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Case Studies on Co-management of Artisanal Fisheries of Sri Lanka

Creator:: Amarasinghe, Upali S., Wattage, Premachandra, and Gunawardane, Nuwan D.P.
Abstract:: Fisheries co-management is essentially the sharing of responsibilities and/or authority between the government and local resource users to manage the fishery resource. This strategy is recognized as a solution to the problems encountered in centralized top-down management approaches. In the 'stake net fishery' of Negombo estuary in Sri Lanka, an...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: Lanka Author(s): Upali S. Amarasinghe , Nuwan D.P. Gunawardane , Premachandra Wattage

Investigation of Socioeconomic Characteristics of Agricultural Communities in Relation to the Development of Culture-Based Fisheries in Non-Perennial Reservoirs of Sri Lanka

Creator:: Kularatne, Mohottala G., Amarasinghe, Upali S., De Silva, Sena S., and Jayasinghe, U. Asanka D.
Abstract:: Participation of community groups is one of the main requirements for culture-based fisheries (CBF) in non-perennial reservoirs of Sri Lanka. Homogeneity of the group characteristics facilitates to arrive at collective decisions. And as such can be considered as positive feature for development of CBF. In this paper an attention made...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: . Mohottala G. Kularatne,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Kule_econ@kln.ac.lk Upali S. Amarasinghe

Believe your hands have power; Utilizations of underutilized resources for poverty alleviation of Sri Lanka

Creator:: Kularatne, Mohottala Gedara, Wilson, Clevo, Pascoe, Sean, Amarasingher, Upali Sarath, and De Silva, Sena
Abstract:: Main objective of this paper is to investigate current issues of the development of Culture-Based Fisheries (CBF) within the existing legal frame work. The experiences of CBF activities from 2003-2004 in five administrative districts in Sri Lanka have identified two main issues for the development of culture- based fisheries such...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: G. Kularatne*, Clevo Wilson, Sean Pasco, U.S. Amarasinghe, Sena De Silva, The Main objective of

Rural aquaculture as a means of poverty reduction: Culturebased fisheries in Sri Lanka

Creator:: Kularatne, Mohottala Gedara, Wilson, Clevo, Pascoe, Sean, Amarasingher, Upali Sarath, and De Silva, Sena
Abstract:: Main objective of this paper is to analysis in what extent culture-based fisheries (CBF) facilitates increase rural income to reduce the poverty gap among the agricultural farming communities associated with village reservoirs in Sri Lanka The present study deals with the economic analysis CBF in 23 successfully harvested village reservoirs...
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: means of poverty reduction: Culture- based fisheries in Sri Lanka Author(s): Mohottala Gedara

Who is responsible for fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka?

Creator:: Kularatne, Mohottala Gedara, Wilson, Clevo, Pascoe, Sean, Amarasingher, Upali Sarath, and De Silva, Sena
Abstract:: A higher dependence on the resources motivates to community participation on resources management. Uses of common property resources are not benefit to each and every person in equal rate of resources since magnitude of the resources extraction depend on the number of criterion. Selecting of the interest group for the...
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka? Author(s): Mohottala Gedara Kularatne, Clevo

Livelihood Diversification by fisher women as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: evidence from a small scale fishing community in Southern Sri Lanka

Creator:: De SIlva, Waradana, Amarasekara, D. M. N., and Amarasinghe, O.
Abstract:: Coping with climate change is one of the most serious issues confronting small scale coastal fishing communities today. This study examined how small scale fisherwomen diversified their livelihood as an adaptation strategy against climate related risks. The study was conducted in Nilwella fishing village of Southern Sri Lanka. Focus group...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: ly in co m e (R s. ) Month Income variation of fisheries sector No. of zero income days

How Artisanal Stake-seine Fishery Survived for Last 300 Years in the Dynamic and Competitive Environment?

Creator:: de Croos, Dileepa Samika Thanuksha
Abstract:: Despite to the high fishing pressure; use of illegal fishing methods; deforestation, manufacturing, tourism and even the dynamic market environment, an artisanal stake-net fishery, which operates for shrimps, has been able to survive since 1721 in Negombo lagoon in the western Sri Lanka. The key strength of the stake-net fishery...
Resource Type:: Presentation
Full Text:: management system and fishery had been reported by - Amarasinghe et al. (1997) - Jayawardena and Perera

An Analysis of the Post Tsunami Domestic Fish Marketing and Consumption Trends in Sri Lanka

Creator:: Jayantha, S.P.M. and Hideki, Tanaka
Abstract:: Seafood is a staple for most Sri Lankans and the country is a net importer of seafood, because of the heavy consumption. Tsunami has had crippled the Sri Lanka’s main protein supply system and thousands of others in marketing chain lost their jobs. The main focus of the study was...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: 60% of all fish consumed (Amarasinghe, 2003). Tsunami has had devastated the Sri Lankan fishery

Nutrition Value Chain Analysis: Place of Women Fish Processors

Creator:: Basnayake, B. M. R. L., De Silva, D. Achini, and Weddagala, Tharaka
Abstract:: The fisheries value chain of Sri Lanka consists of stakeholders who participate inthe coordinated production and value-adding activities which fulfilling the country’s animal proteinrequirement by 60%(DOFA,2016). The study was taken up with the objectivesofto assess thenutrition value: nutrient density, food safety, food quality, quantity, prices, profit/,market margin,to identify the points...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: – Guiding principles. Rome Gelli, A., Hawkes, C., Donovan, J., Harris, J., Allen, S. L., De Brauw, A

A Comparative Assessment of Damages to Fisheries Livelihood in Villages Affected By the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Creator:: Mamiit, Rusyan Jill
Abstract:: On 26th December 2004, colossal waves known as tsunami engulfed the coastal nations around the Indian Ocean. The disaster brought physical, psychological and emotional suffering beyond measure to many communities. It resulted in immense devastation of many coastal vegetations and marine ecosystems. The fisheries in the coastal villages in Sri...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: the secondary sector 100,000 Source: FAO (2006) and Amarasinghe (2005) The fisheries resources in

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Case Studies on Co-management of Artisanal Fisheries of Sri Lanka

Investigation of Socioeconomic Characteristics of Agricultural Communities in Relation to the Development of Culture-Based Fisheries in Non-Perennial Reservoirs of Sri Lanka

Believe your hands have power; Utilizations of underutilized resources for poverty alleviation of Sri Lanka

Rural aquaculture as a means of poverty reduction: Culturebased fisheries in Sri Lanka

Who is responsible for fishery management of perennial reservoirs, Sri Lanka?

Livelihood Diversification by fisher women as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy: evidence from a small scale fishing community in Southern Sri Lanka

How Artisanal Stake-seine Fishery Survived for Last 300 Years in the Dynamic and Competitive Environment?

An Analysis of the Post Tsunami Domestic Fish Marketing and Consumption Trends in Sri Lanka

Nutrition Value Chain Analysis: Place of Women Fish Processors

A Comparative Assessment of Damages to Fisheries Livelihood in Villages Affected By the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

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