Pescatourism Contribution to Sustainable Development of Artisanal Fisheries in Algeria

Abstract

As part of the integrated development of tourism and fishing, some Mediterranean experiences have proven themselves. Given its role in the economy of fisheries, the artisanal fishery has attracted in recent years a special interest of the public authorities in Algeria. However, despite the efforts, the community of artisanal fishermen continues to suffer the impact of reduced fishing yields.

This paper is part of this context, and aims to make and analysis designed to inform and guide decision makers, through an empirical and prospective study, and to highlight the relationship between pescatourism and sustainable development of artisanal fishery. Our research defends the thesis: "The pescatourism can be a solution to sustain the activity of artisanal fishery in terms of sustainable management of halieutic resources and allow improving the socio-economic situation of artisanal fishermen, while ensuring sustainable balance between ecological, biological and socio-economic interests of artisanal fishermen.” This article attempts, moreover, to highlight the interest of pescatourism as a central element of the integrated development of coastal areas.

Keywords: Pescatourism, Sustainable Development, artisanal fishery, Halieutic Resources, Integrated Development, Algeria.