Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 21 ISSUE 1
Written by Mary Cris F. PLEÑOS, Lydia V. PRESBITERO

This study estimates the catch per unit effort (CPUE) among fishers in Hilongos, Leyte, Philippines. The identified efforts included in the study were fishing expenses, the presence of companions in fishing activity, fishing hours in a day, fishing days in a week, membership in fisher’s organization and years of involvement in fishing activity. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were the statistical methods used to facilitate the necessary analysis. Based on the results, fishing expenses, presence of companions in fishing activity, membership of fishers in organization, and fishing days were the significant variables that influences catch rates based on the available data. For future studies, more coastal barangays should be included and there should be a bigger number of fishers as respondents for each coastal barangay.

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