Liberia Artisanal non-motorised encircling gillnet fishery|
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Non-Motorised GN Kru [FCWC] - Non-Motorised GN Kru |
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| more>> <<less Overview: The small-scale fisheries are largely comprised of the Kru ethnic group that are comprised of indigenous tribes of Liberia and have been fishing since the establishment of the country; mainly using small dug-out canoes (around 7m) with paddles or sails and a crew of 1-3 persons using multi gears (hooks, long-lines and gill nets) targeting all species, and comprising about 75% of the canoes. Some species caught by the sector include Alectis alexandrinus, Apsilus fuscus, Aridae, Brachyura, Carangidae, Chrysichthys spp, Elasmobranchii, Epinephelus spp, Ethmalosa fimbriata, Galeoides decadactylus, Lutjanus spp, Osteichthyes, Penaeidae, Polydactylus quadrifilis, Pomadasys spp, Pseudotolithus spp, Sardinella spp, Scombridae, Solea spp, Sphyraena spp, Stromateus fiatola, Thunnini and Xiphias gladius.
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| Fishing Activity Type of production system: Artisanal Fishery Area Climatic zone: Tropical. Bottom type: Soft bottom. Depth zone: Coastal (0 m - 50 m). Horizontal distribution: Neritic. Vertical distribution: Pelagic; Demersal. Up to 12 nautical miles Geo References for: Liberia Liberia
Exclusive Economic Zone Areas (EEZ) | LBR - Liberia |
More Geo References The following area codes have been found as intersecting the location of Liberia Artisanal non-motorised encircling gillnet fishery Target Species Juvenile, Adult Protected Species (Bycatch) Sea turtle, White tip sharks, Whales Vessel Type Kru canoe. Vessel length: 6 - 13 meters Flag State Liberia Seasonality Throughout the year Fisherfolks Community Liberia nationals List of fishery Indicators Fishery Indicators Type | Measure | Value | Unit | Time period |
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Nominal Effort | Number of vessels | 1825 | vessels | 2021 | Number of vessels | 1825 | vessels | 2020 | Employment | Number of fishermen | 4785 | Persons | 2021 | Number of fishermen | 4785 | Persons | 2020 | Production | Catch | 2890.306 | tonnes | 2021 | Catch | 4204.8 | tonnes | 2020 | Wholesale price | 2456760.1 | USD | 2021 |
Post Harvest Fish Utilisation Dry, Fresh, Smoke, Salt, Frozen Management Management unit: Yes Legal definition Fisheries Regulations Jurisdictional framework Management Body/Authority(ies): National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority Mandate: Scientific Advice; Management; Co-ordination; Control and surveillance. Area of Competence: Liberia Maritime Area: National waters. Management Regime Management Methods 2014 Fisheries Regulations & Co-Management Association with focus on Environment protection, Social measures - Binding Ecosystem conservation measures, inclusion of community in fisheries management More information on fisheries legislation at: FAOLEX legislative database Source of Information Information provided by the FCWC Secretariat (FCWC Regional Database) and the Liberia National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority. July 2022. FAO. 2021. Report of the Fisheries and Resources Monitoring System (FIRMS) and Fishery Statistics Capacity Development Data Workshop. Virtual Workshop, 26–30 October 2020. Rome. http://www.fao.org/3/cb3723en/cb3723en.pdf Bibliography Republic of Liberia National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) https://www.nafaa.gov.lr |
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