Social-ecological dynamics of the small scale fisheries in Sundarban Mangrove Forest, Bangladesh

Seagrass ecosystem has important roles in ecological and social factors to support fisherman income. The purpose of this research was to map the social-ecological system connectivity of seagrass with small-scale fisheries with networks perspective, to identify social-ecological connectivity of seagrass with fisheries resource availability approaches in small-scale fisheries, and to estimate the benefits of fish resources relation to seagrass ecosystem in Malang Rapat and Berakit vilages. Social-ecological system connectivity of seagrass was proven by the spatial distribution of fishing areas, networks map markets, and dynamics of small-scale fisheries catches in the study site. Social-ecocoligal connectivity of seagrass was also proven by fish catches dominated by Siganidae, Scaridae, Lethrinidae, and Lutjanidae families. The fishermen income was supported by seagrass ecosystem connectivity which contributed revenue from fish catches totally Rp 202,124,00/day in Malang Rapat village and Rp. 193,151,00/day in Berakit village. Other benefit of seagrass ecosystem located nearby the beach was that the fishermen can have an easy access or less fuel for fishing operation.Keywords: seagrass ecosystem, network map, connectivity, small-scale fisheries, social-ecological system, Riau islands

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Can income diversification resolve social-ecological traps in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture in the global south? A case study of response diversity in the Tam Giang lagoon, central Vietnam

Ecology and Society ◽

10.5751/es-10207-230316 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tong Thi Hai Hanh ◽

Wiebren J. Boonstra

Keyword(s):

Global South ◽

Small Scale ◽

Income Diversification ◽

Response Diversity ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Central Vietnam

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Understanding Social-Ecological Challenges of a Small-Scale Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) Fishery in Bangladesh

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16234814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (23) ◽

pp. 4814 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mozumder ◽

Pyhälä ◽

Wahab ◽

Sarkki ◽

Schneider ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fishery Management ◽

Large Population ◽

Primary Data ◽

Small Scale ◽

Management Approach ◽

Social Resilience ◽

Migration Routes ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Tenualosa Ilisha

Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) have been playing a crucial role in meeting the basic needs of millions of people around the world. Despite this, the sustainability of global fisheries is a growing concern, and the factors enabling or constraining the sustainable management of small-scale fisheries remain poorly understood. Hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) is the single most valuable species harvested in Bangladesh waters, serves nutrition, income, and employment to the large population. This study analyzed the state and challenges of hilsa fishery in the Gangetic River systems (Padma and Meghna Rivers) by using two frameworks, namely the social-ecological systems (SES) and drivers-pressure-state-impact-responses (DPSIR) frameworks. Primary data for this analysis were collected by in-depth interviews (n = 130) and focus group discussions (n = 8) with various stakeholders in the hilsa fisheries. The perspectives explored here have been both critical and constructive, including the identification of problems and suggestions for improving the management of this particular social-ecological system. Hilsa fisheries, however, have come under severe threat since 2003 because of population growth, overfishing, pollution, climate change, the disruption of migration routes due to siltation, etc. All these have caused reduced catches and less stable incomes for fishers. This, in turn, has led to poverty, malnutrition, social tensions, stakeholder conflicts, and debt cycles amongst more impoverished fishing communities. These problems have been compounded by improved fishing technology amongst larger-scale ventures, the use of illegal fishing gears, and the non-compliance of government fishery management programs. Recommendations include the promotion of community-supported fisheries, the enhancement of stakeholder’s social resilience, the introduction of co-management approach, an increase in incentives and formal financial supports, and possible community-managed sustainable ecotourism including hilsa fishing-based tourism.

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Key steps for operationalizing social–ecological system framework research in small-scale fisheries: A heuristic conceptual approach

Marine Policy ◽

10.1016/j.marpol.2014.09.005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 51 ◽

pp. 507-511 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Stefan Partelow

Keyword(s):

Ecological System ◽

Small Scale ◽

System Framework ◽

Conceptual Approach ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Key Steps

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SOCIAL-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM OF SEAGRASS AND SMALL-SCALE FISHERIES CONNECTIVITY IN MALANG RAPAT AND BERAKIT VILLAGES, BINTAN DISTRICT, RIAU ISLANDS

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kelautan Tropis ◽

10.28930/jitkt.v7i2.10992 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Muhammad Nur Arkham ◽

