Eucheuma farming : an assessment of production. Its ecological and social factors : the Mantigue island Camiguin province case

Date

1994

Abstract

Test planting of Kappaphycus alvarezii, Doty (1988) indicated high growth rate (3.8 percent) from March 17 to May 13, suggesting that the reef area of Mantigue Island can support Eucheuma farming during the northeast monsoon season or "amihan". Less than 1% growth rate was obtained during the succeeding periods from May 20 to June 18 during the southwest monsoon season or "habagat".Growth and production of Kappaphycus sp. was related with the parameters 3 associated with season. High growth rate (3.8 percent) coincided with high solra irradiance (70 percent) less cloud cover (25 percent), low temperature (26 C) during "amihan" (i.e. March 17 to May 13). Reversal of season from northeast to southwest monsoon or "habagat" preceded the occurrence of "ice-ice" disease and reduced the growth rate of Kappaphycus to less than 1d during the southwest monsoon. Recurring "ice-ice" disease both as major and limiting factor to Eucheuma farming. Demographic profile (e.g. age, education, and household size) was not directly related with production of Kappaphycus.All farmers report better living condition during the time when they still had their Eucheuma farm. The present study showed that Eucheuma farming is still an attractive income generating alterantive for the inhabitants of Mantigue island.

Document Type

Master Thesis

Degree

Master of Science in Environmental Science

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS