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• 1. [Article] Socio Economic and Environmental Impact of Ogun River on Food Security in Ogun State, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Socio Economic and Environmental Impact of Ogun River on Food Security in Ogun State, Nigeria Author: Ipinmoroti, Mabel, Obasa, Samuel, Taiwo, Iyabode, Ayanboye, Oluyemi, Shittu, Adebayo presentation Title: Socio Economic and Environmental Impact of Ogun River on Food Security in Ogun State, Nigeria Author: Ipinmoroti, Mabel, Obasa, Samuel, Taiwo, Iyabode, Ayanboye, Oluyemi, Shittu, Adebayo presentation Close

• 2. [Article] Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

  A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to the assertion that dried fish is consumed more than fresh fish in Nigeria. Data used were gathered in 90 rural and urban households selected through multi-stage sampling technique. Analytical tools used included descriptive, Z-test and Chi-square statistics and regression model. Empirical results revealed mean household size of 7 in both households while average annual income was N471,200.04 ($2,908.6) and N326,466.58 ($2015.2) in urban and rural households, respectively. The average quantity of fresh and dried fish consumed per household per year was 13.0kg and 47.0kg in urban, and 11.5kg and 38.0kg in rural households, respectively. There was no significant difference in the consumption of the dried (1.779, p > 0.10,) and fresh (1.904, p > 0.10) fish forms in both households. OLS regression result revealed that household head’s age and numbers of children below 15 years were not significant in influencing consumption (p> 0.10). Contrariwise, household size and fish price significantly negatively influenced quantity of fish consumed while household income exhibited significant positive effect on consumption. The education variable, which was not significant in dried fish consumption, had significant positive influence on fresh fish consumption. However, 50.0% and 27.0% of the respondents rated affordability and accessibility as the main hindrances to consumption. Policy options directed at tackling the high cost of fresh fish to achieve reduced price and increased consumption, were recommended. Title: Comparative Analysis of Fresh and Dried Fish Consumption in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to the assertion that dried fish is consumed more than fresh fish in Nigeria. Data used were gathered in 90 rural and urban households selected through multi-stage sampling technique. Analytical tools used included descriptive, Z-test and Chi-square statistics and regression model. Empirical results revealed mean household size of 7 in both households while average annual income was N471,200.04 ($2,908.6) and N326,466.58 ($2015.2) in urban and rural households, respectively. The average quantity of fresh and dried fish consumed per household per year was 13.0kg and 47.0kg in urban, and 11.5kg and 38.0kg in rural households, respectively. There was no significant difference in the consumption of the dried (1.779, p > 0.10,) and fresh (1.904, p > 0.10) fish forms in both households. OLS regression result revealed that household head’s age and numbers of children below 15 years were not significant in influencing consumption (p> 0.10). Contrariwise, household size and fish price significantly negatively influenced quantity of fish consumed while household income exhibited significant positive effect on consumption. The education variable, which was not significant in dried fish consumption, had significant positive influence on fresh fish consumption. However, 50.0% and 27.0% of the respondents rated affordability and accessibility as the main hindrances to consumption. Policy options directed at tackling the high cost of fresh fish to achieve reduced price and increased consumption, were recommended. Close

• 3. [Article] The Contribution of Aquaculture and Fishery Resources to Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from Household Consumption in Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Contribution of Aquaculture and Fishery Resources to Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from Household Consumption in Vietnam Author: Ngwenya, Elkana Abstract only. Title: The Contribution of Aquaculture and Fishery Resources to Rural Livelihoods: Evidence from Household Consumption in Vietnam Author: Ngwenya, Elkana Abstract only. Close

• 4. [Article] Contribution of Fishing to Households' Economy - Evidence From Fisher-Farmer Communities in Congo

  Small-scale fisheries in developing countries have often been perceived as a low-productivity, backward informal sector. As a result they are rarely considered as a possible entry point in poverty reduction ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Contribution of Fishing to Households' Economy - Evidence From Fisher-Farmer Communities in Congo Author: Béné, Christophe Small-scale fisheries in developing countries have often been perceived as a low-productivity, backward informal sector. As a result they are rarely considered as a possible entry point in poverty reduction and rural development planning. Data collected in Democratic Republic of Congo show that this perception may not reflect the empirical reality. Through group and individual household interviews we investigate the dual role of fish as food and cash-crop in this very remote rural area of Congo. The data show that - like in a majority of inland fisheries- fishing is operated seasonally as part of a household-based multiactivity livelihood strategy. Analysis shows that the poorest households rely more heavily on fishing for their supply of protein-rich food, in particular through the fish caught by women. Fishing also appears to be the main source of cash income for the majority of the households, including farmers. In fact households which have the opportunity to engage in fishing often display a higher income than nonfishing households. Based on these findings the paper argues that small-scale fisheries can play a fundamental role in local economy, especially in remote rural areas where they can contribute to strengthen the livelihoods of people through both food security and cash-income generation. Title: Contribution of Fishing to Households' Economy - Evidence From Fisher-Farmer Communities in Congo Author: Béné, Christophe Small-scale fisheries in developing countries have often been perceived as a low-productivity, backward informal sector. As a result they are rarely considered as a possible entry point in poverty reduction and rural development planning. Data collected in Democratic Republic of Congo show that this perception may not reflect the empirical reality. Through group and individual household interviews we investigate the dual role of fish as food and cash-crop in this very remote rural area of Congo. The data show that - like in a majority of inland fisheries- fishing is operated seasonally as part of a household-based multiactivity livelihood strategy. Analysis shows that the poorest households rely more heavily on fishing for their supply of protein-rich food, in particular through the fish caught by women. Fishing also appears to be the main source of cash income for the majority of the households, including farmers. In fact households which have the opportunity to engage in fishing often display a higher income than nonfishing households. Based on these findings the paper argues that small-scale fisheries can play a fundamental role in local economy, especially in remote rural areas where they can contribute to strengthen the livelihoods of people through both food security and cash-income generation. Close

• 5. [Article] Determinants of Land Leasing Decisions for Shrimp Farming: A Case Study of Smallholders' Shrimp Farming In India

