Socio-Ecological Overview of the Greater Amberjack Fishery in the Balearic Islands

This study provides the first socio-ecological overview of Seriola dumerili fishery occurring in Balearic Islands. pelagic top-predator is among five most valued fish resources community. Despite its ecological importance and potential vulnerability to aggregation fishing, few studies address ecology this large Carangidae species. Shining a light on vital ensure adequate species conservation sustainable effective management fishery. Historical catches from 1950–1999, alongside detailed landing data for last 21 years, were analysed identify patterns socio-economic factors. Significant inter-annual variability years was found historical greater amberjack, while mean prices different size categories revealed significant results between seasons months, respectively. Additionally, purse seine fleet accounted highest percentage S. catches. CPUE did not appear change greatly months after annual 8-month fishing ban imposed 2011 therefore re-evaluation closure intended. Overall, suggests seasonality influences Islands, within which show higher regulating power than