The Socioeconomic Impact of Coastal Environment Changes on Fishing Communities and Adaptation Strategies

Oysters are one of the main aquatic products produced in Taiwan. However, because gradual changes environment Waisanding Sandbar, oyster farming along coast Chiayi is shrinking, leading to greater operational risk and uncertainty. This study adopted a three-stage method investigate socioeconomic uncertainty that fishing communities face regarding environmental understand fishery management awareness different stakeholders as well their views on adaptation strategies. In-depth interviews were used first stage. In Stage 2, two-round focus group conducted organize climate, industry management, final stage, AHP was analyze opinions stakeholders. The results showed factors affecting change, industry, among cognitive differences within corresponding Therefore, ecology complexities uncertainties should be considered for enhancing social capital promoting communication, more diverse social–ecological system data assist governance, development