Luky Adrianto ◽

Yusli Wardiatno

Keyword(s):

Social Factors ◽

Ecological System ◽

Easy Access ◽

Small Scale ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Fish Resources ◽

Ecosystem Connectivity ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Seagrass Ecosystem ◽

The Social

Seagrass ecosystem has important roles in ecological and social factors to support fisherman income. The purpose of this research was to map the social-ecological system connectivity of seagrass with small-scale fisheries with networks perspective, to identify social-ecological connectivity of seagrass with fisheries resource availability approaches in small-scale fisheries, and to estimate the benefits of fish resources relation to seagrass ecosystem in Malang Rapat and Berakit vilages. Social-ecological system connectivity of seagrass was proven by the spatial distribution of fishing areas, networks map markets, and dynamics of small-scale fisheries catches in the study site. Social-ecocoligal connectivity of seagrass was also proven by fish catches dominated by Siganidae, Scaridae, Lethrinidae, and Lutjanidae families. The fishermen income was supported by seagrass ecosystem connectivity which contributed revenue from fish catches totally Rp 202,124,00/day in Malang Rapat village and Rp. 193,151,00/day in Berakit village. Other benefit of seagrass ecosystem located nearby the beach was that the fishermen can have an easy access or less fuel for fishing operation.Keywords: seagrass ecosystem, network map, connectivity, small-scale fisheries, social-ecological system, Riau islands

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STUDI KETERKAITAN EKOSISTEM LAMUN DAN PERIKANAN SKALA KECIL (Studi Kasus: Desa Malang Rapat dan Berakit, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau)

Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Kelautan dan Perikanan ◽

10.15578/jsekp.10.2.2015.137-148 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Muhammad Nur Arkham ◽

Luky Adrianto ◽

Yusli Wardiatno

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Study Data ◽

Fishing Ground ◽

Small Scale ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Ecological Benefit ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Seagrass Ecosystem ◽

Study Results ◽

Study Sites

Ekosistem lamun merupakan salah satu bagian penting sebagai bagian penyusun kesatuan ekosistem pesisir bersama dengan mangrove dan terumbu karang. Secara spesifik, keterkaitan masyarakat sebagai pemanfaat sumberdaya pada ekosistem lamun belum banyak diungkapkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji keterkaitan sistem sosial-ekologi lamun berdasarkan hasil tangkapan sumberdaya ikan di lokasi penelitian dan mengestimasi besaran manfaat sumberdaya ikan kaitannya dengan jasa ekosistem lamun di lokasi penelitian. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data yang dibutuhkan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Data primer didapat dari wawancara dengan instrumen kuisioner dan pencatatan hasil tangkapan dan penjualan di pedagang pengepul. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis diskriptif kualitatif dan net fishing revenue (NFR) yang diperoleh nelayan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat keterkaitan sosial-ekologi dengan keberadaan ekosistem lamun yang dijadikan sebagai tempat penangkapan bagi perikanan skala kecil yang bisa berkontribusi dalam ketahanan pangan dan sebagai mata pencaharian nelayan di desa tersebut. Manfaat yang didapat perikanan skala kecil dari keberadaan ekosistem lamun yaitu kemudahan akses bagi nelayan skala kecil dalam mencari ikan karena lokasinya yang dekat dengan pantai. Secara umum besaran manfaat dari fungsi ekosistem lamun sebagai jasa penyedia terlihat dari pendapatan per hari nelayan skala kecil diatas UMK Kabupaten Bintan yaitu Rp. 93,000,00. Dengan adanya keterkaitan sosial-ekologi lamun tersebut dapat dilakukan pertimbangan pengelolaan pesisir terpadu dengan pendekatan sosial-ekologi lamun di lokasi penelitian. (The Study of Seagrass Ecosystem and Small-Scale Fisheries Linkages (Case Studie: Malang Rapat and Berakit village, Bintan Regency,Riau Islands))Seagrass ecosystem is one of an important coastal ecosystem’s component along with mangroves and coral reefs. However, the linkage between fishers and seagrass ecosystem, had not been fully explored. The objectives of this research were analyze seagrass social-ecological system linkages based on fish caught and estimating the fisheries resource benefits regarding its ecosystem services at the study sites. Qualitative and quantitative approach based on primary and secondary data were used in this study. Data were collected by interviewed using questionaire and also production and sales records from sellers. Descriptive-qualitative and net fishing revenue (NFR) were used to analyze in this study. Results showed that there was a social and ecological linkage between seagrass and small scale fishers that could contribute to food security and livelihood at those sites. Accessibility of fishing ground on shores was one of the benefit for small scale fisheries. While ecological benefit of seagrass as a provisioning service was indicated by the daily small scale fishers’ revenue that was higher than The Minimum District Wage of Bintan District value which was IDR 93,000. Based on those social-ecological linkages, it is possible to use integrated coastal management with seagrass social-ecological approach in those sites.