  Using primary data collected from 208 shrimp farming households and 69 households leasing-out land for shrimp farming, this paper explores the demographic and economic factors influencing the land leasing ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Determinants of Land Leasing Decisions for Shrimp Farming: A Case Study of Smallholders' Shrimp Farming In India Author: Bhattacharya, Poulomi Using primary data collected from 208 shrimp farming households and 69 households leasing-out land for shrimp farming, this paper explores the demographic and economic factors influencing the land leasing decisions for traditional and scientific shrimp farming in West Bengal, India, applying Tobit Model. The results indicate that size of households‟ land holding is positively related with the extent of land leased-in for traditional shrimp farming whereas for scientific shrimp farming the association was found to be negative. This signifies that land leasing market does not facilitate the households having lesser landholding to lease-in land for shrimp culture in the case of traditional shrimp farming whereas in the case of scientific shrimp farming it does facilitate such households. In the case of traditional shrimp farming households‟ association with other fisheries related activities was also found to have positive influence on their leasing-in decisions . On the supply side, variables like number of adult male members, households‟ association with fisheries related activities and non-farm assets were found to have positive, negative and positive association respectively with the extent of land leased-out for traditional shrimp farming. The analysis also exhibits that the age of the household head has negative relationship with the extent of land leased-out by them both in the case of traditional and scientific shrimp farming. This signifies that existing institutional arrangements in shrimp farming of West Bengal are not considerably successful to motivate young rural people to undertake shrimp farming on their own instead of leasing-out land for shrimp culture and aquaculture policies should address this aspect. Title: Determinants of Land Leasing Decisions for Shrimp Farming: A Case Study of Smallholders' Shrimp Farming In India Author: Bhattacharya, Poulomi Using primary data collected from 208 shrimp farming households and 69 households leasing-out land for shrimp farming, this paper explores the demographic and economic factors influencing the land leasing decisions for traditional and scientific shrimp farming in West Bengal, India, applying Tobit Model. The results indicate that size of households‟ land holding is positively related with the extent of land leased-in for traditional shrimp farming whereas for scientific shrimp farming the association was found to be negative. This signifies that land leasing market does not facilitate the households having lesser landholding to lease-in land for shrimp culture in the case of traditional shrimp farming whereas in the case of scientific shrimp farming it does facilitate such households. In the case of traditional shrimp farming households‟ association with other fisheries related activities was also found to have positive influence on their leasing-in decisions . On the supply side, variables like number of adult male members, households‟ association with fisheries related activities and non-farm assets were found to have positive, negative and positive association respectively with the extent of land leased-out for traditional shrimp farming. The analysis also exhibits that the age of the household head has negative relationship with the extent of land leased-out by them both in the case of traditional and scientific shrimp farming. This signifies that existing institutional arrangements in shrimp farming of West Bengal are not considerably successful to motivate young rural people to undertake shrimp farming on their own instead of leasing-out land for shrimp culture and aquaculture policies should address this aspect. Close

• 6. [Article] Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo, Osuntunde, A.O Presentation Title: Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo, Osuntunde, A.O Presentation Close

• 7. [Article] Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria

  In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria Author: Kidane, Asmerom, Greaker, Mads, Eggert, Håkan In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over the last twenty years. We have a micro level perspective using data from a 1993 World Bank household survey and our own study from 2008, both containing data from about 520 households in the two regions Mwanza and Mara by the lake. Our results indicate that average income has increased in both rural and urban areas. For the poorest part of the population, rural areas experienced only modestly and non-significantly reductions in the fraction below basic needs, while urban areas had a substantial reduction. Concerning human capital measured as education for the household head we found substantial improvements in educational level and a simple regression model confirmed the significant impact of education on household income. We also found that households on average are better off when situated close to the lake. Title: Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria Author: Kidane, Asmerom, Greaker, Mads, Eggert, Håkan In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over the last twenty years. We have a micro level perspective using data from a 1993 World Bank household survey and our own study from 2008, both containing data from about 520 households in the two regions Mwanza and Mara by the lake. Our results indicate that average income has increased in both rural and urban areas. For the poorest part of the population, rural areas experienced only modestly and non-significantly reductions in the fraction below basic needs, while urban areas had a substantial reduction. Concerning human capital measured as education for the household head we found substantial improvements in educational level and a simple regression model confirmed the significant impact of education on household income. We also found that households on average are better off when situated close to the lake. Close

• 8. [Article] Assessing Micronutrient Deficiency As Part of Meeting Millennium Development Goals for Fish Growing Households in Vietnam and the Papua New Guinea

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing Micronutrient Deficiency As Part of Meeting Millennium Development Goals for Fish Growing Households in Vietnam and the Papua New Guinea Author: Ngwenya, Elkana No poster available. Title: Assessing Micronutrient Deficiency As Part of Meeting Millennium Development Goals for Fish Growing Households in Vietnam and the Papua New Guinea Author: Ngwenya, Elkana No poster available. Close

• 9. [Article] Analysis of Demand for Fish Consumed at Home in Thailand

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Analysis of Demand for Fish Consumed at Home in Thailand Author: Dey, Madan Mohan, Piumsombun, Somying Research Paper Title: Analysis of Demand for Fish Consumed at Home in Thailand Author: Dey, Madan Mohan, Piumsombun, Somying Research Paper Close

• 10. [Article] Empirical analysis of factors influencing demand for frozen fish in Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Empirical analysis of factors influencing demand for frozen fish in Nigeria Author: Fagbenro, O. A., Ojo, S. O. Research Paper Title: Empirical analysis of factors influencing demand for frozen fish in Nigeria Author: Fagbenro, O. A., Ojo, S. O. Research Paper Close

• 11. [Article] Role of Shrimp Farming in Generating Employment and income: A Study of Small- Scale Shrimp Farming in West Bengal, India

  In the light of the usual allegation against shrimp farming as an employment displacing activity, this paper tries to examine the role of shrimp farming in generation of employment and income for small ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Role of Shrimp Farming in Generating Employment and income: A Study of Small- Scale Shrimp Farming in West Bengal, India Author: Bhattacharya, Poulomi In the light of the usual allegation against shrimp farming as an employment displacing activity, this paper tries to examine the role of shrimp farming in generation of employment and income for small scale shrimp farmers in West Bengal, India using primary data collected from 208 traditional and scientific shrimp farmers in West Bengal. The analysis reveals that the labour used (including family labour) for traditional and scientific shrimp farming were 101 mandays per acre and 300 mandays per acre respectively. Both the figures were more than the labour requirement for paddy cultivation in West Bengal. The finding refutes the allegation against shrimp farming as an employment displacing activity as compared paddy cultivation. A comparison of the household income of sample shrimp farmers with the rural poverty line in West Bengal revealed that shrimp farmers of all the categories (small, medium and large) were above the poverty line. However, per capita annual household income of marginal traditional shrimp farmers was quite close to the poverty line which emphasizes the need for pondering special extension facilities to these shrimp farmers. The study also shows that on the whole shrimp farming accounted for about 70% of the annual household income of the sample households. However the importance of shrimp farming was lesser in the case of shrimp farmers with lesser shrimp farm size. This indicates the quest of marginal and small shrimp farmers to diversify their source of income in order to cover the risk associated with shrimp culture. On the whole shrimp farming was proved to be an employment generating activity and had contributed significantly to the income of the sample households. Title: Role of Shrimp Farming in Generating Employment and income: A Study of Small- Scale Shrimp Farming in West Bengal, India Author: Bhattacharya, Poulomi In the light of the usual allegation against shrimp farming as an employment displacing activity, this paper tries to examine the role of shrimp farming in generation of employment and income for small scale shrimp farmers in West Bengal, India using primary data collected from 208 traditional and scientific shrimp farmers in West Bengal. The analysis reveals that the labour used (including family labour) for traditional and scientific shrimp farming were 101 mandays per acre and 300 mandays per acre respectively. Both the figures were more than the labour requirement for paddy cultivation in West Bengal. The finding refutes the allegation against shrimp farming as an employment displacing activity as compared paddy cultivation. A comparison of the household income of sample shrimp farmers with the rural poverty line in West Bengal revealed that shrimp farmers of all the categories (small, medium and large) were above the poverty line. However, per capita annual household income of marginal traditional shrimp farmers was quite close to the poverty line which emphasizes the need for pondering special extension facilities to these shrimp farmers. The study also shows that on the whole shrimp farming accounted for about 70% of the annual household income of the sample households. However the importance of shrimp farming was lesser in the case of shrimp farmers with lesser shrimp farm size. This indicates the quest of marginal and small shrimp farmers to diversify their source of income in order to cover the risk associated with shrimp culture. On the whole shrimp farming was proved to be an employment generating activity and had contributed significantly to the income of the sample households. Close

