The Commercial Fishing Sector in the Regional Economy of the Brazilian Amazon
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چکیده
The purpose of this study is to determine the magnitude of the fisheries sector along the Amazon river in Brazil. Total income and employment was estimated for the principal activities comprising the fisheries sector: fish processing plants, stores selling fishing gear, gas stations, restaurants, ice factories, and boatyards based on interviews conducted with businesses in 15 cities along the Amazon River. The number of fishermen, boats and total catch were estimated based on data from the Brazilian Coast Guard, Municipal Fishermen’s Unions, and fish landings in 8 cities. Results show that the fisheries sector generates R$472 million.yr -1 and 87.332 jobs. The major share of employment was generated by the fishing fleet while most income was generated by the processing industry. It was also estimated that 5.457 fishing boats, 37.377 commercial fishermen and 87.257 tonnes landed along the Amazon river. Kew words: fishing sector, income, employment, Amazon.
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