Guidelines for the collection of fishery data for artisanal fisheries
Abstract
An overview is provided of basic methodological and operational concepts of the statistical monitoring of artisanal fisheries, making specific reference to shore-based sampling surveys. The common characteristics of data collection methods are described and standard procedures for the derivation of estimates from sample magnitudes are discussed. Commonly used approaches for the storage /processing of collected basic data are outlined.
Suggested Citation
Visser, T. (1997). Guidelines for the collection of fishery data for artisanal fisheries. In Fishery and Aquaculture Statistics in Asia: Proceedings of the FAO/SEAFDEC Regional Workshop on Fishery Statistics, Bangkok, Thailand, 19-21 August 1997: Vol. II. Fishery and Aquaculture Statistical Systems and Programs (pp. 214-223). Bangkok, Thailand: Secretariat, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.