Social and economic implications of small-scale mud crab (Scylla serrata) aquaculture: the case of organised community groups

Mirera, David Oersted; Ochiewo, Jacob; Munyi, Fridah

doi:10.1007/s10499-014-9762-x

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“…Shrimp farming is known for high yield potentiality and providing higher returns to farmers [209]. Moreover, consumers often prefer organic shrimp products, which remains highly profitable [210,211] economic status of stakeholders and environmental benefits [212,213]. Another important crustacean example is crab farming, which has several success stories in aquaculture development and provides a reliable source of income for rural stakeholders [214].…”

Section: Shrimp Crab Polyculturementioning

confidence: 99%

RETRACTED: Advantage of Species Diversification to Facilitate Sustainable Development of Aquaculture Sector

Kim

Shinde

Kadam

et al. 2022

Biology

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Intensified agrochemical-based monoculture systems worldwide are under adoption to meet the challenge of human population growth and the ever-growing global demand for food. However, this path has been opposed and criticized because it involves overexploitation of land, monoculture of few species, excessive input of agrochemicals, and adverse impacts on human health and the environment. The wide diversity among polyculture systems practiced across the globe has created confusion over the priority of a single strategy towards sustainable aquaculture development and safer products. Herein, we highlight the significance of polyculture and integrated aquaculture practices in conveying the successful transition of the aquaculture industry towards sustainable development. So far, the established thought is that the precise selection of aquatic species and a focus on compatible and complementary species combinations are supposed to facilitate rapid progress in food production with more profitability and sustainability. Therefore, the advantages of species diversification are discussed from an ecological perspective to enforce aquaculture expansion. This account asserts that a diverse range of aquaculture practices can promote synergies among farmed species, enhance system resilience, enable conservation, decrease ecological footprints, and provide social benefits such as diversified income and local food security.

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Section: Shrimp Crab Polyculturementioning

confidence: 99%

RETRACTED: Advantage of Species Diversification to Facilitate Sustainable Development of Aquaculture Sector

Kim

Shinde

Kadam

et al. 2022

Biology

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“…By establishing community groups similar to the self-group of Kali estuary, fishers would likely enhance their livelihoods, strengthen social capital and increase their competitiveness in the market. Mirera et al (2014) in their study on community organised groups in Kenya found that members of these groups acknowledged that mud crab farming in addition to food supply and direct income also provides employment opportunities and promotes mangrove conservation and restoration. Nevertheless, there were complications with local authorities regarding the use of land and mangroves and also unfair price competition of the crabs due to the lack of policies controlling the market (Mirera et al, 2014).…”

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“…Mirera et al (2014) in their study on community organised groups in Kenya found that members of these groups acknowledged that mud crab farming in addition to food supply and direct income also provides employment opportunities and promotes mangrove conservation and restoration. Nevertheless, there were complications with local authorities regarding the use of land and mangroves and also unfair price competition of the crabs due to the lack of policies controlling the market (Mirera et al, 2014). This therefore suggests that if small-scale mud crab farming would be promoted and implemented by the help of governmental or non-governmental organisations in south west India, policies and clear guidelines should be developed regarding land and mangrove use.…”

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The application of the sustainable livelihood approach to small scale-fisheries: The case of mud crab Scylla serrata in South west India

Apine

Turner

Rodwell

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Ocean & Coastal Management

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The sustainable livelihood approach is an analytical framework that helps identifying the assets that local communities rely on, the risks they are subjected to, organisations and institutions influence their daily lives and the strategies they undertake. This is a valuable approach in small-scale fisheries management as artisanal fisheries are exposed to uncertainty in terms of supply and demand, and fishing activities usually are influenced by social and institutional factors. However, in spite of its usefulness and the fact that this approach has been previously used in projects targeting small-scale fisher communities, it is still not widely applied to small-scale fisheries. In this study we applied the sustainable livelihood approach as an analytical tool to assess the potential of the mud crab Scylla serrata as a sustainable livelihood resource for the southwest Indian states such as Karnataka. As fishers worldwide face continuous pressure from industrial fishing fleets and decreased fish stocks and their productivity, we also identified what could be the potential barriers to small-scale mud crab farming for communities that are already are involved in mud crab fishing. Data were collected and analysed from a semi-structured questionnaire, two focus group discussions and key informant interviews conducted in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. The results indicated that though mud crab is perceived as a good source of income in this area, at present it is not recognised as a steady source of income due to the unpredictable fishery catches. Respondents were aware of mud crab farming yet stated the lack of land and financial resources as the main barriers and only the minority expressed any interest in undertaking such activity. The sustainable livelihood approach proved to be a valuable research tool for identifying matters of concern for local communities regarding their source of livelihoods and barriers to small-scale aquaculture.

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“…In a crab farming endeavor, the type of crab chosen is important from the return on investment perspective. From literature, the giant mud crabs (Scylla serrata) have a sustainable potential for capacity building (Mirera, Ochiewo, & Munyi, 2014), depending on the geographic region. For Malaysia, mud crab farming is a limited, small-scale aquaculture activity as the built environment is the crucial factor in achieving significant income.…”

Section: Crab Farmingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Translational Research in University-Industry Collaboration through Crab Farming for Socio-Economic Alleviation of Disadvantage Communities

Hashim

Yusoff

Aminuddin

et al. 2020

E-BPJ

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Innovations can be translated into social entrepreneurship to benefit disadvantage communities. This paper narrates the social entrepreneurship project between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Selangor (UCS). UNIMAS’s crab cage innovation was implemented at the Pulau Salak community in Santubong, Sarawak. The social entrepreneurship expertise was provided by UCS. The translational research cum collaborative project has improved the living standards by exploiting on the built environment which is perfect for crab farming. Aquaculture as a cash crop will ensure food security and significant economic growth. Translational research projects should be the new normal after the pandemic lockdowns. Keywords: Translational research; Social entrepreneurship; Socio-economy; Aquaculture. eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2098

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Social and economic implications of small-scale mud crab (Scylla serrata) aquaculture: the case of organised community groups

Cited by 17 publications

References 22 publications

RETRACTED: Advantage of Species Diversification to Facilitate Sustainable Development of Aquaculture Sector

RETRACTED: Advantage of Species Diversification to Facilitate Sustainable Development of Aquaculture Sector

The application of the sustainable livelihood approach to small scale-fisheries: The case of mud crab Scylla serrata in South west India

Applying Translational Research in University-Industry Collaboration through Crab Farming for Socio-Economic Alleviation of Disadvantage Communities

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