Fishing Operation and Fisheries Surrounding the Artificial Reefs
Abstract
The paper reveals the background of artificial reefs (ARs) installation in Thailand, materials used to make ARs, types of ARs, the research works before and after the installation of ARs, the fishing gears and methods that operated around the ARs areas. The introduction for data collection methods, types of fishing gears and effort suitable for fishing in ARs areas for fishery sustainable management and friendly to the environment. Consequently, the enhancing activities and community based fishery management approach are also mentioned.
Citation
Supongpan, M. (2005). Fishing operation and fisheries surrounding the artificial reefs. In Proceedings of the 2nd Regional Workshop on Enhancing Coastal Resources: Artificial Reefs in Southeast Asia, 9-12 November, 2004, Thailand (pp. 243-255). Samut Prakan, Thailand: Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.