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Fishing Gears of the Meghna River Estuary of Chandpur Region, Bangladesh

Md. Abubakar Siddiq
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. Belal Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Mahabubur Rahman
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Debasish Saha
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The Meghna river is one of the largest rivers in Bangladesh and sustains country’s important multi-species commercial fishery. A large number of fishing crafts and gears are operated in the Meghna estuary for commercial exploitation of the fishery resources. The present study was conducted to know the types of fishing gears and their mode of operation in the Meghna river estuary of Chandpur. The survey was designed to gather information on the type of gears, process of operation, cost, manpower needed for operation, seasons of operation and principal species of fish caught. The survey revealed that a wide variety of fishing gears were operated throughout the year in the study area for commercial fishing. Of the total, 5 gill, 2 seine, 1 fixed purse, 1 cast, 1 dip, 1 lift and 2 drag nets, 6 traps, 7 hooks and lines and 3 wounding gears were found in the study area. Some of the gears were selective for a particular species, whereas others account for a number of species caught during operation giving multi species nature of the fishing. But a number of the fishing gears was found to catch fish irrespective of their size or species and destroys the habitat of the wild species thus causing multiple harms to the biodiversity of the estuary. An awareness or training program should be conducted to the fishermen to create awareness of the long-term effects of different fishing gears and to impart knowledge of fishing laws.

Keywords: Fishing Gear, Gill Net, Fishing Traps and Meghna River

Location: CHANDPUR, BANGLADESH

Start Date: 15-02-2010

End Date: 14-07-2010

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Performance

Objectives:

1. To know the types of fishing gears and their mode of operation that are employed for the exploitation of the fishery resources in the Meghna river estuary of Chandpur region.

Methodology:

The present investigation was imposed on Meghna river estuary of Chandpur district in Bangladesh during the period between 15 February and 14 July, 2010. The primary data were collected from fishermen of the fishing community, direct observation of fishing gears at the time of operation and from the local fishing gear market. Data about gear size, operation mode, building materials, fish species caught, etc. were collected by interviews and personal communication from the estuarine area. Interviews were conducted through face to face interview method by using semi-structured open ended questions. Cross-check interviews were conducted with key informants such as Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO), District Fisheries Officers (DFO) and relevant GO and NGO officers and staffs. The data collected were compiled and discussed to have a clear idea about the gears operated in the Meghna river estuary.

Source of Information: Trends in Fisheries Research 2(1):9-13, 2013; ISSN: 2319–474X (Print); 2319–4758 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

The survey revealed that a wide variety of fishing gears were operated throughout the year in the study area for commercial fishing. Of the total, 5 gill, 2 seine, 1 fixed purse, 1 cast, 1 dip, 1 lift and 2 drag nets, 6 traps, 7 hooks and lines and 3 wounding gears were found in the study area. Some of the gears were selective for a particular species, whereas others account for a number of species caught during operation giving multi-species nature of the fishing. But a number of the fishing gears was found to catch fish irrespective of their size or species and destroys the habitat of the wild species thus causing multiple harms to the biodiversity of the estuary. An awareness or training program should be conducted to the fishermen to create awareness of the long-term effects of different fishing gears and to impart knowledge of fishing laws.

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