Authors:
Jomel B Pinera, Ph.d., Reynold B. Pattaui, Ph.d., Louraine Chriscelle L. Seguritan, Ph.d. And Ohlie E. Malazzab,Ma. Theda M. Mercado, Emily P. Garcia, Ph.D., Philippines |
Abstract:
Fishing is one of the oldest forms of subsistence, relying on the abundance of aquatic resources
for survival. Millions of people still rely on marine fisheries for livelihood and food even up to
this date. However, due to the high demand, many fishers used illegal methods to catch faster. In
northeastern Cagayan, data from the PNP Maritime Unit at Sta. Ana in Cagayan revealed that in
2021, there are 244 cases of fishery violations committed. This study assessed the level of
knowledge and compliance of the fishermen with the fishery laws among the coastal
communities in Cagayan, Philippines and determines whether there is a relationship between
knowledge and compliance. The study uses the descriptive and correlation research design.
Findings indicate that the respondents are “much knowledgeable” with the “Fishery Law
particularly on unauthorized fishing, fishing with the use of explosives, electricity and poisonous
substances, aquatic pollution, mangrove protection and other fishing related violations and the
respondents are compliant with it. Finally, the findings also indicate that the knowledge of the
respondents with the provisions of the fishery laws is positively related to their compliance.
Hence, it is concluded that the knowledge of the fishermen with the fishery laws is critical in
insuring the protection of the maritime and coastal resources. |
