|
|
| |
| Assessment of the status, threats and management of dugongs along coastal waters of Pemba Island, Zanzibar |
Said Shaib Said ,, Narriman Jiddawi , Yussuf N Salmin , Vic Cockcroft
|
Abstract:
This study was conducted to determine dugong's population status and their distribution in respect to explore the possible threats and managements approaches of dugongs and their habitat in coastal waters of Pemba Island. Questionnaire-based interviews were conducted between 2016 and 2017 with fishers (n= 180) at four sites. One focus group discussion was held in each site and six key informant interviews were carried out. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the effect of ages on dugongs sighting, and the results indicated that, there is no effect of ages on dugongs sighting since a p-value is 0.411. The results indicate that there are many anthropogenic and natural threats that affect dugongs and their habitats which include entanglement in a fishing gears, trawling, habitat destruction, bad fishing methods and natural environment changes. The finding of this study revealed that, there is occurrence of dugong in Pemba Island since one live dugong was accidentally caught in a fishing net in Chambani Mapape area of Pujini in May, 2017. The study recommends monitoring of dugongs and their habitats. Also conservation and management by establishing dugong hot spots at known dugong locations at Chambani Mapape area of Pujini.
|
|
|
| | |