Socio-economic Status of Small Scale Fishery in Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lanka

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dc.contributor.authorMayoshi, M.P.A.
dc.contributor.authorWickramaratne, I.U.
dc.contributor.authorAbeyrathne, W.A.S.K.
dc.date.accessioned2022-08-23T08:22:43Z
dc.date.available2022-08-23T08:22:43Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractSmall scale fisheries in Sri Lanka make an important contribution to the livelihood, protein nutrition, and food supply as a developing country. Koggala lagoon in Southern province of Sri Lanka was selected as a study site due to lack of published research work on this regard. The objectives are studying status related to socio-economics of small scale fishermen, constrains of small scale fishery on the study area and to suggest an optimum management strategy. Fifty fishermen were interviewed using pre-tested structured questionnaire by using convenience sampling method from January to May 2021. The sample size was selected from five areas in order to scatter around the lagoon. Primary data and secondary data were collected from personal interviews and field observations, past research articles respectively. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data. According to variables of fishermen information, 100% male fisherman represented in the area. 52% were middle aged fishermen, 36-50 years old. 84% of fishermen were married. 40% fishermen educated up to grade ten. According to job-related variables, 48% fishermen had 16-32 years of fishing experience. 42% fishermen had a monthly income range between LKR 20,001- LKR 30,000. 36% fishermen had hired work as an alternative income source other than lagoon fishery. According to information of family, 45% fishermen had medium size family include 4-5 members. According to the study, constrains that related to livelihood were increasing tourism activities, decrease vegetation coverage area around lagoon, increase illegal fishing activities and increase of crocodile population. Study revealed that most fishermen partially depend on fishing. Results proved fishermen had satisfactory wealth condition according to monthly income even though lagoon condition became poorer. Based on currently studied constraints that related to livelihood, there is an urgent need for conservation of Koggala lagoon sustainably, while enhancing fishermen livelihood. It can be recommended immediate implementation of optimum management strategy addressing aforementioned issues with further research and make aware lagoon associated stakeholders, including government and non- government authorities. Keywords: Small Scale fisherman; Koggla; Coastal Fishery; Socio-Economic Statusen_US
dc.identifier.isbn978-624-5856-04-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/9526/Page%2053%20-%20IRCUWU2021-492%20-Mayoshi-%20Socio-economic%20Status%20of%20Small-scale%20Fishery%20in%20Koggala%20Lagoon%20Sri%20Lanka.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUva Wellassa University of Sri Lankaen_US
dc.subjectAquaculture and Fisheriesen_US
dc.subjectFisheries Industryen_US
dc.subjectFishen_US
dc.subjectEconomicsen_US
dc.titleSocio-economic Status of Small Scale Fishery in Koggala Lagoon, Sri Lankaen_US
dc.title.alternativeInternational Research Conference 2021en_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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