• 12. [Article] Impacts of Community- Based Fish Culture in Seasonal Floodplains on Livelihoods in Bangladesh

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impacts of Community- Based Fish Culture in Seasonal Floodplains on Livelihoods in Bangladesh Author: Dey, Madan Mohan, Visser, Leontine, Haque, A.B.M. Mahfuzul Abstract only. Title: Impacts of Community- Based Fish Culture in Seasonal Floodplains on Livelihoods in Bangladesh Author: Dey, Madan Mohan, Visser, Leontine, Haque, A.B.M. Mahfuzul Abstract only. Close

• 13. [Article] Impact of a marine protected area to fishery profitability and income distribution. Some evidence from the Gulf of Thailand (Mu Ko Chumphon National Park versus Chumphon Province)

  Methodological difficulties, particularly when multifleet-multispecies fisheries are active, explain pro parte a weak research effort on the socio-economic impact of fishery activities after the implementation ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impact of a marine protected area to fishery profitability and income distribution. Some evidence from the Gulf of Thailand (Mu Ko Chumphon National Park versus Chumphon Province) Author: Weigel, Jean-Yves, Noel, Jean-Francois, Morand, Pierre, Guillotreau, Patrice, Mawongwai, Thunthada Methodological difficulties, particularly when multifleet-multispecies fisheries are active, explain pro parte a weak research effort on the socio-economic impact of fishery activities after the implementation of a marine protected area. Two components of the socio-economic impact have been prioritized: the fishing unit profitability and the fishery household income distribution by comparing a marine protected area (Mu Ko Chumpon National Park) and an unprotected area (Chumphon Province) in Thailand. One can distinguish three phases: a bibliographical analysis, the carrying out of fishers village monographs and of a sample-based survey of fishery households. The sampling unit was the fishery household forming one or several fishing units defined by a métier (an association of a fleet, a main fishing gear, target species): 126 households forming 225 fishing units have been surveyed. The positive impact of the MPA on fishery profitability is shown by a principal component analysis which indicates that there is a lower proportion of fishing units harvesting inside or in adjacent areas of the MPA (insiders who are benefitting from implicit access rights) which face negative profit than those fishing remote from the MPA but in Chumphon Province (outsiders). This positive impact is confirmed by the performance of Chi-square tests: the insiders have relatively higher profit per fishing day than outsiders and Chi-square tests show a greater homogeneity of profits per fishing day and a lower variability for the insiders. A steady social impact from the MPA on fishery income distribution is revealed by the measure of concentration using an Herfindhal index and Lorenz curves which show the more egalitarian structure of insiders regarding the operating profit and the income per fishery household. Title: Impact of a marine protected area to fishery profitability and income distribution. Some evidence from the Gulf of Thailand (Mu Ko Chumphon National Park versus Chumphon Province) Author: Weigel, Jean-Yves, Noel, Jean-Francois, Morand, Pierre, Guillotreau, Patrice, Mawongwai, Thunthada Methodological difficulties, particularly when multifleet-multispecies fisheries are active, explain pro parte a weak research effort on the socio-economic impact of fishery activities after the implementation of a marine protected area. Two components of the socio-economic impact have been prioritized: the fishing unit profitability and the fishery household income distribution by comparing a marine protected area (Mu Ko Chumpon National Park) and an unprotected area (Chumphon Province) in Thailand. One can distinguish three phases: a bibliographical analysis, the carrying out of fishers village monographs and of a sample-based survey of fishery households. The sampling unit was the fishery household forming one or several fishing units defined by a métier (an association of a fleet, a main fishing gear, target species): 126 households forming 225 fishing units have been surveyed. The positive impact of the MPA on fishery profitability is shown by a principal component analysis which indicates that there is a lower proportion of fishing units harvesting inside or in adjacent areas of the MPA (insiders who are benefitting from implicit access rights) which face negative profit than those fishing remote from the MPA but in Chumphon Province (outsiders). This positive impact is confirmed by the performance of Chi-square tests: the insiders have relatively higher profit per fishing day than outsiders and Chi-square tests show a greater homogeneity of profits per fishing day and a lower variability for the insiders. A steady social impact from the MPA on fishery income distribution is revealed by the measure of concentration using an Herfindhal index and Lorenz curves which show the more egalitarian structure of insiders regarding the operating profit and the income per fishery household. Close

• 14. [Article] Fish and Forests as Natural Insurance: Strategies to Cope with Permanent vs. Temporary Shocks

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fish and Forests as Natural Insurance: Strategies to Cope with Permanent vs. Temporary Shocks Author: Uchida, Emi, Uchida, Hirotsugu Abstract only. Title: Fish and Forests as Natural Insurance: Strategies to Cope with Permanent vs. Temporary Shocks Author: Uchida, Emi, Uchida, Hirotsugu Abstract only. Close

• 15. [Article] Awareness and Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Artisanal and Coastal Fishing in Southwest, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Awareness and Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Artisanal and Coastal Fishing in Southwest, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Famoofo, Abidemi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo presentation Title: Awareness and Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Artisanal and Coastal Fishing in Southwest, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Famoofo, Abidemi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo presentation Close

• 16. [Article] Promotion Strategy for Fishery Community Involvement: lesson learned from Baan Bang-rong, Talang district, Phuket

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Promotion Strategy for Fishery Community Involvement: lesson learned from Baan Bang-rong, Talang district, Phuket Author: Laowapong, Amporn Research Paper Title: Promotion Strategy for Fishery Community Involvement: lesson learned from Baan Bang-rong, Talang district, Phuket Author: Laowapong, Amporn Research Paper Close

• 17. [Article] African Catfish Farmers` Perception on Climate Change and Contribution of Catfish Production to Household Income in Lagos State, Nigeria

