Journal of Environmental Biology

Environmental and socio-economic benefits of integrated fisheries management in Korea

Sang-Go Lee¹, Md. Hashmi Sakib^1,2* and M. Aminur Rahman^1,3 ? 

¹World Fisheries University Pilot Programme, Pukyong National University, 365 Sinseon-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48547, Republic of Korea

²Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, EXIM Bank Agricultural University Bangladesh, Chapainawabganj 6300, Bangladesh

³Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore 7408, Bangladesh

*Corresponding Author Email : sakib20067@gmail.com

Paper received: 19.02.2020 ?????? ???????????????????????????????????????Revised received: 16.04.2020 ???????????? ?????????????????????????????????Accepted: 14.08.2020

Abstract

Aim: Seasonal closure was integrated with fisheries stock rebuilding plans (FSRP) to observe the changes in productivity and socio-economic status of fishery sector.

Methodology: Ten commercial species namely sandfish, blue crab, octopus, tokobushi abalone, skate ray, cod, yellow croaker, filefish, Korean flounder and purplish Washington clam were considered from FSRP to conduct this study. Closed season was incorporated with FSRP in terms of sandfish, blue crab, octopus, skate ray and yellow croaker fishery. Year-round open fishery was applied for other five species (viz., tokobushi abalone, cod, filefish, Korean flounder and purplish Washington clam) in FSRP. Annual fish landing data were collected from 1991 to 2016. Changing patterns in catch history, revenue and social status were evaluated.?

Results: Due to achieve enough time to breed and feed during seasonal closure, the production was increased dramatically in five marine species, sandfish, blue crab, octopus, skate ray, and yellow croaker. Besides, 86% increased revenue was earned from the integrated policy. Livelihood improved during the last 10 years of FSRP.

Interpretation: Mixed catch, economic loss of fishermen and biology of species are the key factors for continuing integrated fisheries management policy successfully.?

Key words: FSRP, Integrated management, Marine species, Seasonal closure, Socio-economic

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