Majority Of Fishermen Research Articles

Perancangan Sistem Alarm Kebisingan untuk Kapal Penangkap Ikan Berbasis Arduino Uno dengan Sensor KY-037

Fishermen are highly susceptible to hearing impairment due to prolonged exposure to the high-intensity noise of boat engines. While numerous studies have investigated the noise intensity levels of boat engines, no research has been conducted on noise warning alarm systems for fishing boats. Therefore, this study aims to develop a sound noise alarm system based on Arduino Uno with a KY-037 sensor for fishing boats, which is expected to reduce the potential for hearing impairment among fishermen. This research employs a quantitative descriptive approach, with data collected through experimental methods and analyzed by comparing noise level data at various engine speeds. The results of the noise level measurements of boat engines at the Fish Landing Base (PPI) in Cikidang, Pangadaran Regency, indicate that the majority of fishermen are safe from hearing impairment due to engine noise, as most boats there are small, with a Gross Tonnage (GT) capacity of under 5 GT. The risk of hearing impairment emerges for boats with a capacity of 11 GT running at a maximum engine speed of 1600 rpm, producing noise levels up to 84 dB. Thus, it is recommended that crew members use earplugs.

Factors Contributing to Poverty among Artisanal Fisherfolk of in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

This study investigated factors contributing to poverty among artisanal fisherfolk in Ahoada Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. By exploring the livelihoods of artisanal fisherfolk, this paper analyzed different aspects of poverty and identify factors that contribute to poverty in these communities. This descriptive study was guided by two research objectives and questions. The population of study consists of 520 members of 3 fisherfolks cooperative society in Rivers State, out of which 240 members was randomly sampled. The research instrument used for the study was a structured 24 item questionnaire designed on a modified 4-poin Liker scale format. The findings of the study reveal that lack of access to loan facilities, reduction in catch and socio-economic factors contributed to poverty among fisherfolk in Rivers State. This study came to the conclusion that poverty is pervasive in coastal communities in Rivers State because the majority of fishermen who live and work there have daily challenges that exacerbate rather than reduce their economic condition. Based on this the paper recommended that in order to give fishermen access to loans and free themselves from the shackles of payday lenders, the government of Rivers State urgently needs to expand the establishment of microfinance banks to coastal communities. Additionally, fishermen need to be properly educated on the importance of maintaining clean waterways and the proper application of government regulations governing effluent discharge on water bodies.

The impact of marine protected area taman wisata perairan timur pulau bintan (TWP-TB) on the fishermen’s catch in mapur village bintan regency

Bintan Island is designated as a marine protected area through the Decree of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18 of 2022 called Taman Wisata Perairan Timur Pulau Bintan (TWP-TB) which consists of three areas: Teluk Sebong, Gunung Kijang, Bintan Pesisir. Mapur Village is one of the villages in Bintan Pesisir Regency, which includes the area. The research aimed the impact of the establishment of marine protected area on the fishing grounds and catches of Mapur Village fishermen. The research was conducted in July 2024 in Mapur Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province. The descriptive and quantitative research method used questionnaires and FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Marine protected area has no impact on fishing catches. Most fishermen catch pelagic fish, and most fishing gear is handline. Fishermen do not change their fishing grounds even though there is a marine protected area because in general the fishing grounds are 1-17 miles from Mapur Village. Fishermen who make changes to the fishing area are the majority of fishermen who do not use fish aggregating devices (FADs).

Cooling Design Analysis of The Use of Land Engine On Ship

Based on the survey, the majority of fishermen in Indonesia choose to use land engines as propulsion for the main engine and auxiliary engine on ships because in terms of the price of land engines, they are much cheaper than ship engines produced by marine engine factories. Therefore, not a few workshops that often serve land engine modifications for further use as ship propulsion. Regulations regarding the use of land engines as ship’s main engines in Indonesia are currently not widely regulated in the Classification Agency regulations. Heat exchanger that supports the cooling system for optimal use of land engines on ships. Furthermore, the heat exchanger design process with a heat transfer load of 17,416 Watt was carried out using the LMTD method and obtained a heat transfer area value of 1,204 m2 with a staggered arrangement configuration. From the results of the CFD simulation, the temperature value at the hot water outlet is 51.39 C.

