Tuna fishing and a review of payaos in the Philippines

Type Proceedings paper
Date 2000
Language English
Author(s) Dickson J1, Natividad Ac2
Affiliation(s) 1 : Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 860 Arcadia Bldg., Quezon Avenue, Quezon City 3008 Philippines
2 : Frabelle Fishing Company, 1051 North Bay Blvcl., Navotas, Metro Manila, Philippines
Meeting Pêche thonière et dispositifs de concentration de poissons, Caribbean-Martinique, 15-19 Oct 1999 15-19 octobre 1999
Keyword(s) Attracting techniques, Fishery management, Fishing gear, Fishing technology, Geographical distribution, Tuna fisheries, Article Geographic Terms: ISEW, Philippines
Abstract Payao is a traditional concept, which has been successfully commercialized to increase the landings of several species valuable to the country's export and local industries. It has become one of the most important developments in pelagic fishing that significantly contributed to increased tuna production and expansion of purse seine and other fishing gears. The introduction of the payao in tuna fishing in 1975 triggered the rapid development of the tuna and small pelagic fishery. With limited management schemes and strategies, however, unstable tuna and tuna-like species production was experienced in the 1980s and 1990s. In this paper, the evolution and development of the payao with emphasis on the technological aspect are reviewed. The present practices and techniques of payao in various parts of the country, including its structure, ownership, distribution, and fishing operations are discussed. Monitoring results of purse seine/ringnet operations including handline using payao in Celebes Sea and Western Luzon are presented to compare fishing styles and techniques, payao designs and species caught. The fishing gears in various regions of the country for harvesting payao are enumerated and discussed. The inshore and offshore payaos in terms of sea depth, location, designs, fishing methods and catch composition are also compared. Fishing companies and fisherfolk associations involved in payao operation are presented to determine extent of utilization and involvement in the municipal and commercial sectors of the fishing industry. The issues and problems concerning the use of payao, and its biological, economic impact as well as management aspect are presented. Recommendations are given for future research and actions.
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Dickson J, Natividad Ac (2000). Tuna fishing and a review of payaos in the Philippines. Pêche thonière et dispositifs de concentration de poissons, Caribbean-Martinique, 15-19 Oct 1999 15-19 octobre 1999. https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00042/15284/