Participatory Action Research for Pattern Development of Restoration and Conservation in Fisheries Resou

Abstract

        Serrated mud crab (Scylla spp. Forskal) is a very important aquatic animal in Thai economy. Its fishery is also the main occupation of fisherman, who has been living in eastern part of Thailand. Recently, its population and abundance have been rapidly reduced in the natural habitat from over-fishing and other activities, including the mangrove deforestation and the decline of water quality in an estuary. This research focused on the guideline of solving problems and developing economical culture methods, which were suitable on based-area and associated with the necessary requirement of local community. Besides, scientific knowledge was applied to develop the efficient economic culture of this species. To conclude, the opinions and methods of local Fisherman Club for restoration of crab resource were the release of small-sized crabs to the sea, the release of female brood stocks (buried female crab) to the sea, and the reduction of the deforestation of mangrove forest