Fishery economics
| dc.creator | Tussing, A.R. | |
| dc.date | 2023-04-27T12:11:28Z | |
| dc.date | 2023-04-27T12:11:28Z | |
| dc.date | 1971 | |
| dc.date | 2018-01-10T07:15:53.0000000Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-27T21:34:22Z | |
| dc.description | The proportional weight of fisheries in the national economies of the Indian Ocean countries varies considerably but, in general, fisheries are not a major sector of the economy. The recorded catch volumes from the Indian Ocean increased at a rate of about 6% annually between 1964 and 1968, but 21% of the absolute increase was attributable to non-Indian Ocean countries (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, U.S.S.R. and 39% of the remainder to one country, Thailand. Recorded catches from several countries have been declining. Estimates are presented of average unit values of landings, exports and imports by country, and for some species and products. Typically, most of the catch reaches the consumer in “fresh” conditions. Preservation is limited to sun-drying, or curing with salt or smoke. Freezing or refrigeration is rare, except for products destined for export. Canning and reduction are also uncommon. The modal fishing enterprise is a single-family ownership in which fishing is the principal occupa tion; it employs one or more small vessels of local design and local materials, without mechanical power. Labour other than the owner's immediate family is compensated on a share basis. The catch is typically sold to a “middleman”, who supplies working credit as well as marketing services. Other patterns, however, are significant. Recent fisheries development seems to have been mainly extensive, resulting from an increase in fishermen and vessels. Per vessel product has been constant or declined in most countries. | |
| dc.format | VIII, 41 | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/c3961e | |
| dc.identifier | http://www.fao.org/3/a-c3961e.pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/227220 | |
| dc.language | English | |
| dc.publisher | FAO ; | |
| dc.rights | FAO | |
| dc.title | Fishery economics | |
| dc.title | Fishery economics | |
| dc.type | Document |