Local Knowledge and Marine Livelihoods Among the South Indian Fishing Community

Autor: K.R. Rama Mohan, Dalibandhu Pukkalla
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Asian and African Studies. 56:549-557
ISSN: 1745-2538
0021-9096
Popis: The phenomenon of local knowledge of the fishing community about fish ethology and conservation of existing natural resources are investigated in this article. It explores the inextricably intertwined aspects and long-lasting constructive dependence of marine resources with a symbiotic relationship as critical components for integration with marine ecology. Lastly, the paper emphasizes the significance of local knowledge beliefs and systems which promote natural marine conservation methods for increased economic prosperity. The study focuses on the Telugu marine fishing community in South India.
Databáze: OpenAIRE