The Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences (XMAS 2025)

ID / Created Time

1157 / 2024-09-20 14:21:57

Title

A Holistic Exploration into the Sociological Status and By-catch in Sri Lanka’s Traditional Beach Seine (Ma-Dala) Fisheries - A Case study from Colombo, Sri Lanka

Keywords

Coastal,artisanal fisheries,Mount Lavinia,fishers,South Asia

Track/Subject

Session 13 - Coastal Environmental Ecology under anthropogenic activities and natural changes

Status

Abstract Accepted

Author

Lelwala Gamage Sajani Jeewanthi / Young Zoologists' Association of Sri Lanka；Département of Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Ocean University, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka

Wijekoon Mudiyanselage Bhagya Sandamali Jayasundara / Département of Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Ocean University, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka；Young Zoologist Association of Sri Lanka

Thanthrige Dona Hansini Nimasha Silva / Département of Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Ocean University, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka；Young Zoologist Association of Sri Lanka

Jayamanne Mohottige Done Nimesha Pathumini Jayamanne / Département of Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Ocean University, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka；Young Zoologist Association of Sri Lanka

Lasan Vibuda Samarasinghe / Young Zoologist Association of Sri Lanka；Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna

Gayathra Charuka Bandara Aldeniyagoda Gedara / University of Kelaniya

Abstract

Bycatch in artisanal fisheries refers to the unintentional capture of non-targeted species during fishing operations. This phenomenon often includes both highly migratory and non-migratory species, contributing to ecological imbalances and posing challenges to the sustainability of marine ecosystems. Artisanal fisheries, characterized by small-scale, traditional fishing practices, may inadvertently trap species that are not the primary target, leading to environmental concerns, economic losses, and potential threats to biodiversity.

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