Sea Turtle Bycatch: Fishers’ Knowledge, Experience, and Perceptions in Brunei-Muara District, Brunei

Authors
Saleena, Lejaniya Abdul Kalam, Michelle Oi-Yoon Soo, Vaidehi Ulaganathan, Takaomi Arai, A. M. A. A. Putera, and Fook-Choy Yap.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Scientific Journal of Fisheries & Marine/Jurnal Ilmiah Perikanan dan Kelautan
Volume (Issue #)
18(3)
Page #s
846
Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, experience, and perceptions of sea turtle bycatch practices among fishers in Brunei. Knowledge and use of bycatch mitigation practices varied according to sociodemographic characteristics and fishing locations. Targeted education, awareness programs and fisheries management interventions are recommended to improve fishers’ knowledge and adoption of bycatch mitigation measures,