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STUDI KETERKAITAN EKOSISTEM LAMUN DAN PERIKANAN SKALA KECIL (Studi Kasus: Desa Malang Rapat dan Berakit, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau)

Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Kelautan dan Perikanan ◽

10.15578/jsekp.v10i2.1255 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 137

Author(s):

Muhammad Nur Arkham ◽

Luky Adrianto ◽

Yusli Wardiatno

Keyword(s):

Secondary Data ◽

Study Data ◽

Fishing Ground ◽

Small Scale ◽

Small Scale Fisheries ◽

Ecological Benefit ◽

Social Ecological ◽

Seagrass Ecosystem ◽

Study Results ◽

Study Sites

Ekosistem lamun merupakan salah satu bagian penting sebagai bagian penyusun kesatuan ekosistem pesisir bersama dengan mangrove dan terumbu karang. Secara spesifik, keterkaitan masyarakat sebagai pemanfaat sumberdaya pada ekosistem lamun belum banyak diungkapkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengkaji keterkaitan sistem sosial-ekologi lamun berdasarkan hasil tangkapan sumberdaya ikan di lokasi penelitian dan mengestimasi besaran manfaat sumberdaya ikan kaitannya dengan jasa ekosistem lamun di lokasi penelitian. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data yang dibutuhkan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Data primer didapat dari wawancara dengan instrumen kuisioner dan pencatatan hasil tangkapan dan penjualan di pedagang pengepul. Analisis data penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis diskriptif kualitatif dan net fishing revenue (NFR) yang diperoleh nelayan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat keterkaitan sosial-ekologi dengan keberadaan ekosistem lamun yang dijadikan sebagai tempat penangkapan bagi perikanan skala kecil yang bisa berkontribusi dalam ketahanan pangan dan sebagai mata pencaharian nelayan di desa tersebut. Manfaat yang didapat perikanan skala kecil dari keberadaan ekosistem lamun yaitu kemudahan akses bagi nelayan skala kecil dalam mencari ikan karena lokasinya yang dekat dengan pantai. Secara umum besaran manfaat dari fungsi ekosistem lamun sebagai jasa penyedia terlihat dari pendapatan per hari nelayan skala kecil diatas UMK Kabupaten Bintan yaitu Rp. 93,000,00. Dengan adanya keterkaitan sosial-ekologi lamun tersebut dapat dilakukan pertimbangan pengelolaan pesisir terpadu dengan pendekatan sosial-ekologi lamun di lokasi penelitian. (The Study of Seagrass Ecosystem and Small-Scale Fisheries Linkages (Case Studie: Malang Rapat and Berakit village, Bintan Regency,Riau Islands))Seagrass ecosystem is one of an important coastal ecosystem’s component along with mangroves and coral reefs. However, the linkage between fishers and seagrass ecosystem, had not been fully explored. The objectives of this research were analyze seagrass social-ecological system linkages based on fish caught and estimating the fisheries resource benefits regarding its ecosystem services at the study sites. Qualitative and quantitative approach based on primary and secondary data were used in this study. Data were collected by interviewed using questionaire and also production and sales records from sellers. Descriptive-qualitative and net fishing revenue (NFR) were used to analyze in this study. Results showed that there was a social and ecological linkage between seagrass and small scale fishers that could contribute to food security and livelihood at those sites. Accessibility of fishing ground on shores was one of the benefit for small scale fisheries. While ecological benefit of seagrass as a provisioning service was indicated by the daily small scale fishers’ revenue that was higher than The Minimum District Wage of Bintan District value which was IDR 93,000. Based on those social-ecological linkages, it is possible to use integrated coastal management with seagrass social-ecological approach in those sites.

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