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

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 64 p.

Author Thomas, S.N.; Edwin, L.; Chinnadurai S.; Harsha, K.; Salagrama, V.; Prakash, R.; Prajith, K.K.; Diei-Ouadi, Y.; He, P. & Ward, A.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-132338-0

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular

Series number No. 1204

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) 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.

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​Thomas, S.N., Edwin, L., Chinnadurai, S., Harsha, K., Salagrama, V., Prakash, R., Prajith, K.K., Diei-Ouadi, Y., He, P. and Ward, A. 2020. Food and gear loss from selected gillnet and trammel net fisheries of India. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular No. 1204. Rome, FAO.

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