  The perception of catfish farmers on climate change and it effect on the contribution of catfish production to household income in Lagos State, Nigeria were investigated using primary and secondary data ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: African Catfish Farmers` Perception on Climate Change and Contribution of Catfish Production to Household Income in Lagos State, Nigeria Author: Amos, T.T., Adeleke, M.L., Fagbenro, O.A. The perception of catfish farmers on climate change and it effect on the contribution of catfish production to household income in Lagos State, Nigeria were investigated using primary and secondary data as well as structured questionnaire. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 250 African catfish farmers. Descriptive statistics, budgeting and production function analysis, Likert scale were used to analyse the data collected. Majority of the African catfish farmers (87.5%) were aware of climate change, over 50% of the respondents noted that the general effect of climate change in their area is fluctuation in rainfall pattern while 16.5% noted that the general effect of climate change is high temperature. Other farmers noted that the effect is less rainfall, drought and excessive rainfall. Catfish farming as an enterprise is profitable with an average profit of ₦205,878.00 (US $1,372.50) per producer in one cropping cycle (8-9) months and it contributed about 55% to household income. The major problem confronting catfish farmers is lack of capital. It is therefore recommended that government should support and encourage commercial, industrial and agricultural banks to provide loans to catfish farming entrepreneurs at low interest rates. Title: African Catfish Farmers` Perception on Climate Change and Contribution of Catfish Production to Household Income in Lagos State, Nigeria Author: Amos, T.T., Adeleke, M.L., Fagbenro, O.A. The perception of catfish farmers on climate change and it effect on the contribution of catfish production to household income in Lagos State, Nigeria were investigated using primary and secondary data as well as structured questionnaire. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 250 African catfish farmers. Descriptive statistics, budgeting and production function analysis, Likert scale were used to analyse the data collected. Majority of the African catfish farmers (87.5%) were aware of climate change, over 50% of the respondents noted that the general effect of climate change in their area is fluctuation in rainfall pattern while 16.5% noted that the general effect of climate change is high temperature. Other farmers noted that the effect is less rainfall, drought and excessive rainfall. Catfish farming as an enterprise is profitable with an average profit of ₦205,878.00 (US $1,372.50) per producer in one cropping cycle (8-9) months and it contributed about 55% to household income. The major problem confronting catfish farmers is lack of capital. It is therefore recommended that government should support and encourage commercial, industrial and agricultural banks to provide loans to catfish farming entrepreneurs at low interest rates. Close

• 18. [Article] Individual Transferable Quotas in a Household Economy: Will The System Work?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Individual Transferable Quotas in a Household Economy: Will The System Work? Author: Uchida, Hirotsuga, Larson, Douglas M., Wilen, James E. Research Paper Title: Individual Transferable Quotas in a Household Economy: Will The System Work? Author: Uchida, Hirotsuga, Larson, Douglas M., Wilen, James E. Research Paper Close

• 19. [Article] Household Consumption Patterns in the U.S. Southeast from Panel Scanner Data: Market Comparison and Demographic Preference Analysis

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Household Consumption Patterns in the U.S. Southeast from Panel Scanner Data: Market Comparison and Demographic Preference Analysis Author: Gorstein, Matthew, Larkin, Sherry presentation Title: Household Consumption Patterns in the U.S. Southeast from Panel Scanner Data: Market Comparison and Demographic Preference Analysis Author: Gorstein, Matthew, Larkin, Sherry presentation Close

• 20. [Article] Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability Assessment and Economic Analysis of Adaptation Strategies in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability Assessment and Economic Analysis of Adaptation Strategies in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam Author: Jolly, Curtis M, Thi Nguyen, Kim Anh, Phuc Bui Nguyen, Thien Chuong, Thi Le, Huyen Trang EEPSEA and Worldfish Center Title: Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability Assessment and Economic Analysis of Adaptation Strategies in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam Author: Jolly, Curtis M, Thi Nguyen, Kim Anh, Phuc Bui Nguyen, Thien Chuong, Thi Le, Huyen Trang EEPSEA and Worldfish Center Close

• 21. [Article] Impacts of climate change and adaptation strategy selection under constrained conditions in Ben Tre province, Vietnam

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impacts of climate change and adaptation strategy selection under constrained conditions in Ben Tre province, Vietnam Author: Le, Huyen Trang EEPSEA and World Fish Center Title: Impacts of climate change and adaptation strategy selection under constrained conditions in Ben Tre province, Vietnam Author: Le, Huyen Trang EEPSEA and World Fish Center Close

• 22. [Article] Socio-economic Impact of Freshwater Pond Fish Farming in Rural Bangladesh

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Socio-economic Impact of Freshwater Pond Fish Farming in Rural Bangladesh Author: Chowdhury, Masudul Hoq Research Paper Title: Socio-economic Impact of Freshwater Pond Fish Farming in Rural Bangladesh Author: Chowdhury, Masudul Hoq Research Paper Close

• 23. [Article] The Margin of the Margins: The girl-and boy-child workers in the fisheries of San Miguel Bay, Province of Camarines Norte, Philippines

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Margin of the Margins: The girl-and boy-child workers in the fisheries of San Miguel Bay, Province of Camarines Norte, Philippines Author: Lim, Cristina, Villaseñor, Jon Michael Research Paper Title: The Margin of the Margins: The girl-and boy-child workers in the fisheries of San Miguel Bay, Province of Camarines Norte, Philippines Author: Lim, Cristina, Villaseñor, Jon Michael Research Paper Close

• 24. [Article] Evaluation of Feed-Type Choices and Performance of Fish Farming in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluation of Feed-Type Choices and Performance of Fish Farming in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Bobola, M.O., Ajibefun, A.I., Fatuase, Adewale Isaac Research Paper and Powerpoint Presentation Title: Evaluation of Feed-Type Choices and Performance of Fish Farming in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Bobola, M.O., Ajibefun, A.I., Fatuase, Adewale Isaac Research Paper and Powerpoint Presentation Close

• 25. [Article] Poverty and Inequality in Seasonal Floodplain Areas of Bangladesh: The Role of Fish Income from Community Based Aquaculture

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Poverty and Inequality in Seasonal Floodplain Areas of Bangladesh: The Role of Fish Income from Community Based Aquaculture Author: Haque, A. B. M. Mahfuzul, Khan, Md. Akhtaruzzaman Abstract Only Title: Poverty and Inequality in Seasonal Floodplain Areas of Bangladesh: The Role of Fish Income from Community Based Aquaculture Author: Haque, A. B. M. Mahfuzul, Khan, Md. Akhtaruzzaman Abstract Only Close

• 26. [Article] Will Lower Interest Rates Trap Households as Unskilled Labor in Small-scale Fisheries?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Will Lower Interest Rates Trap Households as Unskilled Labor in Small-scale Fisheries? Author: Noack, Frederik, Riekhof, Marie-Catherine Abstract Only Title: Will Lower Interest Rates Trap Households as Unskilled Labor in Small-scale Fisheries? Author: Noack, Frederik, Riekhof, Marie-Catherine Abstract Only Close

• 27. [Article] Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment – Reflections and Upshots from Fishing Industry of Kerala, India

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment – Reflections and Upshots from Fishing Industry of Kerala, India Author: Salim, Shyman S. This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Title: Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment – Reflections and Upshots from Fishing Industry of Kerala, India Author: Salim, Shyman S. This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Close