Species Diversity of Fish and consumption in Nan River in Bang Krathum district, Phitsanulok province, Thailand

The fishery is an essential part of Thai culture and provides the rural population with a significant amount of animal protein. This research targeted the examination of fish species, the status of fish capture and consumption along the Nan River in the Bang Krathum district, Phitsanulok province, Thailand. Between November 2019 and April 2020, three sites were sampled along the river, and four sites were sampled in the local markets. A total of 35 individuals including fishermen, fish traders, and governmental officers involved in the region's fish resource management were subjected to purposive sampling. The data analysis was undertaken utilizing methods such as mean, frequency and percentage. The findings revealed 28 fish species across 11 families and six orders. The family Cyprinidae in the order Cypriniformes had the highest number of species (10 species). The number of fish species found in the local markets (19 species) was higher than those found in the river (17 species). In terms of consumption, the majority of fishermen and fish traders were female (65.71% and 84.62%, respectively). However, 95.00% of them lacked certification for fishing in public areas. The preferred method of fishing was floating netting, with predominant catch of carp species recorded at least twice a week. Compared to previous figures, productivity has decreased indicating a need for adequate training and knowledge about natural resource management and stocking enhancement.

Social factors explaining poor fishing practices on Buyo Lake in N'zo Partial Wildlife Reserve, Côte d’Ivoire

The Buyo lake, which is the result of Buyo hydroelectric dam, is exploited by the local population for fishing. However, fishermen use non- regulatory fishing gear and techniques that destroy fish stock, leading to a depletion of the lake's fisheries resource. This study aimed at understanding the social factors that explain the use of non-regulatory fishing tools and techniques by fishermen. Social data and data relating to fishing practices were collected from 109 fishermen of Buyo lake in 3 fishermen camps, namely PK15, PK28, and Derra. Statistical analysis of the data showed that young fishermen are the most numerous and represent a proportion of 58.75% of this population. The years of experience of the fishermen vary from 2 years to 40 years with an average of 19.3 years. The majority of fishermen are illiterate, that is 86.24%. Fishing was the main economic activity for 96.33% of the fishermen. The fishermen visited Buyo lake daily for fishing. The majority of fishermen (92.66%) acknowledged a decline in the fishery resource in Buyo lake. The results also showed that the poor fishing practices adopted by the fishermen can be explained by the age of the fishermen and their years of experience of the fishermen.

Identifying the Actual Willingness to Reduce Overfishing with a Fishnet Auction: Evidence from Artisanal Fishing Villages in Brazil

In this field study we implemented a fishnet exchange program to investigate the actual willingness of fishermen to reduce overfishing in Brazilian artisanal fishing villages. Fishermen who use fishnets with small mesh sizes were invited to take part in an auction to exchange their fishnet for a fishnet with a bigger mesh size. Interestingly, we observe that the majority of fishermen are willing to exchange their fishnets without further compensation. Importantly, we observe that environmental perceptions and experiences with fishnets help explain the heterogeneity in bids. These findings provide useful information about limitations and possibilities of changing the behavior of individuals who strongly exploit resources.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE FISHING IN THE SINGROBO-AHOUATY DAM PROJECT AREA (BANDAMA RIVER)

