Advances in Fisheries Economics

Dear Colleagues,

The growing pressure on global fisheries—from climate change, over-exploitation, shifting markets, and policy challenges—highlights the critical role of economics in shaping sustainable and equitable marine and freshwater systems. As fishery resources become increasingly strained and demand for seafood continues to rise, it is clear that effective economic frameworks are essential to balance ecological sustainability, social welfare, and economic efficiency. Fisheries economics has evolved significantly over recent decades, advancing in both theoretical depth and empirical application. From bioeconomic modeling to policy evaluation and market analysis, the field now addresses complex issues such as climate resilience, equity in access, and the economic impacts of management reforms. There is a growing need to consolidate cutting-edge research that informs real-world decision-making and supports the transition toward sustainable fisheries governance.

This Special Issue aims to present the latest advances in fisheries economics to support evidence-based policy and management. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspective papers on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Bioeconomic modeling of fishery systems under environmental and economic uncertainty;
• Economic valuation of marine and freshwater ecosystem services;
• Impacts and reform of fisheries subsidies and economic incentives;
• Cost–benefit analysis of fisheries management policies (e.g., MPAs, ITQs, seasonal closures);
• Market dynamics, seafood trade, and consumer behavior in global supply chains;
• Economics of small-scale, artisanal, and community-based fisheries;  
• Behavioral and experimental economics in fisheries decision-making;
• Innovation, efficiency, and economic sustainability in fishery production and post-harvest systems;
• Strategies to strengthen the resilience of the fisheries industry chain.

By bringing together diverse perspectives and high-quality research, this Special Issue will contribute to a deeper understanding of the economic forces shaping fisheries today and help guide sustainable and equitable solutions for the future.

Prof. Dr. Daqing Wu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Fishes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• bioeconomic modeling
• economic valuation
• fisheries decision-making
• seafood trade
• resilience