Does the Chilean TURFs achieve the sustainability of its fisheries? Evaluation of its performance considering the administrative, biological, and economic dimensions of this fisheries regime

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Title: Does the Chilean TURFs achieve the sustainability of its fisheries? Evaluation of its performance considering the administrative, biological, and economic dimensions of this fisheries regime
Authors: Pedro Romero, Bryan Bularz, Gabriela Arenas-Proaño, Daniel Moreno
Source: Frontiers in Marine Science, Vol 12 (2025)
Publisher Information: Frontiers Media S.A., 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Science
LCC:General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution
Subject Terms: MEABR, TURF, performance evaluation, benthic resources, institutional management, Science, General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution, QH1-199.5
More Details: The management based on the allocation of Territorial Use Rights for Fisheries (TURF) is a mechanism used to achieve the sustainable development of the activity and its fisheries. In Chile, the measure began in the late 1990s, and after 30 years, it remains uncertain whether its implementation has achieved this goal. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the historical performance of the MEABR regime across biological, economic, and administrative dimensions. To achieve this, objectives for each dimension were defined in collaboration with the administrative professionals of the regime, leading to the identification of eight evaluation indicators. The performance results indicate that, in general, during the period from 1998 to 2020, the MEABR regime has met institutional objectives at an “acceptable” level in the biological, economic, and administrative dimensions. Specifically, regarding resource performance, it is observed that species such as loco, sea urchin, and the macroalgae kelps have seen increased initial densities within the areas; however, ecological conditions remain below acceptable levels, generating uncertainty about the future state of these resources. The study identifies the level of success of the regime and proposes strategies to reduce gaps to achieve sustainability objectives.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2296-7745
Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1502422/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-7745
DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2025.1502422
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/ad88dad2fdb64bf4af68640f51d392ca
Accession Number: edsdoj.88dad2fdb64bf4af68640f51d392ca
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:22967745
DOI:10.3389/fmars.2025.1502422
Published in:Frontiers in Marine Science
Language:English