Responsible use of social media data is needed: A reply to Maya-Jariego et al. "Plenty of black money: Netnography of illegal recreational underwater fishing in southern Spain". (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sbragaglia, Valerio; Correia, Ricardo A.; Di Minin, Enrico
• Is Part Of: Marine policy. Volume 134(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Social media -- Data privacy -- Data protection -- Illegal fishing; Marine resources -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Fisheries -- Periodicals; Ressources marines -- Aspect économique -- Périodiques; Pêches -- Périodiques; Fisheries; Marine resources -- Economic aspects; Periodicals; 333.916405
• DOI: 10.1016/j.marpol.2021.104780
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0308-597X

Abstract

Abstract: We highlight important steps that researchers should follow when using social media data, in particular when the aim of their research is to characterize illegal fishing. Specifically, we provide a checklist of mitigation strategies focusing on data privacy concerns and ethical principles associated with human-subject research. We hope our reflections will contribute to a more responsible use of social media and other digital platforms among marine conservation scientists.