The prospects of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture farming in Calape, Bohol for island diversification amidst of global changes (IsDA-GC)
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The prospects of integrated multi-trophic aquaculture farming in Calape, Bohol for island diversification amidst of global changes (IsDA-GC)
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In integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA), the by-products, such as waste from one aquatic species, serve as inputs like fertilizers and food for others, fostering island diversification amidst global changes. This approach reimagines and re-channels traditional diversification practices. The aim of this study is to document activities contributing to island diversification in the face of global changes, focusing on the following indices: fisherfolk profiles, potentials, and in-situ monitoring and resource management. We employed a mixed-methods research design to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. Results have shown from the profile of the respondents majority (58.82%) falling between 35 and 50 years of age. The fact that all respondents were men (100%) and most focused on aquaculture meant that for potentials, most concentrated on nutrient recycling and habitat enhancement, while for estimated production in situ, most distinguished and shared both bangus and seaweeds, particularly the eucheuma, whose estimated income ranged from 93-100,000.00 and 200-275,000.00, respectively, with the flow of the marketing channels. The study also highlights the island’s vulnerability to rapid changes that threaten sustainable ecosystem development. The results suggest that while the island ecosystems are susceptible to the pressures of a growing population, they play a critical role in ecological restoration and conservation.
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