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Availability of Fish Species at the Cinema Hall Fish Market in Dumki, Patuakhali

Md Jahangir Alam
Assistant Professor
Department of Fisheries Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.

Sharmin Akter
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

Suprakash Chakma
Assistant Professor
Department of Fisheries Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.

Md Waheduzzaman
Lecturer
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh.

Sharmin Akter Maghna
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was carried out on the fish species availability in the cinema hall fish market at Dumki Upazilla in Patuakahli district from August, 2015 to November, 2015. A total of 67 inland and marine water fish and crustacean species were observed. Out of 67 fish species, 64 species belongs to finfish and rest 3 species to crustacean. Amongst the fin fish species, 41 were freshwater, 8 exotic and 15 marine water species. It was observed from the studies that 36% of fish supplied in the markets were Ilish, 11.33% Catfishes, 6% Prawn and Shrimp, 15.33% small indigenous species, 6% Marine fish, 11.33% Carps, 6.66% Thai pangas, 5% Tilapia and 2.33% Thai koi. Virtually most of the fish (80%) are brought from different rivers and ponds of the Patuakhali region and the remaining (20%) from Jessore and Satkhira region. The most abundant freshwater fish species were Gebelion catla, Labeo rohita, Clarias batrachus, Cirrhinus cirrhosus, Channa punctatus and marine fishes were Lates calcarifer, Thunnus albacores, Johnius argentatus, Polynemus indicus were most abundant. Nine species were detected critically or somewhat endangered. Various recommendations and measures have been suggested to improve the fish market.

Keywords: Fish market, Fish species, Exotic fish, Endangered fish, Crustacean species

Location: Dumki Upazilla in Patuakahli district

Start Date: 00-08-2015

End Date: 00-11-2015

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish species, Fish Market

Objectives:

Almost all varieties of fishes, both inland (fresh and brackish) and marine water fish species are available in the market. But up to now no work has been done on the species available in the cinema hall fish market of Dumki Upazila though it is important for the consumers. The present work was therefore undertaken to know the availability of species in fish market which give a rough knowledge about fish fauna available in this region. It also helps to analysis the real picture of species abundance of an area and to take the necessary measures if required.

Methodology:

2.1 Study area: The study was conducted around cinema hall fish market range at latitude 22⁰ 26 'N and 90⁰ 22 'N under Dumki upazilla in Barisal division from August 2015 to November, 2015. Information was collected by direct survey using a structural questionnaire and observation method. Total 40 fish retailers were selected for questionnaire interview from this market. Several visits were made to the study area to collect accurate data.

2.2 Data processing and analysis After collection of data, these were edited and coded. All the collected data were summarized carefully and recorded. Finally relevant tables were prepared in accordance with the objectives of the study. Data presented in tabular form because it is simple in calculation, widely used and easy to understand. After data collection, these were verified to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. Any kind of inconsistencies in collected data were searched and discarded from the data. Data were processed and finally analyzed using tabular method.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2016; 4(3): 339-342

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Achievement/Findings:

Varieties of fish species were observed in cinema hall fish market. A number of constraints for fish marketing were reported by retailer, including lack of storage facilities, poor supply of ice, exploitation by middlemen, lack of money and lack of infrastructure. According to the retailers, political disturbances also affect fish transportation as well as marketing. In spite of socio-economic constraints, most of the households of retailers (71%) have improved their status through fish marketing activities. However, concerns arise about the long term sustainability of the fish biodiversity due to poor institutional and organizational support. A noticeable number of fishes are critically endangered to extinct. The government, NGO, national and international donars should come forward for a wider study on the aquatic biodiversity of the markets.

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