Dams bulding can lead to the disturbance of the living environment of aquatic species, directly impacting the fishing sector and indirectly the lives of riparian populations.A new hydroelectric dam is currently under construction on the Bandama River. This development could cause risks of disruption of the habits of the riparian populations who live from activities related to fishing. This study was conducted to obtain baseline data on the lives of the local populations before the dam is actually put in place in order to understand the long-term impacts of this hydroelectric development. Informationswerecollected every day, except holidays, in the villages of the area impacted by the development, between November 2019 and October 2020.A questionnaire was used with the actors (fishermen and fishmongers) and interviews were held to characterize their activities, income and socio-demographic profile. Most of the fishermen are natives who practice the activity on a part-time basis, with agriculture as a secondary activity while the non-native fishermen are full-time. The majority of fishermen are educated, with a rate of 48%. The others are either illiterate (31%) or have attended Koranic school (21%). They are adults in the 30 to 45 age group. The fishing activity is successful with excellent profit margins, despite the lack of organization noted in some localities. The distribution circuit observed involves sale by rope or by heap, and processing by smoking, with the involvement of fishmongers. In the study area, fishing provides a good income for the actors and is practiced mainly by Ivorians. The results of the characteristics of the fishing activities constitute a basis for assessing the future impact of the dam, and also for the managers in the implementation of a sustainable management plan of the fishery resources in this area.

The Determination of Best Fishing Gear for Small Pelagic Fisheries at Central Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province

The potential condition of fishery sector is indeed quite large in Central Bangka Regency. The majority of fishermen in Central Bangka Regency still use traditional fishing gear and simple fishing technology. The number of fishing units used in Central Bangka Regency consists of 370 units of lift net, 1,085 units of gillnets, 129 units of bubu, 60 units of sero, 125 units of fishing rods and 4 beach seines with a fleet of 1,767 (DKP Central Bangka Regency 2019). These types of fishing gear need to be assessed for performance and selected for superior fishing units as a form of optimizing to find out the strategy for developing appropriate and superior fishing units for the fisheries sector in the mining sector in Central Bangka Regency. The method of collecting data on fishing units was carried out by accidental sampling. The number of samples taken according to the category of fishing units were 20 units of lift net, 58 units of gill nets, 8 units of bubu, 3 units of sero, 10 units of fishing rods and 1 beach seines. Based on the results of standardization of technical aspects, environmental aspects, social aspects and economic aspects, the analysis of fishing gear gillnets is the most appropriate fishing gear to be developed in Central Bangka Regency with VA = 13.26 which makes gillnets gear priority I. Priority fishing gear II is a fishing rod with VA = 12.87 and priority III is a lift net with VA = 11.56.
 Keywords: superior fishing gear, sustainable fishing, Central Bangka Regency

Fish diversity and Socio-economic Condition of Fishermen at the Halti Beel in Natore District, Bangladesh

This study was conducted to investigate the fish diversity and livelihood condition of fishermen community at Dangapara village of Halti beel, Singra, Natore. The socio-economic data were collected from 50 randomly selected fishermen using questionnaire survey between July and October 2019. In this study, a total of 43 fish species were recorded under seven orders, 20 families and 32 genera. Majority of fishermen were illiterate (44%), about 28% fishermen could sign only, 24% and 4% fishermen were completed primary and secondary education, respectively. Among them 79% were Muslims and 21% were Hindus. The majority of fishermen had mud house with straw and tin roof while 56% household used tin roof, 34% household used tin shed with tin roof, only 10% household used straw. Fishermen annual income was between 30001 to 40000 BDT. About 66% household had kacha toilets, 30% household had semi paka toilets, only 4% household had no sanitary facilities. The most of the households (78%) were used electricity as their energy source. The majority of fishermen (64%) were received health service from village doctors. About 44% fishermen was directly engaged in fishing as their main occupation while 26% and 24% fishermen were engaged in labor and agriculture activities, only 8% fishermen was engaged in other professions. Bangladesh J. Zool. 50 (1): 37-49, 2022

