This study was carried out with 3 fishery cooperatives in order to investigate socio-economic conditions of fishermen and to make an economic analysis of fisheries in Iþıklı Lake, Denizli, Turkey. Data of study were obtained using a questionnaire that composed of open-ended questions and was applied to the fisherman during 2011 fishing season. The questionnaire included questions about physical and technical properties of fishing boats, socio-economic structures of the fishermen, their opinions and expectations as well as economic parameters of the activity. Lengths and ages of fishing boats used varied between 5.00 and 7.30 m, and between 2 and 25 years, respectively. Average age of fishermen was 43 years. Average expense and gross income per fisherman were ¨6 498.00 and ¨16 105.00, respectively. Average annual income was calculated as ¨9 605.00.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | PUBLICATIONS |
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Publication Date | March 13, 2015 |
Published in Issue | Year 2014 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |