Managing fisheries resources in Kaptai reservoir, Bangladesh

Ahmed, K. K. U., Rahman, S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0391-6191 and Ahammed, S. U. (2006) Managing fisheries resources in Kaptai reservoir, Bangladesh. Outlook on Agriculture, 35 (4). pp. 281-289. ISSN 2043-6866 doi: 10.5367/000000006779398281

Abstract/Summary

This paper examines the various challenges facing the development of fisheries resources in Kaptai reservoir, Bangladesh. The reservoir has undergone major changes in its catch composition since impoundment. Production records show a declining trend in the productivity of high-value fish. A host of managerial, socioeconomic and environmental factors are responsible for the underutilization of the reservoir's potential to provide high-value freshwater fish. These include deterioration of the natural breeding ground, environmental damage, poor implementation of regulations, inefficient fish farming technology and poor management practices. These constraints are discussed and possibilities for future improvements are suggested.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/107886
Identification Number/DOI	10.5367/000000006779398281
Refereed	Yes
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Publisher	Sage
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