• 28. [Article] Gender Roles, Rural Household Food Security and Entrepreneurship Among Women in Selected Fishing Communities in South Western Nigeria

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Gender Roles, Rural Household Food Security and Entrepreneurship Among Women in Selected Fishing Communities in South Western Nigeria Author: Omolara, Agbebi Funmilola This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Title: Gender Roles, Rural Household Food Security and Entrepreneurship Among Women in Selected Fishing Communities in South Western Nigeria Author: Omolara, Agbebi Funmilola This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Close

• 29. [Article] Innovative diversification of fishing units through women initiatives

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Innovative diversification of fishing units through women initiatives Author: Frangoudes, Katia, Escallier, Christine Research Paper Title: Innovative diversification of fishing units through women initiatives Author: Frangoudes, Katia, Escallier, Christine Research Paper Close

• 30. [Article] Assessing Vulnerability to Poverty in Fishing Communities

  In this paper we develop an index of economic vulnerability which we use conjointly with a more conventional measure of income poverty to explore the different dimensions of poverty (transient, chronic, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Assessing Vulnerability to Poverty in Fishing Communities Author: Béné, Christophe In this paper we develop an index of economic vulnerability which we use conjointly with a more conventional measure of income poverty to explore the different dimensions of poverty (transient, chronic, vulnerability) that affect fishing communities in developing countries. We illustrate the potential uses of this method with cross-sectoral data of farming-fishing communities from a remote rural area in Democratic Republic of Congo. In line with recent works on poverty and vulnerability our analysis suggests that income poverty and economic vulnerability are only loosely correlated at the household level. In particular, the data show that households can remain highly vulnerable even when their incomes lie well above the average local income. The analysis also highlights the high vulnerability of full-time fisherfolks and identifies mobility as a key-factor increasing vulnerability. These different results are consistent with the conclusions usually proposed in the more specialized literature on small-scale fisheries in Africa. Title: Assessing Vulnerability to Poverty in Fishing Communities Author: Béné, Christophe In this paper we develop an index of economic vulnerability which we use conjointly with a more conventional measure of income poverty to explore the different dimensions of poverty (transient, chronic, vulnerability) that affect fishing communities in developing countries. We illustrate the potential uses of this method with cross-sectoral data of farming-fishing communities from a remote rural area in Democratic Republic of Congo. In line with recent works on poverty and vulnerability our analysis suggests that income poverty and economic vulnerability are only loosely correlated at the household level. In particular, the data show that households can remain highly vulnerable even when their incomes lie well above the average local income. The analysis also highlights the high vulnerability of full-time fisherfolks and identifies mobility as a key-factor increasing vulnerability. These different results are consistent with the conclusions usually proposed in the more specialized literature on small-scale fisheries in Africa. Close

• 31. [Article] Food Security Through Aquaculture Development: Lessons From Bangladesh and Malawi

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Food Security Through Aquaculture Development: Lessons From Bangladesh and Malawi Author: Jahan, Khondker, Kambewa, Emma Abstract only. Title: Food Security Through Aquaculture Development: Lessons From Bangladesh and Malawi Author: Jahan, Khondker, Kambewa, Emma Abstract only. Close

• 32. [Article] Japanese Fish Demand and Price Linkage with Foreign Markets

  Japan has about 10% and 15% share for the consumption and trade of marine products respectively, and the trend has significant impacts on world markets. Thus the purpose of this article is to estimate ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Japanese Fish Demand and Price Linkage with Foreign Markets Author: Tada, Minoru Year: 2001 Japan has about 10% and 15% share for the consumption and trade of marine products respectively, and the trend has significant impacts on world markets. Thus the purpose of this article is to estimate the income elasticity of the demand, that includes all kinds of fish usage such as eating out and cooked foods as well as fresh materials for cooking in the household, and to analyze price linkages between domestic and foreign markets. As a result of estimating demand function by commodity, it was found that a) the income elasticity of demand for all usage is higher than that for household material, for many commodities, and b) tuna, bonito, salmon, left-eye flounder, sea bream, shrimp and crab show positive income elasticity. The analysis of price linkage for tuna, salmon, mackerel and shrimp showed that a) Japanese CIF price correlates with world average FOB price for salmon, implying that the prices are determined simultaneously, and b) there exist a time-lag for domestic price to be transmitted to foreign markets for tuna and frozen shrimp, though the lag is for some months. Therefore, Japanese recovery from economic recession will give rise to price hike in world markets for tuna and shrimp, for which supply potentials are worried due to the resources limitation and environmental contamination. Title: Japanese Fish Demand and Price Linkage with Foreign Markets Author: Tada, Minoru Year: 2001 Japan has about 10% and 15% share for the consumption and trade of marine products respectively, and the trend has significant impacts on world markets. Thus the purpose of this article is to estimate the income elasticity of the demand, that includes all kinds of fish usage such as eating out and cooked foods as well as fresh materials for cooking in the household, and to analyze price linkages between domestic and foreign markets. As a result of estimating demand function by commodity, it was found that a) the income elasticity of demand for all usage is higher than that for household material, for many commodities, and b) tuna, bonito, salmon, left-eye flounder, sea bream, shrimp and crab show positive income elasticity. The analysis of price linkage for tuna, salmon, mackerel and shrimp showed that a) Japanese CIF price correlates with world average FOB price for salmon, implying that the prices are determined simultaneously, and b) there exist a time-lag for domestic price to be transmitted to foreign markets for tuna and frozen shrimp, though the lag is for some months. Therefore, Japanese recovery from economic recession will give rise to price hike in world markets for tuna and shrimp, for which supply potentials are worried due to the resources limitation and environmental contamination. Close

• 33. [Article] Roles of Women in Fishery and Community Development in Japan: Through Empowerment for Women's Entrepreneurship

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Roles of Women in Fishery and Community Development in Japan: Through Empowerment for Women's Entrepreneurship Author: Soejima, Kumi, Yamao, Masahiro Research Paper Title: Roles of Women in Fishery and Community Development in Japan: Through Empowerment for Women's Entrepreneurship Author: Soejima, Kumi, Yamao, Masahiro Research Paper Close

• 34. [Article] Responsible shrimp farming in vietnam: call for promoting and strenthening community based management approaches

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Responsible shrimp farming in vietnam: call for promoting and strenthening community based management approaches Author: Nhuong, Tran Van Research Paper Title: Responsible shrimp farming in vietnam: call for promoting and strenthening community based management approaches Author: Nhuong, Tran Van Research Paper Close

