered a more precise perspective on fisheries resource development, thereby providing decision-making support for marine ecological protection.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25000251Fishery ecological pressureMulti-source ocean remote sensing dataSouth China Sea (SCS)Marine ecological protection |
| spellingShingle | Yanan Guan Xi Zhang Gui Gao Chenghui Cao Zhongwei Li Shihao Fu Genwang Liu A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea Ecological Indicators Fishery ecological pressure Multi-source ocean remote sensing data South China Sea (SCS) Marine ecological protection |
| title | A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea |
| title_full | A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea |
| title_fullStr | A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea |
| title_full_unstemmed | A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea |
| title_short | A new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi-source data: A case study of the South China Sea |
| title_sort | new indicator for assessing fishing ecological pressure using multi source data a case study of the south china sea |
| topic | Fishery ecological pressure Multi-source ocean remote sensing data South China Sea (SCS) Marine ecological protection |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25000251 |
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