Socio-economic Condition Of Fishermen Research Articles

Cut off from River, but rich in biodiversity: fish biodiversity and livelihood of fishermen in Jhapa baor, Jashore, Bangladesh

Oxbow lake is one of the significant freshwater fisheries assets in Bangladesh, which supports livelihood of fishermen community. This study was conducted to assess the fish biodiversity and socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Jhapa baor (oxbow lake) at Manirampur upazilla in Jashore district from July to September 2019. This investigation used primary data, collected through household interviews, key informant or cross-checked interviews, Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) as well as secondary data. Fish fauna were identified based on their morphometric and meristic characters. After identification, fish species were systematically classified. A total of 43 species belonged to 11 orders and 17 families were identified from the baor. A total of five types of nets, three types of fish traps and four types of wounding gears were found during the survey. Furthermore, results of this study didn't show improved socio-economic conditions of the baor fisheries dependent families. Their income was less than the national average. Almost 50% of the households had up to 4 family members. Most family had single earning member. Most didn't have land aside from residence and their houses were earthen made. Although most of them had access to safe drinking water, few had access to quality health services and sanitary latrine. Their education levels were low about 70% fishers had no or beneath primary level education. Although currently the majority of their children were school going (72%) and the percentage is increasing gradually. Almost 65% of fishing community was involved with credit organization. This study will provide the baseline information about biodiversity and livelihood status of fishermen in Jhapa baor. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2022, 8 (4), 194-215

Appraisal of different attributes of fish community in Andharmanik River of coastal Bangladesh and socio-economic conditions of fishermen

The purpose of this study was to determine the fish species composition and appraise the status of fish diversity through sampling in six sample locations and to observe the socio economic conditions of the fishermen surrounding the river during the study period. There were 81 fish species found, classified into 13 orders, 40 families, and 69 genera. The most dominant order was Perciformes (55.42 %), followed by Clupeiformes (20.44 %), Cypriniformes (8.96 %), Siluriformes (8.13 %), and others (7.05%). To illustrate the species diversity, fish species richness and evenness in sampling areas, indices of fish community viz. Shannon-Wiener's Index (H), Simpson's Dominance Index (D), Simpson's Diversity Index (1-D), Margalef's Index (d) and Gibson's Evenness (€) were used and 3.29–3.48, 0.05–0.069, 0.93–0.95, 6.88–8.43 and 0.39–0.49 respectively were the overall values of the indices. S1 station is significantly differ in species richness from the rest of the five stations (P < 0.05). The analysis of similarity (ANOSIM) displayed significant (P-value < 0.05) variations in fish community among stations and months. In compliance with similarity percentage (SIMPER) analysis, 35.8% similarities were observed among the fish species from different stations, while 59.36% similarities were detected among the fish species from different months. One species is critically endangered (CR), three species are nearly threatened, eight species are endangered (EN), and eight species are vulnerable among the 81 fish species recorded at various sampling locations. The socioeconomic conditions of fishermen were determined on the basis of a personal interview and focus group discussion. Unfair fishing practices as well as environmental instabilities such as reduced water volume, increased sedimentation, water abstraction, and pollution have ravaged fish habitat and diminished fish diversity over time. As a result, fish preservation in the Andharmanik River has become imperative, and an integrated management plan should be designed and executed as soon as possible.

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

Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Kanaighat Upazila of Sylhet, Bangladesh

The present study was undertaken to portray the socioeconomic conditions of fishermen in Kanaighat upazilla, Sylhet. A well-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from a total of 50 randomly chosen fishermen. About 55% of fishermen worked exclusively in the fishing activities, while 30% worked in agriculture and 15% worked as day laborers. The fishermen' highest yearly income ranged from BDT 25,000 to 40,000, while their lowest annual income ranged from BDT 5000 to 10,000. About % of fisherman had no education, 32% could only sign, % had primary education (up to 5 classes), and just 3 % had both S.S.C. and H.S.C. Almost all fishermen had sanitary facilities, with 67.5 % having kaccha and 32.5 % having semi-concrete. Approximately 100 % of the fishermen utilized tube well water, with 65 % having their own tube-well and the remainder using a neighbor's tube-well. The government did not give Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGD) cards in the study area. The main obstacles were discovered to be a lack of scientific information, illiteracy, and a lack of governmental assistance. Mohajan provides most of them with fishing equipment such as a boat, a net, and credit. Fishermen employed a variety of nets, including Ber jal (seine net), Current jal (gill net), Jhaki jal (cast net), and Thela jal (Push net). The Surma River was the primary source of fishing. They also caught fish from the Andu, Rouwa, and Atghaiya beels. Fishers in the study region had no other choices for earning a living outside fishing in the area.