• 35. [Article] Technical approaches and aquaculture development alternatives

  Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon systems covered over 22.000 ha, along coastal region from North to South of Thua Thien Hue with 70 km and more than 400.000 inhabitants are living around in lagoon systems. There ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Technical approaches and aquaculture development alternatives Author: Nguyen, Phuoc, Le, Tuan, Le Tat, Chau Uyen, Nguyen, Linh Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon systems covered over 22.000 ha, along coastal region from North to South of Thua Thien Hue with 70 km and more than 400.000 inhabitants are living around in lagoon systems. There are many livelihood activities as fishing, aquaculture and farming. Aquaculture systems are diversified: pond, net-closure in high and low tide systems and farmers and communities had to choose and select proper species and models for adaptation of the regions but they still have not successful, even they lost investment money and capital by environmental problems and uncorrected carrying capacity leading to diseases and low productions. Research results were showed the different technical approaches and aquaculture system alternatives for property aquaculture models in the regions. More than 267 aquaculture households of 15 communes in 5 districts that related to Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon were investigated and shown the figures on over 4000 ha of aquaculture water area of 33 communes: high/low tides of pond systems; cage culture in low tide systems; sandy shrimp culture system; integrated poly-culture and monoculture, while P. monodon was main species in all of systems and models. Efficiency of different alternatives were conducted in intensive of high tide was highest income, net income 100 - 700 mil. VND; semi-intensive of high tide-mono, 10 - 25 mil.; semi-intensive high tide-integrated poly-culture, 20 -40 mil.; semi-intensive-low tide-mono, 3 - 10 mil.; extensive-low tide-poly, 30 -50 mil.; marine water cage culture-poly, 25 - 35 mil., respectively. Effect of different species alternatives were on 267 households in differences, 26.99; 90.22; 221.13; 48.21, P < 0.01. The stock density and composition was conducted in differences of income and benefit for farmers, P < 0.05. Water control and management, dietary composition and feed processing, animal health management were effected on the income and benefit of aquaculture models, P < 0.01 and 0.001. Title: Technical approaches and aquaculture development alternatives Author: Nguyen, Phuoc, Le, Tuan, Le Tat, Chau Uyen, Nguyen, Linh Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon systems covered over 22.000 ha, along coastal region from North to South of Thua Thien Hue with 70 km and more than 400.000 inhabitants are living around in lagoon systems. There are many livelihood activities as fishing, aquaculture and farming. Aquaculture systems are diversified: pond, net-closure in high and low tide systems and farmers and communities had to choose and select proper species and models for adaptation of the regions but they still have not successful, even they lost investment money and capital by environmental problems and uncorrected carrying capacity leading to diseases and low productions. Research results were showed the different technical approaches and aquaculture system alternatives for property aquaculture models in the regions. More than 267 aquaculture households of 15 communes in 5 districts that related to Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon were investigated and shown the figures on over 4000 ha of aquaculture water area of 33 communes: high/low tides of pond systems; cage culture in low tide systems; sandy shrimp culture system; integrated poly-culture and monoculture, while P. monodon was main species in all of systems and models. Efficiency of different alternatives were conducted in intensive of high tide was highest income, net income 100 - 700 mil. VND; semi-intensive of high tide-mono, 10 - 25 mil.; semi-intensive high tide-integrated poly-culture, 20 -40 mil.; semi-intensive-low tide-mono, 3 - 10 mil.; extensive-low tide-poly, 30 -50 mil.; marine water cage culture-poly, 25 - 35 mil., respectively. Effect of different species alternatives were on 267 households in differences, 26.99; 90.22; 221.13; 48.21, P < 0.01. The stock density and composition was conducted in differences of income and benefit for farmers, P < 0.05. Water control and management, dietary composition and feed processing, animal health management were effected on the income and benefit of aquaculture models, P < 0.01 and 0.001. Close

• 36. [Article] Socio-economic Status of the Post-Tsunami Cage Aquaculture Farmers along Andaman Sea Coast, Thailand

  This study focused on analysis of the influences of the Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Programs on the socio-economic status of cage aquaculture farmers along Andaman sea coast, Thailand. The study also emphasized ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Socio-economic Status of the Post-Tsunami Cage Aquaculture Farmers along Andaman Sea Coast, Thailand Author: Songrak, Apirak, Sangchan, Suchat, Tanyaros, Suwat, Anantasuk, Rattanaporn This study focused on analysis of the influences of the Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Programs on the socio-economic status of cage aquaculture farmers along Andaman sea coast, Thailand. The study also emphasized on the enhancement of the livelihood of the farmers. Data was collected by interviewing 164 farmers, who reside in the affected-tsunami areas. The study showed that a large number of farmers were engaged in fish cage culture and small-scale fisheries as main occupations. However, the income from these economic activities could not provide enough for their basic expense, this caused by the effects of tsunami on cage culture. Therefore many farmers have to work as labors. A Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Program since year 2005 has been trying to help and support farmers a fund to improve the materials of aquacultural cages and fishing gears. The analyses showed that the quality and quantity of equipment, seeds and feeds invested in aquaculture farms were increased (P<0.01) comparison to pre-recovery period. Importantly, the farm area, growth rate, amount of product and revenue were improved (P<0.05) during the post-tsunami rehabilitation period. Additionally, the area and quality of house, household consumption, household infrastructures, health care and education were also improved (P<0.01). The satisfaction of farmers regard to the recovery programs was quite high (WAI=3.88). However, their expectation was to have more support of fund and knowledge/technology transfer. In this study, we also found that the knowledge on fish marketing and culture techniques were poor. Lack of alternative income generation would threat on cage culture and small-scale fisheries. Henceforth, the rehabilitation program should be more paid attention on these findings. Capacity building for community strengthening was also important for sustainable post-tsunami aquaculture and small-scale fisheries in this area. Title: Socio-economic Status of the Post-Tsunami Cage Aquaculture Farmers along Andaman Sea Coast, Thailand Author: Songrak, Apirak, Sangchan, Suchat, Tanyaros, Suwat, Anantasuk, Rattanaporn This study focused on analysis of the influences of the Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Programs on the socio-economic status of cage aquaculture farmers along Andaman sea coast, Thailand. The study also emphasized on the enhancement of the livelihood of the farmers. Data was collected by interviewing 164 farmers, who reside in the affected-tsunami areas. The study showed that a large number of farmers were engaged in fish cage culture and small-scale fisheries as main occupations. However, the income from these economic activities could not provide enough for their basic expense, this caused by the effects of tsunami on cage culture. Therefore many farmers have to work as labors. A Post-Tsunami Rehabilitation Program since year 2005 has been trying to help and support farmers a fund to improve the materials of aquacultural cages and fishing gears. The analyses showed that the quality and quantity of equipment, seeds and feeds invested in aquaculture farms were increased (P<0.01) comparison to pre-recovery period. Importantly, the farm area, growth rate, amount of product and revenue were improved (P<0.05) during the post-tsunami rehabilitation period. Additionally, the area and quality of house, household consumption, household infrastructures, health care and education were also improved (P<0.01). The satisfaction of farmers regard to the recovery programs was quite high (WAI=3.88). However, their expectation was to have more support of fund and knowledge/technology transfer. In this study, we also found that the knowledge on fish marketing and culture techniques were poor. Lack of alternative income generation would threat on cage culture and small-scale fisheries. Henceforth, the rehabilitation program should be more paid attention on these findings. Capacity building for community strengthening was also important for sustainable post-tsunami aquaculture and small-scale fisheries in this area. Close

