Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shaji, Bensha C.; Shaji, Angel; Thankalayam, Sheen; Thomas, Subin; Ninan, Neenu Anna; Rao, Nalathati Lakshmi Narasimha Tanuhya Title A name given to the resource Assessing the environmental consequences of artificial illumination on marine ecosystems: Legal and ecological perspectives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Multidisciplinary Science Journal;Volume;8;Issue;6;Article No.;e2026387;pp.1-9 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2026387" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2026387</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025909743?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105025909743?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Shaji B.C., VIT-AP School of Law, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, India; Shaji A., School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Thankalayam S., Department of Media Studies, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India; Thomas S., Alliance School of Law, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India; Ninan N.A., School of Legal Studies, Reva University, Bengaluru, India; Rao N.L.N., School of Law, VIT-AP University, Amaravati, India Description An account of the resource Fishing has been traditionally practiced using sustainable methods and eco- friendly techniques which ensured the conservation of fish diversity and its population. The traditional fishing techniques used were hand-lining, spearfishing, gleaming, harpoons and spears. However, with technological advancements LED fishing techniques has gained prevalence among fishermen due to their high-intensity LED lights (Light-Emitting Diodes) for fishing. This method enables them to catch fish in larger quantities. Such LED lights can penetrate deeper into the water and illuminate larger areas than traditional methods, disrupting the natural behavior of marine organisms. As a result, this practice leads to a significant decrease in fish populations, adversely affecting marine ecosystems. Although LED fishing offers certain advantages, such as improved efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, it raises serious concerns regarding its socio-legal and environmental impact and highlights the need for effective legal and regulatory frameworks. In this background, the current study explores the socio-economic impacts on fishing communities, which are disproportionately affected by the introduction of this technology. Further, the research delves into the ecological consequences of LED fishing, including its potential to disrupt fish behaviour, alter food chains, and damage sensitive marine ecosystems. It will also analyze the legal and regulatory challenges associated with managing LED fishing and examine the existing Legal framework that is applicable in international and national Contexts. Finally, the paper will propose a framework for sustainable LED fishing. Copyright (c) 2026 The Authors. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Subject The topic of the resource fishing; legal frameworks; light-emitting diodes; marine ecosystems; socio-economic Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Malque Publishing Relation A related resource ISSN: 26751240; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All Open Access; Gold Open Access Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online