KAJIAN KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI NELAYAN DI DESA PELING SAWANG KECAMATAN SIAU BARAT KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN SITARO

The problem in this research is the socio-economic condition of the fishermen community in Peling Sawang Village, West Siau District, Sitaro Regency which is still very low. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence the socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Peling Sawang Village, West Siau District, Sitaro Regency. The method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive research method that aims to make a qualitative description, a research method based on the philosophy of postpositivism, used to examine the conditions of natural objects. The variables of this study are the level of education, infrastructure, socio-economic conditions of fishermen. , fishermen's income. The population and sample in this study were the fishing community in Peling Sawang Village, West Siau District and the sample to be taken was 10% of 225 families, namely 22 families. The data collection techniques in this research are observation, interview and observation. The data analysis technique in this research is the case study descriptive analysis technique. Based on the results of the research, it was found that fishermen in Peling Sawang Village, classified as basic education (SD and SMP) as much as 87.73%. Fishermen families have many children, with the average child of each head of the family, namely 3 children. As many as 68.26% of dependents owned by fishermen families are classified as large, namely more than 5 people. In general, the fishing gear used by fishermen in this study is only traditional equipment, so that the catch they get is inadequate by using a boat and its reach is limited to waters that are not so far away, only 3-4 km

Demersal fish resources utilization and socio-economic of fishermen in Kotania Bay, Western of Seram. Indonesia

Kotania Bay, have a very potential fisheries resources, including demersal fish that have high economic value. The utilization of fish resources is generally carried out by fishermen from villages around the Bay of Kotania, with fishing equipment that is friendly and not environmentally friendly. Fishermen activities cause the degradation of important ecosystems, therefore, the catch and size of the caught fish tends to decrease over time. The aimed of this study are to find the proper methods to manage demersal fish based on the socio-economic condition of fishermen. FGD and Interview methods were used to obtain informations about the location of catching, the catch and the species caught. The result showed that 46% of the residents of Pulau Osi village work as fishermen, while those from village of Wael are only 47.42%. Demersal fish catches were highest between January and February and the lowest during August. The catch consisted of family Serranidae, Lutjanidae, Scaridae and Labridae. The policies are needed to protect the demersal fish population, especially the endanger species through the concept sustainable management.

Studies on socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Udgir in Maharashtra State

Studies on socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Udgir in Maharashtra State

Assessment of fish diversity and socio-economic condition of fishermen in Bangladesh

The main objectives of the study were to determine the present status of fish biodiversity and socio-economic condition of fishermen in Belai beel during February 2016 to September 2016 by survey method using questionnaires, field visit and interviewing with the fishermen. The results indicated that about 27 species of fish fauna were found in the Belai beel, among them 23 species were indigenous and 4 species were exotic. Major dominant species were Rui (Labeo rohita), Catla (Catla catla), Bata (Labeo bata), Shingi (Heteropeneustes fossilis), Magur (Clarius batrachus), Tengra (Mystus tengra), Chanda (Chanda nama), Kakila (Xenentodon cancila), Common carp (Cyprinus carpio), Mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) in the study area. During the study period two critically endangered (Puntius sarana, Pangasius pangasius), two endangered (Labeo bata, Channa marulius), and three vulnerable (Chanda nama, Channa orientalis, Notopterus notopterus) fish species were found in the Belai beel. Analysis of socio-economic condition of fishermen showed that maximum (70%) had nuclear family and others (30%) had joint family, as well as fishermen, belonged to the age groups of 31 to 40 years (50%) and the others were 15 to 30 (20%), 41 to 50 (18%), 51 to 60 (10%), 61 to70 (2%). Overall, the present study suggested that fishermen communities should be educated by creating awareness for the proper conservation, management, and enhancement of biodiversity in the Belaibeel.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2018, 4(1): 69-76