• 37. [Article] An Examination of Productivity Potential of Aquaculture Farms in Alleviating Household Poverty: Estimation and Policy Implications from Nigeria

  This study examines income generation potential and resource- use efficiency of aquaculture farms in Nigeria. A total of 120 aquaculture farms were sampled. Using gross margin (GM) analysis, the result ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: An Examination of Productivity Potential of Aquaculture Farms in Alleviating Household Poverty: Estimation and Policy Implications from Nigeria Author: Ogundari, Kolawole This study examines income generation potential and resource- use efficiency of aquaculture farms in Nigeria. A total of 120 aquaculture farms were sampled. Using gross margin (GM) analysis, the result shows that, all the sampled farms were able to cover their total operating expenses with an average GM > 200,000 naira per annum. The assessed parameters of resource use-efficiency of the farms with stochastic frontier models (SFM) revealed that, elasticities of inputs, such as: pond size, feeds, fingerlings, and other costs were significantly different from zero. While returns to scale of 1.16 obtained from the analysis suggests that, an average farm from the study, exhibits increasing returns to scale. The estimated efficiency score revealed a significant level of inefficiency with an average technical efficiency of about 81%. This suggests that about 19% potential yield are forgone due to inefficiency from the study. The result of sources of technical efficiency shows that; extension, education, stocking density, and credit significantly influenced efficiency of the farms. Similarly, the result of the simulated marginal effects of the inefficiency variables shows that, extension has the highest marginal effects on the efficiency score follows by credit, education, and stocking density. The implications of these findings, therefore, suggest that, aquaculture will provide potential channel of income generation for households in the country considering the size of the profit obtained from the analysis. However, as matter of policy concern, extension with the highest simulated marginal effects on the efficiency score is expected to generate a large increase in the overall performance of the sector if strengthen for sustainable fish production in Nigeria. Title: An Examination of Productivity Potential of Aquaculture Farms in Alleviating Household Poverty: Estimation and Policy Implications from Nigeria Author: Ogundari, Kolawole This study examines income generation potential and resource- use efficiency of aquaculture farms in Nigeria. A total of 120 aquaculture farms were sampled. Using gross margin (GM) analysis, the result shows that, all the sampled farms were able to cover their total operating expenses with an average GM > 200,000 naira per annum. The assessed parameters of resource use-efficiency of the farms with stochastic frontier models (SFM) revealed that, elasticities of inputs, such as: pond size, feeds, fingerlings, and other costs were significantly different from zero. While returns to scale of 1.16 obtained from the analysis suggests that, an average farm from the study, exhibits increasing returns to scale. The estimated efficiency score revealed a significant level of inefficiency with an average technical efficiency of about 81%. This suggests that about 19% potential yield are forgone due to inefficiency from the study. The result of sources of technical efficiency shows that; extension, education, stocking density, and credit significantly influenced efficiency of the farms. Similarly, the result of the simulated marginal effects of the inefficiency variables shows that, extension has the highest marginal effects on the efficiency score follows by credit, education, and stocking density. The implications of these findings, therefore, suggest that, aquaculture will provide potential channel of income generation for households in the country considering the size of the profit obtained from the analysis. However, as matter of policy concern, extension with the highest simulated marginal effects on the efficiency score is expected to generate a large increase in the overall performance of the sector if strengthen for sustainable fish production in Nigeria. Close

• 38. [Article] Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi Author: Nagoli, Joseph, Kambewa, Emma No poster available. Title: Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi Author: Nagoli, Joseph, Kambewa, Emma No poster available. Close

• 39. [Article] Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes Author: Sinaba, Famory, Lemoalle, Jacques, Kodio, Amaga, Pierre, Morand No poster available. Title: Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes Author: Sinaba, Famory, Lemoalle, Jacques, Kodio, Amaga, Pierre, Morand No poster available. Close

• 40. [Article] Impacts of Aquaculture Extension on Pond Operators and the Rural Community

  In 1990-1993 in Kapasia sub-district in central Bangladesh ICLARM introduced low-input aquaculture for pond owners to adapt into their farming systems. Impacts on production, fish consumption and markets ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impacts of Aquaculture Extension on Pond Operators and the Rural Community Author: Sultana, Parvin, Khan, Akm Firoz, Thompson, Paul M., Nuruzzaman, Md. Year: 2001 In 1990-1993 in Kapasia sub-district in central Bangladesh ICLARM introduced low-input aquaculture for pond owners to adapt into their farming systems. Impacts on production, fish consumption and markets were assessed in 1998-1999. The percentage of ponds stocked increased from 1990 to 1998, but did not differ significantly between past participants (increased from 61% to 90%), neighboring pond operators or a control area. In 1992 participants produced 2 t/ha compared with 0.5 t/ha in 1990. In 1997-1998 the previous participants produced significantly more 2.2 t/ha, compared with 1.6 t/ha for other pond operators in Kapasia and 1.3 t/ha in the control area (p<0.001, t-test). Non-participants learnt of aquaculture from neighbors or mass media. Total production from ponds in the project area in 1998 was 4.2 times greater than in 1990. Without that project, production would probably have gradually increased 2.8 times. Local fish markets were surveyed in 1991 and 1999. The volume of fish traded increased 8 times. Carp from local ponds now dominate trade. Consequently the real price of carp has fallen, while that of indigenous fish has increased. Detailed participatory monitoring revealed much higher fish consumption than recall data. Pond owning households consumed 211 kg per household in 1998-1999 (just under 90 g/person/day), about 25% came from their own ponds. Small fish purchased or caught in flooded fields were mainly consumed, pond fish were sold for income. Title: Impacts of Aquaculture Extension on Pond Operators and the Rural Community Author: Sultana, Parvin, Khan, Akm Firoz, Thompson, Paul M., Nuruzzaman, Md. Year: 2001 In 1990-1993 in Kapasia sub-district in central Bangladesh ICLARM introduced low-input aquaculture for pond owners to adapt into their farming systems. Impacts on production, fish consumption and markets were assessed in 1998-1999. The percentage of ponds stocked increased from 1990 to 1998, but did not differ significantly between past participants (increased from 61% to 90%), neighboring pond operators or a control area. In 1992 participants produced 2 t/ha compared with 0.5 t/ha in 1990. In 1997-1998 the previous participants produced significantly more 2.2 t/ha, compared with 1.6 t/ha for other pond operators in Kapasia and 1.3 t/ha in the control area (p<0.001, t-test). Non-participants learnt of aquaculture from neighbors or mass media. Total production from ponds in the project area in 1998 was 4.2 times greater than in 1990. Without that project, production would probably have gradually increased 2.8 times. Local fish markets were surveyed in 1991 and 1999. The volume of fish traded increased 8 times. Carp from local ponds now dominate trade. Consequently the real price of carp has fallen, while that of indigenous fish has increased. Detailed participatory monitoring revealed much higher fish consumption than recall data. Pond owning households consumed 211 kg per household in 1998-1999 (just under 90 g/person/day), about 25% came from their own ponds. Small fish purchased or caught in flooded fields were mainly consumed, pond fish were sold for income. Close

