Impact of COVID-19 and closed fishing season on commercial fishers of Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines

Macusi, Edison D.; Rafon, John Kenny A.

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2021.105997

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“…Aside from this, farmers were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which limits them from getting more income. The same was true with the shrimp vendors who encountered difficulties selling their shrimp harvests for the reason of less buyers and less mobility due to the pandemic [56,57]. The shrimps from the farms were sold at lesser prices and this was not good for the farmers because their investments cannot be recouped when prices were down.…”

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Vulnerability Assessment of Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Farms and Vendors in Davao, Philippines Using FishVool

Macusi¹,

Albarido²,

Clapano³

et al. 2022

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The Philippine shrimp industry has been affected by the impacts of marine pollution, diseases and climate change variabilities. This study assessed the vulnerability to climate change of selected small-scale shrimp farms of Penaeus vannamei and market vendors in Davao, Philippines using a modified Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FishVool). Shrimp farmers and vendors were interviewed using two separate semi-structured questionnaires. A total of thirty nine (39) shrimp farmers and forty eight (48) market vendors from various market areas within the region were interviewed. Data regarding exposure (E), sensitivity (S), and adaptive capacity (AC) were collected following the FishVool parameters with modifications. Results revealed that overall climate change vulnerability of the shrimp farmers was medium (M), where both exposure and adaptive capacity were low (L) while sensitivity was medium (M). In addition, the shrimp market vulnerability of the various sites examined revealed medium (M) scores for markets in Pantukan, Mabini, Tagum, Maco, Lupon, Davao City, and Digos. But high (H) vulnerability scores for the markets in Panabo and Sta Cruz. Overall, the study provided a better understanding about shrimp farming in relation to climate change impacts and vulnerability and provided information for future shrimp farm management, marketing and conservation in the region.

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Vulnerability Assessment of Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Farms and Vendors in Davao, Philippines Using FishVool

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Albarido²,

Clapano³

et al. 2022

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“…Within the study area itself, mobility restriction showed as the main health protocol during the pandemic that negatively affect aquaculture farm as well as market disruption that hampered their marketing operations [64,65]. Though in some commercial farms that have some access to the market, they are less affected by market disruption.…”

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“…Accumulated pollution from watershed activities and from self-generated organic load has resulted in slower growth of shrimp, higher susceptibility to diseases, and the worst is mass mortalities [60].Presence of disease in populations and ecosystems is influenced by numerous environmental factors, including infectious organisms mostly viruses, pollutants such as chemical and biological wastes, and deficiency in essential nutrients [29]. COVID-19 restrictions and its severe economic impact [13,63,64,65].…”

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“…Other effects of COVID-19 to the shrimp fishers family included experiencing the closing of their educational institutions which was difficult for the family that depends on fishing and farming [64,65]. Digital learning that has emerged and online learning has now become an alternative educational mode [67] .…”

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“…Digital learning that has emerged and online learning has now become an alternative educational mode [67] . Yet most vendors can barely teach their children at home due to lack of knowledge and additional finances for internet connection [63,64,65]. Due to the sudden change, many students experienced negative impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak [68,70].…”

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Typology of Small-Holder and Commercial Shrimp (<em>Penaeus Vannamei</em>) Farms, Including Threats and Challenges in Davao Region, Philippines

Clapano¹,

Diuyan²,

Rapiz³

et al. 2022

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The shrimp industry in the Philippines play a vital role in the local and national economy through exports with markets abroad such as in South Korea, Japan, the USA, and others. This study aimed to describe the various cultural and operational characteristics of small-holder and commercial shrimp farms (P. vannamei) in the Davao region. It also evaluated the current risks and challenges faced by the shrimp farmers. A semi-structured questionnaire that focused on shrimp farmers, and operators in the region was used to collect data with N=41 farmers and operator. The results showed that respondents were engaged in small-holder farming activities which had an average yield of 10 tons/ha. On the other hand, the commercial farms that operate intensively had an average yield of 24 tons/ha. Most small-holder operators used electric generator machines to conduct aeration in their farms using paddlewheels and blowers. For the commercial farms, more paddlewheels and blowers were employed per pond compared to small-holder farms. Generally, the income of a farm was related to the yield of farms or the number of fries rather than social factors or size of farms cultivated. In terms of input costs, feeds were found to have the highest input costs, followed by the fry, fuel, labor, and others (fertilizers and water treatment chemicals). Most of the farmers mentioned that they are affected by diseases such as white spot syndrome (60%), black gills (35%), and red tail (5%). They perceived that the main contamination come from the water source (31%). The main threats mentioned are declining shrimp prices in the market, source of fry, water disposal, and overstocking, and water quality. Based on this study, farmers should follow good shrimp aquaculture practices and there is a need for them to regularly monitor their water quality.

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Impacts, challenges, and adaptation of small-scale fishers during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected tropical countries

Macusi,

Bersaldo,

Katikiro

et al. 2024

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Impact of COVID-19 and closed fishing season on commercial fishers of Davao Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines

Cited by 13 publications

References 61 publications

Vulnerability Assessment of Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Farms and Vendors in Davao, Philippines Using FishVool

Vulnerability Assessment of Pacific Whiteleg Shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) Farms and Vendors in Davao, Philippines Using FishVool

Typology of Small-Holder and Commercial Shrimp (<em>Penaeus Vannamei</em>) Farms, Including Threats and Challenges in Davao Region, Philippines

Impacts, challenges, and adaptation of small-scale fishers during the COVID-19 pandemic in selected tropical countries

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