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62 gap statements mined from Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 614 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The study recognizes the need for a more complete understanding of the interactions between social conditions, ecosystems, and external drivers.

    Assessing the impacts of cyclone ‘Remal’ induced storm surges on soil and water salinization in a coastal region of Bangladesh · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research is recommended to examine marketing aspects, supply chains, and product innovation in greater depth so that the value added, which is already considered high, can be continuously improved and capable of driving the sustainability and development of the salted fish processing business in the future.

    VALUE ADDED ANALYSIS OF SALTED FISH PROCESSING IN REBO VILLAGE, SUNGAILIAT DISTRICT, BANGKA REGENCY · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be done to replicate the program in other rural areas. The program's long-term impact on the community can be studied. The effectiveness of the program in other community development projects can be evaluated.

    Economic Empowerment of Rural Communities through the Development of Biofloc Fish Farming Based on Human Resource Development and Local Product Marketing Strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective community empowerment programs in rural areas.

    Economic Empowerment of Rural Communities through the Development of Biofloc Fish Farming Based on Human Resource Development and Local Product Marketing Strategies · 2026 · DOI

  • Poverty and lack of access to education and healthcare among the fishing community. Environmental degradation and pollution affecting the fishing industry. The need for sustainable development and environmental preservation in the fishing industry.

    The Blue Economy and Its Impact on Fishermen in Northern Karnataka: Opportunities, Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies on the impact of climate change on the fishing industry and the need for adaptive measures. Research on the development of sustainable aquaculture and fishing practices to maintain fish populations and secure long-term livelihoods.

    The Blue Economy and Its Impact on Fishermen in Northern Karnataka: Opportunities, Challenges, and Sustainable Solutions · 2026 · DOI

  • Recreational fisheries in Türkiye constitute an understudied socio‐economic sector spanning marine and freshwater ecosystems across the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins, yet robust national participation estimates remain constrained by the absence of a comprehensive registry or probability‐based sampling frame.

    Recreational Fisheries in Türkiye: Socio‐Economic Profiles, Technological Trends and Governance Challenges · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of context-sensitive Quality-of-Life metrics for socio-ecologically complex regions. The study identifies a research gap in the understanding of the socioeconomic conditions of piracatinga fishers and the impact of environmental conservation policies on their livelihoods.

    Assessing quality-of-life of fishing livelihoods under moratorium: a case study among piracatinga fishers in the Brazilian Amazon · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of capacity in value-added fishery product processing, simple packaging innovation, and smartphone-based marketing is a gap. The limited use of digital marketing channels is a gap.

    Improving the added value of fishery products through packaging innovation and digital marketing literacy in sedati fisher village sidoarjo · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need to consider the cultural and contextual factors that influence mathematical practices in fishpond communities.

    Ethnomathematical Practices in Brackish Water Fishpond Systems: A Study of Informal Mathematical Reasoning in Buying and Selling Activities · 2026 · DOI

  • Less is known about women's empowerment in dairy farming despite its unique structure and management practices. The standard A-WEAI may overlook crucial aspects of dairy farming activities.

    Gender roles and women’s empowerment in dairy farming: A case from Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • When asked whether aquaculture development is limited to ADZs and whether there were any concessions made for community development, given that EIAs were very costly, DFFE stated that Most of the monitoring that they undertake is largely linked to the ADZs at this point in time as it allows them to focus their time and energy in an area that covers more than just one operator.

    The State of Aquaculture in Kwazulu Natal · 2023 · DOI

  • We have limited knowledge of determinants of consumer preferences for wild-caught versus farmed-raised fish, so this work aims to investigate the impact of sociodemographics, habits and frequency of fresh fish consumption, such as involvement in cooking, on the preferences for wild versus farmed fish.

    Wild-Caught Versus Farmed Fish – Consumer Perception · 2017 · DOI

  • Thus, while road investment in relatively inaccessible rural resource rich areas may spur economic development as an underutilized production potential is released, it can facilitate resource depletion and intensify an unequal distribution of benefits if the enforcement of laws and regulations is lacking.

    Road investment as enabling local economic development? Evidence from a rural Philippine fishing village · 2010 · DOI

  • While the significance of trolling in Jamaica remains to be analyzed, the situation may be similar to what has happened in St. Io3 These area\; should be explored since the coral reef fishery resources in various parts of the Caribbean, including Barbados, have already been degraded through overexploitation and sometimes through environmental damage.

    Ecologically Sustainable Development: A Caribbean Fisheries Case Study · 1986 · DOI

  • Future research could focus on developing a more rigorous definition of 'market rent'. Future research could examine the implications of the paper's findings for our understanding of market efficiency.

    The market as a commons: Is catching customers like catching fish? · 1985 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for a more rigorous definition of 'market rent'.

    The market as a commons: Is catching customers like catching fish? · 1985 · DOI

  • The social aspects of fisheries management are not well understood. There is a need for integrating sociocultural data with bio-economic data for better fisheries management.

    Sociocultural aspects of fisheries management · 1983 · DOI

  • Market-institutional vulnerabilities, including dependence on intermediaries and limited market bargaining power.

    Livelihood Transformation among Hilsa Fishing Households in South Govindia Village, Chandpur District, Bangladesh. · 2026 · DOI

  • Previous research has not explained how the factors contributing to fisher poverty interact to produce economic entrapment.

    Livelihood Transformation among Hilsa Fishing Households in South Govindia Village, Chandpur District, Bangladesh. · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited access to the sea. Limited infrastructure and human capital base. Declining fish catches due to increased fishing pressure and modifications in the hydrology of the river.

    Eastern European–Asian Cooperation: Aquacultural and Cultural Contributions to Increased Fish Consumption in Laos · 2026 · DOI

  • Lao PDR has a small population and a limited human capital base. The country has a large but uneducated workforce. A large portion of the economy is maintained by foreign investment.

    Eastern European–Asian Cooperation: Aquacultural and Cultural Contributions to Increased Fish Consumption in Laos · 2026 · DOI

  • The overriding fish-marketing problem of Belize, and elsewhere in the Caribbean, is one of providing low cost, acceptable seafoods to low-income individuals. The cheapest and most practical way of accomplishing this is to find ways of promoting those fish species which are presently underutilized.

    Fish Markets of Belize: Problems of Fish Consumption · 1985 · DOI

  • The perception survey was conducted with a limited number of respondents, - The survey responses are subjective and based on the level of knowledge of the respondents, - The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the implementation…

    Implementation of the Colombo wetland management strategy: current status, stakeholder perceptions and recommendations · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of the CWMS in achieving its objectives, - Studies should investigate the impact of climate change on the CWC and the effectiveness of flood mitigation measures, - Research should focus on developing sustainable financing mechanisms for wetland…

    Implementation of the Colombo wetland management strategy: current status, stakeholder perceptions and recommendations · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of effective community empowerment programs in rural areas (“Economic Empowerment of Rural Communities through the Development of Biofloc…”, 2026); (2) Poverty and lack of access to education and healthcare among the fishing community (“The Blue Economy and Its Impact on Fishermen in Northern Karnataka:…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of context-sensitive Quality-of-Life metrics for socio-ecologically complex regions (“Assessing quality-of-life of fishing livelihoods under moratorium: a case study…”, 2026); (4) The lack of capacity in value-added fishery product processing, simple packaging innovation, and smartphone-based marketing is a gap (“Improving the added value of fishery products through packaging innovation and…”, 2026); (5) Less is known about women's empowerment in dairy farming despite its unique structure and management practices (“Gender roles and women’s empowerment in dairy farming: A case from Indonesia”, 2026). 62 gap statements have been mined from Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 614 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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