• 41. [Article] Internet Versus Telephone in Contingent Valuation: Application to the Kyoto Protocol

  Abstract only with list of additional readings

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Internet Versus Telephone in Contingent Valuation: Application to the Kyoto Protocol Author: Jenkins-Smith, Hank, Weimer, David L., Silva, Carol, Bohara, Alok K., Berrens, Robert P. Year: 2001 Abstract only with list of additional readings Title: Internet Versus Telephone in Contingent Valuation: Application to the Kyoto Protocol Author: Jenkins-Smith, Hank, Weimer, David L., Silva, Carol, Bohara, Alok K., Berrens, Robert P. Year: 2001 Abstract only with list of additional readings Close

• 42. [Article] Who is responsible for fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Who is responsible for fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka? Author: Amarasingher, Upali Sarath, Wilson, Clevo, Kularatne, Mohottala Gedara, De Silva, Sena, Pascoe, Sean Abstract only. Title: Who is responsible for fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka? Author: Amarasingher, Upali Sarath, Wilson, Clevo, Kularatne, Mohottala Gedara, De Silva, Sena, Pascoe, Sean Abstract only. Close

• 43. [Article] The Australian National Recreational Fishing Survey: 2000-01

  The survey, commencing in May 2000, is the first broad based national recreational fishing survey of its kind in Australia. While primarily designed to provide biologic and fisher participant data, it ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Australian National Recreational Fishing Survey: 2000-01 Author: Reid, Dennis, Campbell, David, Henry, Gary, Lyle, Jeremy, Coleman, Anne, West, Laurie, McGlennon, David Year: 2001 The survey, commencing in May 2000, is the first broad based national recreational fishing survey of its kind in Australia. While primarily designed to provide biologic and fisher participant data, it provides a platform for the collection of data applicable to economic policy questions. The survey methodology is based on a nation wide random selection of households for which base data is collected. Those in the household indicating their likely participation in fishing over the coming twelve months are invited to join the recreational fishing survey. These participating in the longitudinal survey are interviewed over the twelve months of the survey by telephone using the Kewagama Research respondent facilitation diary methodology. The offsite survey is supported with on-site creel surveys to verify participant responses throughout the duration of the survey. Because the primary focus of the survey is the collection of biological and fishing data, it is not always possible to link economic data to a particular fishing activity, species or fishing site. The economic data is identified according to whether it is at home or away from home expenditure, the economic zone in which the expenditure has occurred and the proportion of expenditure attributable to recreational fishing activity. The aim in limiting the economic data in this manner is to ensure the provision of robustness data over the full range of the national survey. The economic and behavioural data to be provided by the survey will be constructive input to important to policy issues concerning the assessment and the use of fish, marine, coastal and inland water resources. Title: The Australian National Recreational Fishing Survey: 2000-01 Author: Reid, Dennis, Campbell, David, Henry, Gary, Lyle, Jeremy, Coleman, Anne, West, Laurie, McGlennon, David Year: 2001 The survey, commencing in May 2000, is the first broad based national recreational fishing survey of its kind in Australia. While primarily designed to provide biologic and fisher participant data, it provides a platform for the collection of data applicable to economic policy questions. The survey methodology is based on a nation wide random selection of households for which base data is collected. Those in the household indicating their likely participation in fishing over the coming twelve months are invited to join the recreational fishing survey. These participating in the longitudinal survey are interviewed over the twelve months of the survey by telephone using the Kewagama Research respondent facilitation diary methodology. The offsite survey is supported with on-site creel surveys to verify participant responses throughout the duration of the survey. Because the primary focus of the survey is the collection of biological and fishing data, it is not always possible to link economic data to a particular fishing activity, species or fishing site. The economic data is identified according to whether it is at home or away from home expenditure, the economic zone in which the expenditure has occurred and the proportion of expenditure attributable to recreational fishing activity. The aim in limiting the economic data in this manner is to ensure the provision of robustness data over the full range of the national survey. The economic and behavioural data to be provided by the survey will be constructive input to important to policy issues concerning the assessment and the use of fish, marine, coastal and inland water resources. Close

• 44. [Article] A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia Author: Stacey, Natasha, Fitriana, Ria Presentation Title: A Value Chain Analysis of Fish Products: Case study from Pantar Island, Eastern Indonesia Author: Stacey, Natasha, Fitriana, Ria Presentation Close

• 45. [Article] The Total Economic Value of Small-Scale Fisheries with a Characterization of Post-Landing Trends: an Application in Madagascar with Global Relevance

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Total Economic Value of Small-Scale Fisheries with a Characterization of Post-Landing Trends: an Application in Madagascar with Global Relevance Author: Barnes-Mauthe, Michele, Zafindrasilivonona, Bienvenue, Oleson, Kirsten L.L. Presentaiton Title: The Total Economic Value of Small-Scale Fisheries with a Characterization of Post-Landing Trends: an Application in Madagascar with Global Relevance Author: Barnes-Mauthe, Michele, Zafindrasilivonona, Bienvenue, Oleson, Kirsten L.L. Presentaiton Close

• 46. [Article] The Role of Fish for Food and Nutrition Security: A Review

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Role of Fish for Food and Nutrition Security: A Review Author: Kawarazuka, Nozomi Abstract only. Title: The Role of Fish for Food and Nutrition Security: A Review Author: Kawarazuka, Nozomi Abstract only. Close

• 47. [Article] Regional Preferences in the Spanish Meat and Seafood Consumption

  In the study of a geographically aggregated market, the choice of a representative household leads to consider the whole territory as a single, homogeneous one. However, there are reasons to believe that ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Regional Preferences in the Spanish Meat and Seafood Consumption Author: Millán, Joaquín A. Year: 2001 In the study of a geographically aggregated market, the choice of a representative household leads to consider the whole territory as a single, homogeneous one. However, there are reasons to believe that regional preference differences do exist when there are important cultural and climatic differences among regions, and, historically, most of them have developed and enriched their own cuisines and food preferences, as in Spain. The econometric analysis of separate demand systems of meat and seafood consumption for the aggregate Spain and for three regions, shows that differences are reflected in the patterns of0 complementarity and substitution. Title: Regional Preferences in the Spanish Meat and Seafood Consumption Author: Millán, Joaquín A. Year: 2001 In the study of a geographically aggregated market, the choice of a representative household leads to consider the whole territory as a single, homogeneous one. However, there are reasons to believe that regional preference differences do exist when there are important cultural and climatic differences among regions, and, historically, most of them have developed and enriched their own cuisines and food preferences, as in Spain. The econometric analysis of separate demand systems of meat and seafood consumption for the aggregate Spain and for three regions, shows that differences are reflected in the patterns of0 complementarity and substitution. Close

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• 49. [Article] Instutionalization of Coastal Area and Fisheries Co-Management in Western Visayas, Philippines

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