Human dimensions of illegal fishing and adoption of fisheries monitoring technologies by Sri Lankan multiday vessels

This study investigates illegal shark fishing by Sri Lankan multiday vessels. It explores fishers' awareness and perceptions of national shark fishing management regulations, as well as the drivers behind non-compliance. In addition, the study examines the adoption of fisheries monitoring technologies, particularly vessel monitoring systems (VMS) and automatic identification systems (AIS), and identifies key barriers to their effective use by fishing vessels.