Dwindling Fish Catch in Kwale, Kenya: Vulnerable Southern Coast Marine Fisher Communities and Alternative Sustainable Livelihoods

Okinyi B. Nyawade, Pamela J.A. Were-Kogogo, D. Adero, Phanuel Owiti, Harriet Osimbo, Mercy Chege
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Marine fisher communities of Kwale in the South Coast of Kenya have, for generations, depended nearly exclusively on fisheries and fish-based livelihoods. In recent times, dwindling fish catch has threatened their livelihoods. Diversification of livelihood sources is touted as a potential remedy, but much less is understood about the available alternative sustainable options and their viability. This study examined the potency and viability of the alternative livelihood options for the fishermen communities. It used a cross-sectional descriptive survey design premised on mixed qualitative and quantitative methods to collect and analyse the data from 346 randomly selected households. Emerging livelihood options with potency for adoption include apiculture, seaweed farming, agriculture, small business enterprises and mangrove conservation, among others. Preference is given to supplemental livelihood sources as opposed to alternative livelihoods. Implications for policy include the need for public extension services and training to invigorate households’ income.
肯尼亚夸莱捕鱼量减少:脆弱的南部海岸海洋渔民社区和可替代的可持续生计
肯尼亚南海岸夸莱的海洋渔民社区几代人以来几乎完全依靠渔业和以鱼类为基础的生计。最近,不断减少的捕鱼量已经威胁到他们的生计。生计来源多样化被吹捧为一种潜在的补救办法,但人们对现有的其他可持续选择及其可行性的了解却少得多。这项研究考察了渔民社区其他生计选择的效力和可行性。采用定性与定量相结合的横断面描述性调查设计,对随机抽取的346户家庭进行数据收集和分析。具有采用潜力的新兴生计选择包括养蜂、海藻养殖、农业、小企业企业和红树林保护等。优先考虑补充生计来源,而不是替代生计来源。对政策的影响包括需要提供公共推广服务和培训,以增加家庭收入。
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