Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs)
IntroductionIllegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine resource management globally. Environmental criminology plays a vital role in understanding and mitigating IUU activities by focusing on the contextual elements surrounding these crimes. This study ex...
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| author | Tomás Vallejos Tomás Vallejos Tomás Vallejos Laura Nahuelhual Laura Nahuelhual Laura Nahuelhual Stefan Gelcich Stefan Gelcich Rodrigo Oyanedel Rodrigo Oyanedel Rodrigo Oyanedel |
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| description | IntroductionIllegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine resource management globally. Environmental criminology plays a vital role in understanding and mitigating IUU activities by focusing on the contextual elements surrounding these crimes. This study examines the dynamics of poaching within areas managed through Territorial User Rights for Fisheries (TURFs), with a specific emphasis on the loco (Concholepas concholepas) fishery in Chile.MethodsEmploying Crime Script Analysis (CSA) as the primary methodological lens, this research meticulously deconstructs the criminal process involved in TURFs poaching operations. CSA is used to identify key elements, providing a comprehensive understanding of poachers modus operandi. Additionally, by integrating CSA with Situational Precipitators of Crime (SPC), the study identifies critical factors such as environmental conditions, socio-economic disparities, and enforcement weaknesses that shape poaching opportunities within TURFs. ResultsThe analysis reveals a complex interplay between SPC factors, underscoring their role in shaping poaching dynamics. Key findings highlight the importance of specific environmental conditions, socio-economic disparities, and enforcement weaknesses in facilitating poaching activities. The study identifies various tactics and strategies employed by poachers and the roles of different actors involved in the poaching process. DiscussionBuilding upon these findings, the study proposes a comprehensive Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) framework aimed at effectively combating TURFs poaching. The framework emphasizes the importance of striking a careful balance between restrictive and inclusive measures to mitigate potential negative consequences. The study contributes valuable insights into understanding and addressing IUU fishing, particularly within TURFs in Chile. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3b828d777a5e4818ac1261d2bb2e87182024-11-08T14:57:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452024-08-011110.3389/fmars.2024.14198001419800Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs)Tomás Vallejos0Tomás Vallejos1Tomás Vallejos2Laura Nahuelhual3Laura Nahuelhual4Laura Nahuelhual5Stefan Gelcich6Stefan Gelcich7Rodrigo Oyanedel8Rodrigo Oyanedel9Rodrigo Oyanedel10Doctorado en Ciencias Forestales y Recursos Naturales, Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, ChileCentro de Investigación en Dinámica de Ecosistemas Marinos de Altas Latitudes (IDEAL), Valdivia, ChileInstituto Milenio en Socio-Ecología Costera (SECOS), Santiago, ChileCentro de Investigación en Dinámica de Ecosistemas Marinos de Altas Latitudes (IDEAL), Valdivia, ChileInstituto Milenio en Socio-Ecología Costera (SECOS), Santiago, ChileDepartamento de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Los Lagos, Osorno, ChileInstituto Milenio en Socio-Ecología Costera (SECOS), Santiago, ChileCenter of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Facultad de Ciencias Biologicas, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, ChileCentro de Investigación en Dinámica de Ecosistemas Marinos de Altas Latitudes (IDEAL), Valdivia, ChileInstituto Milenio en Socio-Ecología Costera (SECOS), Santiago, ChileCenter of Applied Ecology and Sustainability (CAPES), Facultad de Ciencias Biologicas, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, ChileIntroductionIllegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses a significant threat to marine resource management globally. Environmental criminology plays a vital role in understanding and mitigating IUU activities by focusing on the contextual elements surrounding these crimes. This study examines the dynamics of poaching within areas managed through Territorial User Rights for Fisheries (TURFs), with a specific emphasis on the loco (Concholepas concholepas) fishery in Chile.MethodsEmploying Crime Script Analysis (CSA) as the primary methodological lens, this research meticulously deconstructs the criminal process involved in TURFs poaching operations. CSA is used to identify key elements, providing a comprehensive understanding of poachers modus operandi. Additionally, by integrating CSA with Situational Precipitators of Crime (SPC), the study identifies critical factors such as environmental conditions, socio-economic disparities, and enforcement weaknesses that shape poaching opportunities within TURFs. ResultsThe analysis reveals a complex interplay between SPC factors, underscoring their role in shaping poaching dynamics. Key findings highlight the importance of specific environmental conditions, socio-economic disparities, and enforcement weaknesses in facilitating poaching activities. The study identifies various tactics and strategies employed by poachers and the roles of different actors involved in the poaching process. DiscussionBuilding upon these findings, the study proposes a comprehensive Situational Crime Prevention (SCP) framework aimed at effectively combating TURFs poaching. The framework emphasizes the importance of striking a careful balance between restrictive and inclusive measures to mitigate potential negative consequences. The study contributes valuable insights into understanding and addressing IUU fishing, particularly within TURFs in Chile. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1419800/fullillegal fishingmanagement areascrime processsmall-scale fisheriesenvironmental crime |
| spellingShingle | Tomás Vallejos Tomás Vallejos Tomás Vallejos Laura Nahuelhual Laura Nahuelhual Laura Nahuelhual Stefan Gelcich Stefan Gelcich Rodrigo Oyanedel Rodrigo Oyanedel Rodrigo Oyanedel Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) Frontiers in Marine Science illegal fishing management areas crime process small-scale fisheries environmental crime |
| title | Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) |
| title_full | Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) |
| title_fullStr | Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) |
| title_short | Situational crime analysis of poaching within Territorial Use Rights Fisheries (TURFs) |
| title_sort | situational crime analysis of poaching within territorial use rights fisheries turfs |
| topic | illegal fishing management areas crime process small-scale fisheries environmental crime |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2024.1419800/full |
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