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI NILAI NTN PADA NELAYAN ARTISANAL DI PPN PEKALONGAN

The low level of welfare of small fishermen is a problem that still cannot be solved. To get an overview of changes in fishermen's welfare quickly, an instrument that is easy to use and can fully describe the welfare of fishermen is needed. The fisherman's exchange rate can be used as an indicator based on the KKP guidelines in measuring the welfare of fishermen. Pekalongan City is one of the coastal areas with high resource potential, especially in the fisheries sector. One of the fishing ports in Pekalongan City is Pekalongan NFP , where the majority of fishermen are still classified as small fishermen. The picture of fishermen's welfare is closely related to the socio-economic conditions in the area. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the fisherman's exchange rate as an indicator of the welfare of artisanal fishermen in the NFP (Nusantara Fisheries Port) Pekalongan. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through questionnaires to respondents. Secondary data were collected through the desk study method in journals, articles, and books related to this research. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling where 159 people are taken as samples, the number of samples then becomes 130 people due to the elimination of outlier data as many as 29 people. Data analysis was performed using descriptive methods and multiple linear regression. Based on regression analysis, the results of this study found that age, education, total income, and total expenditure are factors that affect artisanal NTN in NFP Pekalongan.

Impact of Coastal Reclamation on Environmental Sustainability and Tourism-Based Economy on the North Coast of Java

Coastal reclamation has been increasingly growing in Indonesia is done by multiplying natural resources and economy in coastal management for the welfare of the surrounding community. The research objective is to determine the potential of coastal reclamation land in Coastal residents that is sustainable and to reconstruct a just marine environment reclamation policy. This research can be broadly grouped into the realm of the socio-legal approach. The results of the research showed that the potential for marine reclamation on the north coast of Jawa for business development and tourism areas for the welfare of the surrounding community. Since 2014, the authority of the sea and the coast has become the authority of the provincial government. The authority and supervision of the regional government are reduced, considered detrimental for the life of the coastal community which is the majority of fishermen. Hence, the policy reconstruction of marine environment reclamation is carried out by reconstructing the value of policies in the form of making policies that genuinely involve community and reconstructing the laws and regulations that are still in force.

Aquatic Wildmeat Consumption of Guiana Dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) in Lake Maracaibo System, Venezuela

In many regions of the world, the use of cetaceans as bait or protein source has been reported. In most cases the individuals are from bycatch but also from intentionally killed animals. Cetaceans with coastal habits are more susceptible to negative interactions with small-scale fisheries, as in the case of the Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) in the Lake Maracaibo system. For decades, the use of Guiana dolphins by local communities has been reported in this region and is culturally supported by recipes for its preparation. Most of these data was outdated and some were anecdotal, so the objective of this work was to collect systematically data through surveys using the snowball method in seven artisanal fishing communities and to try to quantify the capture rate and to inquire about the potential impact of this practice on the population of Guiana dolphin. From 2017 to 2019, 95 semi-structured interviews were applied. An average bycatch of 180 individuals/year was obtained, the highest catch rate in the entire geographic distribution, an alarming situation considering that the surveys were not carried out in all the fishing ports, generating an underestimation. A total of 78% of interviewed recognized at least one bycatch event during their fishing effort. Surveys revealed a higher incidence of entanglement of offspring and juveniles (78%). 77% of the respondents deny the sale and commercialization of the species, while 5% mention some type of trade. The most frequent part exploited was the dorsal muscle, confirmed by fishermen (97%,n= 72) and the rest of the animal is discarded. During this investigation three episodes of directed capture were recorded, affecting a total of 23 individuals, two of them were pregnant females. The interviews also revealed that the majority of fishermen (93%) recognize the capture of this species as illegal. Considering the vulnerability of the Guiana dolphin in the country, the high incidence of capture and consumption and the lack of surveillance and sanctions by government entities, it is imperative to immediate actions to mitigate the negative impact on the population.

Analisis Persepsi Nelayan Perikanan Tangkap Terhadap Pembiayaan Bank Syariah

Kecamatan Palabuhanratu is a capture fishery base for fishing areas in the South of Sea Java and the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEEI) in the Indian Ocean. As most of fishermen in Indonesia, the majority of fishermen in Palabuhanratu still live in poverty. Poverty is caused by several factors, one of which is capital. The majority of fishermen want to add their capital by using conventional banks or moneylenders who charge them high interest, so they are getting poorer. This study aims to look at fishermen's perceptions of capital financing in Islamic banks. The research method used is the theory of planned behavior analysis (TPB) and structured equation modeling (SEM). The variables used in this study are subjective norms (SN), attitudes toward behavior (ATB), and perceived behavioural control (PBC). The results of data analysis show that SN, ATB, and PBC positively affect fishermen's perceptions of financing in Islamic banks. In addition, the SN and PBC variables positively affect the intention of fishermen to apply for financing in Islamic banks.

