Socio-ecological complexity in fisheries

  • We investigate compensatory responses by managers, harvesters and consumers to change in resource abundance

    Accumulating empirical evidence suggesta that weak or delayed compensatory responses by humans to changes in resource abundance can induce cyclic or unstable population dynamics that could result in overharvesting.

  • We combined Cree traditional ecological knowledge and scientific ecological knowledge in fish habitat compensation

    In Eeyou Istchee (Cree territory), healthy waterways and aquatic biodiversity are integral parts of overall ecosystem health and of Cree cultural wellbeing. Several fish and fish habitat compensation projects have occurred in Eeyou Istchee to compensate development.

  • We also co-construct decision-tools to identify hotspots for compensation that can benefit communities

    By using a participatory mapping exercise, we will assist the Cree community to identify potential habitat banking projects in Eeyou Istchee. This mapping exercise will serve to develop a decision-making tool of where compensation projects could be located based on both TEK and SEK.

Projects in progress …

  • Evaluation of habitat compensation projects from scientific (SEK) and indigenous (TEK) perspectives

    We compile the available information regarding compensatory plans to offset fish habitat loss, and we evaluate how Cree TEK has contributed or could contribute to improve the design, implementation, and monitoring of compensatory measures.

    Kathleen Church project | Mitacs Acceleration

    Poster SQEBC 2022

  • Developing a planning and management tool to compensate fish habitat loss in Eeyou Istchee (Cree territory)

    DFO is currently presenting an Interim policy for establishing fish habitat banks. Here, we identify potential habitat banking projects in Eeyou Istchee by using a participatory mapping exercise to co-create a decision-making tool for future compensation projects.

    Adriana Aguilar project | Mitacs Acceleration

    Poster SQEBC 2022

… Projects finished