Training and Extension Programs on Responsible Fishing in Thailand
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Abstract
The marine fisheries status has declined in stock and become very critical issue at present. Fisheries regulations and notifications have been issued for solving the problems of fisheries management. Responsible fishing is a new concept developing for the fisheries resources recovery that required more rehabilitation training and extension programs. In Thailand efforts to conserve the fisheries resources such as fisheries regulations by means of close area, close season and mesh size limitation are being enforced. Training and extension programs for fishermen and other people concerned including many conservative projects have been done by the Department of fisheries.
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Thubthimsang, W. (1997). Training and extension programs on responsible fishing in Thailand. In Proceeding of the Regional Workshop on Responsible Fishing, Bangkok, Thailand, 24-27 June 1997 (pp. 398-404). Samut Prakarn, Thailand: Training Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center.
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