Impact of COVID-19 and closed fishing season on commercial fishers of Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the disruption of fishing activities due to COVID-19 and closed fishing season can provide an immediate reference for policy directions that help the government direct its resources to the most affected agricultural sectors. This study examined the impact of COVID-19 and closed fishing season on the commercial fishers' fishing operation and economic well-being in Davao Gulf, Mindanao. A total of N = 66 commercial fishers, 33 ringnet and 33 bagnet fishers were interviewed one-on-one in their homes and in the landing sites using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was further validated using four focus groups in the study areas (N = 55). The findings of the study showed that the average catch per fishing trip for ringnet and bagnet fishers were 1,719 kg and 417 kg. The common

SUBMITTER: Macusi ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9759402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature