Abstract
Fishing is a popular leisure activity all over the world. However, due to the differences in local customs and cultures, fishing shows regional differences. This study aims to explore the charm of fishing in Southern Taiwan. In this study, the Miryoku engineering method was used to analyze and determine the charm characteristics of fishing in Southern Taiwan and draw the EGM evaluation structure chart. Thereafter, with the analytic network process method, the evaluation model was established in order to calculate the weight and ranking of each charm item. Then the weights of the 35 items in the summit, middle and bottom levels were obtained. The analysis results showed that fishing in Southern Taiwan was similar to that in other parts of the world, but the charm factors of fishing in Southern Taiwan had its relaxation and leisure characteristics. According to the analysis results of the charm factors of fishing, we discussed the future development direction of fishing industry based on the charm characteristics of fishing in Southern Taiwan.
Highlights
Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish
Ditton et al [4] argued that recreational fishing is an entertaining activity in every state of the United States; long-distance fishing is considered as the travelling by many anglers
This study aims to (1) propose a research method which combines the evaluation grid method of Miryoku engineering and hierarchical network analysis, to evaluate the potential charm factors of the recreational fishing in Southern Taiwan, and obtain clear weighted value of each factor item; (2) put forward development suggestions in line with charm factors of recreational fishing in Southern Taiwan
Summary
Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. With the rapid development of global economy, the leisure trend of fishing is more significant. As a popular outdoor activity, recreational fishing significantly promotes the development of relevant industries and sectors worldwide [2]. Through the quantitative analysis of fishery expenditure in the Southern United States from 2006–2011, it is concluded that recreational fishing promotes economic development. Without significant changes in fishing expenditure, the number of participants in recreational fishing increased by 10% from 2006–2011, contributing 35.5 billion US dollars and 10–30% increase to the economic development [3]. Ditton et al [4] argued that recreational fishing is an entertaining activity in every state of the United States; long-distance fishing is considered as the travelling by many anglers. From the perspective of the long-term development, the in-depth study on recreational fishing has a positive impact on the fishing industry and regional economic development
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