Problems and constraints in Philippine municipal fisheries: The case of San Miguel Bay,Camarines Sur |
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Authors: | Cristina P Lim Yoshiaki Matsuda Yukio Shigemi |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Fisheries, Kagoshima University, 4-50-20 Shimoarata, 890 Kagoshima City, Japan;(2) Present address: Department of Social Science, Ateneo de Naga, Naga City, Philippines |
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Abstract: | The Philippine fisheries accounted for 3.7% of the gross national product at current prices. The sector employed about 990,872
persons. Of the divisions comprising the industry, municipal fisheries continued to contribute the largest share of fish production.
However, the sector is beset with problems, many of which are best examplified by the case of San Miguel Bay (SMB). This paper
presents the problems and constraints confronting SMB, a common property resource. This bay's open access condition has led
to various problems, such as declining fishery resources, depressed socioeconomic conditions, illegal fishing, increasing
population, and conflict among resource users. A poor marketing system, low level of fishing technology, fishermen's noncompliance
and authorities' lax enforcement of rules and regulations, as well as lack of alternative sources of income further characterize
the condition in SMB. Establishment of fishing rights, improvement of the marketing system, provision of alternative sources
of income, and improvement of fishing technology were some of the solutions suggested. One major constraint, however, is financial,
Comanagement complemented with other management tools has been proposed in addressing the problems in SMB. |
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Keywords: | Philippine municipal fisheries Problems Constraints San Miguel Bay Comanagement |
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