Journal of Coastal Zone Management

Socioeconomic impact of capture and sale of Scylla serrata in Metuge community

2^nd International Conference on Coastal Zones

July 17-18, 2017 Melbourne, Australia

Siran Offman, Teófilo Nhamuhuco and Ezídio Cuamba

Marine and Coastal Environment Research Center, Mozambique

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Coast Zone Manag

Abstract:

Scylla serrata is important for livelihood in coastal communities in Metuge district, Northern Mozambique, where the study was conducted from June to August 2014. The aim was to estimate the socioeconomic impact of mangrove crabs captures in Metuge communities. Data was collected based on semi-structured questionnaire in the landing sites and in local crab markets. In total were inquired 26 crab collectors and 6 traders, this activity is practiced only by men with ages ranging from 15 to 68 years old. To capture the crab the collectors use a long iron hook with 1.5-2 meters, 5-7 times per week, spending about 5-8 hours a day. The captured varied from 2-20 kg per day. In the village 1 kg costs around 1-1.5 USD and 3 USD applied by traders who sell along the streets for tourists and specific customers from Asia, where the traders can sell up to 50 kg. The incomes vary from 11-174 USD per month. The value chain between the collectors and trader is unreasonable, as the second does less effort and earns more; thereby the socio-economic impact is observed, however not high for the collectors, as the money is intended to purchase food and agricultural instruments. On the other hand 90% of collectors dropped out the school and the money does not have a great impact as they still have precarious housing, rely on community wells to access water, do not have electric power and possess high number of family members.

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