Food and gear loss from selected gillnet and trammel net fisheries of India

This publication is based on an assessment of fish and fishing gear loss from selected gillnet and trammel net fisheries of India. It presents information on the types, causes and levels of losses, as well as technological, social, environmental and policy options to reduce losses from fishing and post-harvest operations. A secondary data review provided a preliminary understanding of fish and gear losses in India. Data from state governments, fishers cooperative societies, and community centres was used to address some knowledge gaps. Research teams undertook primary data collection in 12 locations, and 583 fishing vessels were surveyed. Respondents in group and key informant interviews included vessel captains, crew, fish vendors and auction agents. Women respondents were interviewed where available. The study found that gillnet fisheries were characterized by sizeable losses of both fish and gear, with a number of causes being highlighted. The combined loss of fish and nets amounted to almost one third of a motorized vessel owner’s income, and was significantly higher than the household’s expenditure on fishing, household maintenance, quality-of-life costs (healthcare, etc.), loan servicing, or leisure activities. Conclusions seek to locate the fish and gear losses in the wider fisheries and macroeconomic context, and emphasize the need to address them as part of broader and holistic development and management agendas. This publication will be of interest to technical specialists and extension agents concerned with loss and waste prevention and reduction, and to those wishing to learn more about the topic and conduct similar research.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	1423211766427 Thomas, S.N., 185034 FAO, Rome (Italy). Fisheries and Aquaculture Dept. eng, 1423211766426 Edwin, L., 1423211781071 Chinnadurai S., 1423211781072 Harsha, K., 176871 Salagrama, V., 1423211781073 Prakash, R., 1423211781074 Prajith, K.K., 187306 Diei-Ouadi, Y., 167667 He Pingguo, 185856 Ward, A.R.
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Rome (Italy) FAO 2020
Subjects:	fishes, fishing gear, gillnets, value chains, losses, postharvest losses, economic situation, fishery management, environmental legislation, development programmes, questionnaires, case studies, SDGs, Goal 14 Life below water,
Online Access:	http://www.fao.org/3/ca8382en/CA8382EN.pdf https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8382en
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