Impacto sócio económico da pesca artesanal na comunidade de Chuabo Dembe

Abstract

A study was carried out in the community of Chuabo Dembe located in the city of Quelimane, Province of Zambézia, whose main objective was to "evaluate the socio-economic impacts of artisanal fishing in the community of Chuabo Dembe". The data collection for the study involved two phases: the first phase consisted in gathering information on the fishing activity; and the second was to understand the way of life of the fishermen and the community where they live. The methodology used for sampling was based on survey and direct observation. 57 fishermen from the Chuabo Dembe community were surveyed in addition to the fishery center in that community. The fishing activity carried out in this community is small scale and involves 140 fishermen who carry out their activities for the sustenance of their families. The results indicated four fishing gears, namely: chicocota; gill; line and longline as working means. It was also verified that the most used means for the capture of the resources is non-motorized boats of the canoe type. Despite poor housing conditions and low schooling, there have been improvements in the living conditions of fishermen over time. The average monthly income of fishermen varies between 2,000.00 MTN and 10,000.00 MTN. It was found that about 95% of fishermen have fishing as their main source of income for the sustenance of their families.