Fishing Operation and Fisheries Surrounding the Artificial Reefs

Abstract

The paper reveals the background of artificial reefs (ARs) installation in Thailand, materials used to make ARs, types of ARs, the research works before and after the installation of ARs, the fishing gears and methods that operated around the ARs areas. The introduction for data collection methods, types of fishing gears and effort suitable for fishing in ARs areas for fishery sustainable management and friendly to the environment. Consequently, the enhancing activities and community based fishery management approach are also mentioned.