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

ID：1558 Oral Presentation

2025-01-15 09:00 （China Standard Time）

Session：Session 13-Coastal Environmental Ecology Under Anthropogenic Activities and Natural Changes

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.

Keywords

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

Speaker

Lelwala Gamage Sajani Jeewanthi

Research Committee P, Département of Coastal and Marine Resource Management, Ocean University, Colombo 15, Sri Lanka；Young Zoologists

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

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