Robert I. Arthur
Claudio Baigun
Julie E. Claussen
Külli Kangur
Aaron A. Koning
Karen J. Murchie
Bonnie Myers
Gretchen L. Stokes
Ralph William Tingley
So-Jung Youn
Abigail J. Lynch
2022
<p>a.</p><p id="p0010"><i>Aim:</i><span> </span>To demonstrate the societal values of inland fishes through nine services provided by inland fishes. Each service is defined, key stakeholders identified, and threats enumerated. Diverse case studies (geography, taxonomy, fishery-type) provide examples to highlight the societal values around the world.</p><p>b.</p><p id="p0015"><i>Main concepts:</i><span> Nine societal services of inland fishes – 1. Livelihoods and subsistence income; 2. Commercial income; 3. Food and nutrition; 4. Recreational services; 5. Cultural services; 6. Educational and scientific opportunities within fisheries; 7. Biodiversity and ecosystem function; 8. Regulation and indicator of <a class="topic-link" title="Learn more about freshwater quality from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/freshwater-quality" data-mce-href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/freshwater-quality">freshwater quality</a>; and 9. Regulation of freshwater quantity and natural flow regimes.</span></p><p>c.</p><p id="p0020"><i>Conclusion/outlook:</i><span> Inland fishes have immense social, economic, and ecological importance. <a class="topic-link" title="Learn more about Freshwater ecosystems from ScienceDirect's AI-generated Topic Pages" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/freshwater-ecosystem" data-mce-href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/freshwater-ecosystem">Freshwater ecosystems</a> face a diverse array of pressures that threaten the fulfillment of societal services. Addressing key knowledge gaps can assist with sustainable management and conservation of these important resources.</span></p>
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10.1016/B978-0-12-819166-8.00030-X
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Elsevier
Societal values of inland fishes
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