Aswathy, N and Shanmugam, T R and Sathiadhas, R (2011) Economic viability of mechanized fishing units and socio-economics of fishing ban in Kerala. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 58 (2). pp. 115-120.
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Abstract
In open access unregulated marine fisheries, the viability of a fishing unit greatly influences the entry or exit of vessels in the fishing industry. The economic performance of fishing operations is affected by various factors including fluctuations in revenue, diminishing catch per unit of effort, unforeseen increases in the cost of key inputs and catch and effort restrictions. Capital and labour will continue to enter the fishery until the economic rents are totally dissipated and profits to individual units are reduced to the level of their opportunity costs. In the long run, the reduction in catch rates lead to reduction in fishing effort levels. The economic performance also plays a crucial role in the investment decisions at micro level. The paper analyses the viability of various mechanized fishing units in the Kerala state using different economic and financial indicators. Socioeconomic impact of fishing ban on fishing labour was also worked out and suggestions were given for improving the livelihood security of fish workers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Economic viability; Livelihood security; Resource conservation |
| Subjects: | Socio Economics and Extension Marine Fisheries > Trawl Ban Socio Economics and Extension > Fisheries Economics |
| Divisions: | CMFRI-Kochi > Socio-Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Socio-Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division CMFRI-Kochi > Socio-Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Socio-Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division |
| Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Jul 2011 12:18 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Jul 2020 10:17 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/8669 |
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