Small-scale mud crab fishery of Ayeyarwaddy Delta : a case study of Bogalay Township | |
Author | Khin Yadanar Oo |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.NR-14-01 |
Subject(s) | Crabs--Environmental aspects--Myanmar--Ayeyarwaddy Delta Crabs--Environmental aspects--Myanmar--Bogalay |
Note | A thesis submitted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Natural Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Series Statement | Thesis ; no. NR-14-01 |
Abstract | Mud crab resource has a potential to improve the socio-economic status of the coastal communities. Mud crab farming is an alternative livelihood activity, which is eco-friendly to raise the economic status of coastal poor fishersand unemployed youths. The mangrove crab is found in muddy areas associated with mangroves and sea grass beds in the tidal mouths of rivers and sheltered bays. Mangrove deforestation is likely to have a negative impact on mud crab population and fisheries since this species is strongly associated with mangroves throughout its life cycle. Coastal population of Myanmar includes significant numbers of poor and vulnerable people with the majority dependent on fisheries activities and aquatic products for income and nutritional security. All of these resources coming from mangrove forest support the livelihoods of the people of Myanmar in a variety of ways. Mud crabs is one of the most commercially important marine lives and become contributing to thelivelihood of the poor fishersin Myanmar. This study investigatedthe income contribution of small-scale household mud crab production to the coastal community and their awareness about the role of mangrove forests in their livelihood particularly on mud crab capture and culture. Then the status of small-scale mud crab production was explored in terms of technology, management and government support. |
Year | 2014 |
Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. NR-14-01 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
Academic Program/FoS | Natural Resources Management (NRM) |
Chairperson(s) | Grunbuhel, Clemens |
Examination Committee(s) | Jourdain, Damien;Ebbers, Theo W. |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway (NMFA) |
Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2014 |