Barriers to participating in the collection of traceable catch landing data for sharks and rays: focus group discussions (FGD) of small- scale fishermen in Pahang Malaysia

Illisriyani Ismail, . and Ahmad Shuib, . and Sridar Ramachandran, . and Roba’a Yusof, . and Ahmad Ali, . Barriers to participating in the collection of traceable catch landing data for sharks and rays: focus group discussions (FGD) of small- scale fishermen in Pahang Malaysia. pp. 255-269. ISSN 2672-7226

The objective of this study is to identify barriers in participating in the collection of traceable catch landing data for shark and ray species among small-scale fishers in Pahang Malaysia. As one of the major shark catchers in the world Malaysia has been recommended to implement a traceability system to manage its supply chain process starting from catch landings to ensure sustainable fishing of sharks and rays. The participation of of small-scale fishers in this effort is crucial due to the significant impact of shark and ray population to their livelihood even though they have limited capability to record catch data due to lack of resources and education. A purposive snowball sampling was used to identify participants for focus group discussions (FGD). A semi-structured open-ended proforma was used as a discussion guide. The findings suggest that there are five barriers to participation namely (i) shark and ray resources; (ii) governance and management support; (iii) infrastructure and management information system; (iv) fishers commitment and buy-ins; and (v) collaboration effort among stakeholders. It is important for policymakers to consider mandatory registration of shark and ray fishers besides encouraging them to report their catch up to species level with incentives and training programs as well as information technology improvements to overcome the barriers. Future studies might expand into quantitative analysis and include other players in the shark and ray supply chain.

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify barriers in participating in the collection of traceable catch landing data for shark and ray species among small-scale fishers in Pahang Malaysia. As one of the major shark catchers in the world Malaysia has been recommended to implement a traceability system to manage its supply chain process starting from catch landings to ensure sustainable fishing of sharks and rays. The participation of of small-scale fishers in this effort is crucial due to the significant impact of shark and ray population to their livelihood even though they have limited capability to record catch data due to lack of resources and education. A purposive snowball sampling was used to identify participants for focus group discussions (FGD). A semi-structured open-ended proforma was used as a discussion guide. The findings suggest that there are five barriers to participation namely (i) shark and ray resources; (ii) governance and management support; (iii) infrastructure and management information system; (iv) fishers commitment and buy-ins; and (v) collaboration effort among stakeholders. It is important for policymakers to consider mandatory registration of shark and ray fishers besides encouraging them to report their catch up to species level with incentives and training programs as well as information technology improvements to overcome the barriers. Future studies might expand into quantitative analysis and include other players in the shark and ray supply chain.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Fishermen
AGROVOC Term:	Small scale fishing
AGROVOC Term:	Sharks
AGROVOC Term:	Rays (fish)
AGROVOC Term:	traceability
AGROVOC Term:	Fish catching
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	stakeholders
AGROVOC Term:	Sustainability
AGROVOC Term:	Biological diversity conservation
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10710

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