The first three years experience in the use of fish aggregating devices in Mauritius.
Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) have been set around Mauritius since 1985 and the observations, catch data and fishing techniques used since then have been analysed. Following the development of a design suited to the Mauritian context, 23 FADs were set, 15 of which are still in place. Fishing in the vicinity of FADs by artisanal, sports and part time fishermen is successful and is increasing progressively. By conservative estimate, over 330 t of pelagic fish are caught annually around the FADs. The average daily catch per boat of the artisanal fishery is 50 kg, compared to a catch rate of less than 5 kg per fisherman in the lagoon and outer reef area. The catch per FAD per year was estimated at around 47.5 t of fish. The main species caught are given.
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| Format: | Project biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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1989
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/310967E http://www.fao.org/3/a-310967e.htm |
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