The History and Characteristics of the Mobulid Ray Fishery in the Bohol Sea, Philippines.

ABSTRACT: The fishery for mobulid rays, also known as devil rays, has been practiced in the Bohol Sea for over a century yet very little is known about its history and characteristics. This study provides the first detailed description of the mobulid ray fishery in the Bohol Sea, Philippines. It describes the history and evolution of the fishery from the 19th century to 2013. It characterizes the fishery based on the species targeted, gears used, the organization, catch distribution, processing, monetary value, and the market of its by-products. This paper also analyses the changes that occurred through time, the management of the fishery and the drivers of the fishery. A multi-disciplinary approach was employed by combining ethno-historical research methods and catch landing monitoring in four prim

SUBMITTER: Acebes JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5004919 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature