Fishers, Let Us Talk: Validating Métiers in a Multi-Gear Coastal Fishing Fleet

In the multi-gear coastal fleet in Algarve (South Portugal), fishers own licenses for various fishing gears. However, they generally do not use all these licenses, and therefore, it is difficult to estimate impacts this has on local environment. study, two types of questionnaires were used directed from during interviews carried out between November 2019 July 2021 with objective validate métiers proposed a previous study using multivariate analysis past landing profiles. A total 10 11 validated, including four gillnets, three dredges, trammel nets, one traps. Additional identified found study. The results obtained are presented, their usefulness validating gear seasonality activities discussed, as well contribution clearer distinction target species commercial by-catch.