Social and Economic Effects of Artificial Reef Deployment on Local Fishermen in Langsuan, Chumphon

Abstract

This study reports social and economic effects on local fishermen in Langsuan district, Chumphon
province after deployment of artificial reef at 5,000 feet from shore in 2014. by purposive sampling.
The sample consisted of 92 local fishermen households with respect to 251 population households in
4 sub-districts, which are Paknum, Naphaya, Bangnumjerd and Bangmaprao. These samples were
selected by using the sample random sampling technique and purposive sampling. Classify samples were
separated into two groups according to the size of fishing vessels. Result showed that majority of fishermen
could produce a maximum of squid after artificial reef location. The two groups of fishermen who earn an
average were equal to 38 percent with no difference. Moreover, this study also discussed the changes in
fishery time, high value fish species, fishery reliance, rest duration, saving account, Well-being and
quality of life of the fishermen increased in both group.