Welfare Level of Fishermen’s Household Around the Mangrove Ecosystem in Khairiah Mandah Village

The majority of fishermen are the small-scale group who are depending on marine resources which utilization results are unsettled so that this group vulnerable to a low welfare state. On the other hand, the abundant marine resources in the mangrove ecosystem have not been able to be managed optimally to improve the welfare of fishermen's household. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to measure the welfare state of fishermen's household around the mangrove ecosystem. This research was conducted in the Khairiah Mandah Village from December 2019 to January 2020 using a survey method. The technique was determining respondents using purposive sampling with 39 fishermen consisting of 13 fishermen who catch fish, 13 fishermen who catch shrimp, and 13 fishermen who catch crabs. Data analysis uses analysis of the level of family welfare with indicators of a prosperous family according to BKKBN. The results showed that the fishermen around the mangrove ecosystem were mostly in the Prosperous Family I group with a percentage of 56%. Besides, fishermen families who are in the Prosperous Family II group are 31%, Prosperous Family III is 8%, Pre-Prosperous Family is 5%, and none are included in the Prosperous Family III Plus group.

Pemanfaatan Media Sosial Sebagai Wadah Promosi Produk Rumahan Bagi Perempuan Nelayan di Desa Ranto Panyang Kecamatan Meureubo

The presence of social media is currently contributing greatly in product marketing. It is important to educate the use of social media to businesses, including fishermen wives in marketing processed fish products in order to help improve the economics of fishing families. The method used in this socialization is to provide an understanding of the benefits and ways of using social media such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube in product marketing. The results of the socialization show that, the majority of fishermen's wives are not very aware of the benefits offered by social media in helping them market their products. Product marketing is still done traditionally, that is, offering it directly to people with the closest distance. This socialization is expected to be able to foster awareness that there will be many conveniences obtained when using social media as an effective promotional medium and be able to reach far more consumers which will have an impact on increasing the number of product sales, so that it will indirectly be able to improve the economic of fishermen families in the village Ranto Panjang, Meurebo District.

HUBUNGAN IMT, USIA DAN KEBIASAAN MEROKOK TERHADAP KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI PADA NELAYAN KUB PONDOK LAYAR

Abstrak : WHO telah mengidentifikasi hipertensi sebagai penyebab utama kematian kardiovaskular di dunia. Faktor yang meningkatkan risiko termasuk usia, kelebihan berat badan, merokok, dan penggunaan alkohol. Tujuan: penelitian ini untuk menganalisis hubungan antara Indeks Masa Tubuh (IMT), usia dan kebiasaan merokok dengan kejadian hipertensi pada nelayan KUB Pondok Layar. Metode: penelitian ini analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional pada Januari 2019, Populasi adalah seluruh anggota nelayan KUB Pondok Layar sejumlah 90 orang. Sampel sejumlah 49 responden. Pengambilan sampel dengan teknik Simple Random Sampling. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Uji Chi Square. Hasil: didapatkan bahwa angka kejadian hipertensi pada nelayan KUB Pondok Layar berdasarkan hasil pengukuran tekanan darah adalah sebesar 24,5% yaitu 18,4% hipertensi tipe 1 dan 6,1% hipertensi tipe 2. Mayoritas nelayan sudah mulai merokok sebelum usia 18 tahun yaitu sebesar 62,5% , sudah merokok selama lebih dari 15 tahun sebesar 77,5%, dan mengkonsumsi rokok lebih dari 12 batang dalam sehari sebesar 45%. Variabel usia (CI=95%;P=0,024) dan IMT (CI=95%;P=0,008) memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap kejadian hipertensi pada nelayan KUB Pondok Layar. Variabel kebiasaan merokok (CI=95%;P=0,383), usia mulai merokok (CI=95%;P=546), lama merokok (CI=95%;P=0,209) dan jumlah batang rokok yang dihisap perhari (CI=95%;P=0,118) tidak memiliki hubungan yang signifikan terhadap kejadian hipertensi pada nelayan KUB Pondok Layar. Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara usia dan IMT terhadap kejadian hipertensi pada nelayan KUB Pondok Layar. Disarankan nelayan perlu melakukan kontrol tekanan darah dan berat badan secara berkala agar hipertensi dapat dicegah sejak dini.