Socio-economic condition of fishermen and intermediaries involved in marine fish marketing chain in Cox’s Bazar area, Bangladesh

Study was conducted to know the socio-economic condition of the fishermen and intermediaries of fish marketing chain in Cox’s Bazar area, Bangladesh. Socio-economic condition of the fishermen and intermediaries were not so good in the study area. It was found that about 35% fishermen and intermediaries were illiterate, 16% fishermen and intermediaries were semiliterate who only could write their names. 55% household of the fishermen and intermediaries had tin shed house with tin wall. Average income for most of fishermen and intermediaries was about Tk. 400-500 and 66% were found to borrow money from different source for continuing their business. Poor road and transport facilities, lack of credit facilities, insufficient supply of ice, inadequate training facilities and large number of intermediaries in the chain were the main problems of the marine fish marketing chain. It is therefore necessary to provide institutional and organizational support, government support, extension service and training facilities to the market operators for sustainable fish marketing systems.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2016, 2(1): 67-73

Study on the Socio-Economic Condition of Fishermen of the Punorvaba River under Sadar Upazila, Dinajpur

The present study was conducted to evaluate livelihood status of fishing community of the Punorvaba River under Dinajpur Sadar Upazila during the period from January to August, 2013. The livelihood status of fishermen were studied in terms of age structure, family size and type, occupation status, educational status, housing condition, drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities, health facilities, credit facilities and monthly income. It was found that most of the fishermen were belonged to the age groups of 36-45 years (40%), represented by 90% Muslim. The family size of fishing community is usually consisted of 5-7 members. Over 45% of the fishermen primarily engaged in fishing. Among them 50% was illiterate and 7% was SSC and above group. About 40% of the fishermen received health service from village doctors, 23% from upazila health complex and remaining 7% got health service from MBBS doctors. Some management strategies such as prohibition of catching brood fish, control of destructive gears, establishments of fish sanctuaries, release of fish fry have been suggested by the fishermen to stop the decreasing trend in the fish catch and to enhance fish production.

Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishermen: Evidence from Hakaluki Haor of Bangladesh

Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishermen: Evidence from Hakaluki Haor of Bangladesh

Socio-economic Conditions of Fishermen: Evidence from Brahman Baria Sadar Upazilla in Bangladesh

In this study, we examined the socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Sadar Upazilla of Brahman Baria district in Bangladesh. Almost all of these respondents under this study live below national poverty level. There have significant mean difference for the different levels of their background characteristics. The study found that aged peoples defined as above 25 years old, are more satisfied with their job, posses their own boat and fishing net compared to the younger group whose age of 25 years or less. But opposite result is found for using of mobile phone and internet. Logistic regression analysis shows all the odds ratios are significant except owner of fishing net. Monthly expenditure having more than 10000 BDT increases of aged people by about five times from that of the younger group. Similarly aged people are about three times more likely satisfied with their job than their counterparts. Furthermore aged people are one and half times more likely owning fishing net than younger part though it is not significant. Education and internet user for aged people are highly decreased than younger people, after controlling for the other factors in the model.

Management and socio-economic conditions of fishermen of the Baluhar Baor, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh

This study was conducted on the management of the Baluhar Baor and fishermen’s socio-economic conditions of the Baor in Jhenaidah district, Bangladesh. Data were collected by interviews, FGDs and CIs with key informants. This Baor was managed under Oxbow Lake Project-1 of Department of Fisheries of Bangladesh government. Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Labeo rohita, Catla catla, Cirrhina cirrhosus, Cyprinus carpio and Ctenopharyngodon idella were commonly stocked at the composition of 34%, 13%, 12%, 12%, 15% and 14%, respectively. Kochal, Komor and Chack fishing were used for harvesting and yearly production was 750 kg/ha. While studying the socio-economics, 58% fishermen were lived in joint families. 78% fishermen used Kancha sanitary latrine which reflects their poor hygienic condition but they used tubewell for drinking water. 58% fishermen were with 0.045 hectare lands and 74% lived in Kancha house. The annual income varied from BDT 15,000 to 60,000. Education level was found very low and only 18% completed their primary education. Majority fishermen (82%) visited village doctor for health services due to low income and lack of knowledge. All fishermen were fully dependent on Baor fishery for their livelihood. It is possible to uplift their socio-economic by managing the Baor with improved technology.