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Economic Analysis of P.monodon Post Larvae by-catch in Indian Sundarbans: An Impasse between Livelihood and Conservation

Version 1 : Received: 17 August 2020 / Approved: 19 August 2020 / Online: 19 August 2020 (02:53:11 CEST)

How to cite: Ekka, A.; Pandit, A.; K.M., S.; A.M., S.; Kumari, S.; Biswas, D.; Das, B. Economic Analysis of P.monodon Post Larvae by-catch in Indian Sundarbans: An Impasse between Livelihood and Conservation. Preprints 2020, 2020080395. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0395.v1 Ekka, A.; Pandit, A.; K.M., S.; A.M., S.; Kumari, S.; Biswas, D.; Das, B. Economic Analysis of P.monodon Post Larvae by-catch in Indian Sundarbans: An Impasse between Livelihood and Conservation. Preprints 2020, 2020080395. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202008.0395.v1

Abstract

The livelihood of most of the fishers in Indian Sundarbans is dependent on Penaeus monodon post larvae fishing. These post larvae collectors are socially backward lacking economic security. The activity of collecting Penaeus monodon post larvae for rearing in aquaculture, destroy other aquatic species. Many other juveniles of shellfish and fin fish were destroyed in the process of collection of Penaeus monodon post larvae. The removal of juveniles before they reach maturity disturbs the ecological chain by hampering breeding processes and may cause extinction of some fish species in the long run. The present study is an attempt to estimate the economic value of juveniles destroyed in the collection of (Penaeus monodon) post larvae. In total 32 species were identified in P.monodon the post larval by-catch. The economic loss is assessed based on estimating biomass by taking a length-weight relationship from published literature. Further, the paper illustrates how does a profit enterprise is linked with natural resource exploitation. The paper explores government policy and nature conservation issues for social justice and effective conservation.In conclusion, suggestions are given to reduce the burden of livelihood on natural resources to the extent of exploitation and to strengthen institution and policy-making considering socio-ecological vulnerabilities of the area.

Keywords

economic analysis; conservation; P.monodon; by-catch; livelihood; seed collector; post larvae collector; coastal aquaculture; Indian Sundarbans

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology

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