Abstract

LAGUNA CRUZ, Max; PEREIRA-CHAVES, José  and  RIOS DUARTE, Roger. Lionfish (Pteroismiles and Pterois volitans) influence on the artisanal fishing value chain, Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica. Cuadernos de Investigación UNED [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.3, pp.296-308. ISSN 1659-4266.  http://dx.doi.org/10.22458/urj.v11i3.2267.

“Lionfish (Pterois miles and Pterois volitans) influence in artisanal fishing value chain, Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica”. Introduction: The “Lionfish” are actually two invasive species that occur in several parts of the world, and their effect on local fisheries needs study. Objective: To analyze the influence of these fish on the artisanal fisheries value chain in the Southern Caribbean of Costa Rica. Methods: We surveyed 181 fishermen, restaurant owners and resident consumers, and made counts during fishing operations. Results: Lionfish do not reach consumers in significant numbers, mainly because there is not enough initial input of raw material to compete against established species. Conclusion: we recommend a campaign for the consumption of Lionfish in Costa Rica. Key words: Lionfish, value chain, artisanal fisheries, Southern Caribbean, Costa Rica. Resumen: Introducción: Comúnmente se llama "pez León" a dos especies invasoras que se encuentran en varias partes del mundo, y su efecto sobre la pesca local necesita estudio. Objetivo: Analizar la influencia de estos peces en la cadena de valor de la pesca artesanal en el Caribe sur de Costa Rica. Métodos: Encuestamos a 181 pescadores, dueños de restaurantes y consumidores residentes, e hicimos recuentos durante las operaciones de pesca. Resultados: El pez León no llega a los consumidores en cantidades significativas, principalmente porque no hay suficiente aporte inicial de materia prima para competir contra las especies establecidas. Conclusión: Recomendamos una campaña para el consumo de pez León en Costa Rica.

Keywords : Lionfish; value chain; artisanal fisheries; Southern Caribbean; Costa Rica.

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