Impacts of the Thondaimanaru Barrage Construction on socio – economic status of fishing communities in Thondaimanaru Lagoon, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Present study was conducted to determine the impacts of barrage construction on livelihood status of fishers who involve fishing in Thondaimanaru lagoon. The data related to the socio - economic condition of fishers in the particular area were obtained through a pre - tested structured questionnaire and in - depth guided interviews from July 2016 to January 2017. Randomly selected 25 fishermen were interviewed. The collected data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Survey results indicated that 88% of fishermen are living as nuclear families consisting of 4 - 5 members. Majority of fishermen are Hindus and 92% are married. About 64% engaged in fishing are under age group of 36 - 55. Education is still not prominent among the fishers. Only 84% has primary education. The main occupation in this society is fishing and earned highest monthly income LKR (6000 ± 1000). It was found that installation of barrage plays a crucial role in socio - economic status of fishers of Thondaimanaru lagoon. This barrage severely affected the traditional fishing, amount of fish production and its consequences on their income as well. It was apparent from the current study that these fishermen have poor livelihood status and they need support from government or other organizations to enhance their socio – economic status.

Social-Economic Immobility: A Study of Fishermen’s Struggle among Corporation Powers in the East Coast of Kalimantan, Indonesia

A majority of fishermen in the coastal areas of Bumi Seribu Nyiur Melambai, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, are migrants from other islands of Indonesia. This paper presents results from a research of the fisherman community. Most of the fisherman came from lower-middle-class families. Both lower-and lower-middle-class fisherman have access to the development program, aids and others resources delivered by government and international corporate. This paper describes how most fisherman see and believe that Bumi Seribu Nyiur Melambai is an area of battle for many actors to upscale their economic and social mobility through accumulation of wealth and social status. Many fishermen express the ambiguity, uncertainty, and marginality of their social-economic status. The marginal status is caused by (i) Long Story of Unequal Social Structure; (ii) elite capture of programs and aids (iii) uncertainty and the loss of fishing area due to the presence of the company; (iv) Their technology are not able to resist the change of seasons. Data in this research are collected by qualitative and quantitative method, such as a participatory observation, in-depth interview, FGD, and survey.

The Information Practices of the Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

AbstractUtilizing de Certeau’s concepts of “tactics” and “strategies,” and Chatman’s “information poverty,” this study examines the information practices of the fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. Using faceto- face surveys, this study gathers data from 102 fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. The findings of the study reveal that the majority of fishermen (“fisher folks”) studied regularly need information on weather, fish buying and selling prices, daily consumable products, entertainment, and religion. Fisher folks in this study heavily rely on their informal information networks (e.g., family and friends) to meet their diverse information needs. The study also reports various information challenges faced by the participants. It is evident in this study that fisher folks, due to unwelcoming information environment of strategic institutions (e.g., various government agencies), tactically avoid services and information provided by them. A call for radical change in “information service culture” (i.e., offering information to only educated, the dominant group of the society) has been emphasized by the author of the paper. The study also highlights the importance of offering appropriate, need-based, welcoming information services to rural communities by various government information agencies including public libraries. It is expected that this study will help researchers design studies aimed at exploring the “tactical information practices” of various unprivileged groups such as victims of domestic violence, ready-made garments worker, sex workers, etc., who have diverse socioeconomic and political backgrounds.