Social Status of Hook and Line Fishermen in Visakhapatnam
Social Status of Hook and Line Fishermen in Visakhapatnam
Date
2012
Authors
Immanuel, Sheela
Rao, G. Syda
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
This study aims to document the socio economic
profile of the fisherfolk involved in hook and line
fishing. The study was conducted among a sample
of 100 fishermen involved in hook and line fishing
in Pedajalaripeta village in Visakhapatnam district
of Andhra Pradesh. Field survey method was
adopted for data collection. Forty three percent of
the fishermen were between the age group of 36-
45 years, and all of them belonged to Hindu religion
and Jalari caste. Nearly 72% of the male population
above the age of fifteen was also involved in hook
and line fishing. The daily income of the fisherfolk
was dependent on fish catch and it varied from
Rs.150 to Rs.1 000. Regarding the ownership pattern,
32% owned fibre catamaran and 9% owned wooden
catamaran. The important types of hook and line
operated in the area were long line and hand line.
Only single day fishing trips were operated in the
study area. In 28% of the families, the fisherwomen
were involved in fish marketing and their monthly
income ranged from Rs. 3 000 to Rs. 7 500. Poor
implementation of regulations and excess fishing
capacity were reported as major constraints. The
study also suggests ways to improve the socio
economic status of hook and line fishermen
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Keywords
Hook and line, fishers, social status
Citation
Fishery Techn 49 (2 ) : 204 - 209