Fishing in Troubled Waters: Research on the Chinese Fishing Industry in West Malaysia

TitleFishing in Troubled Waters: Research on the Chinese Fishing Industry in West Malaysia
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1977
AuthorsAnderson E.N, Anderson M.L
Series TitleAsian Folklore and Social Life Monographs
Series Volume100
PublisherThe Orient Cultural Service
CityTaipei, Republic of China
Source DocumentAccessible with appropriate permission
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Kampong Mee Trawl Fishery, Malaysia

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Kampong Mee is a fishing community that is located near the urban areas of Penang and several other fishing ports in Malaysia. The original case, which was published in 1977, catalogues approximately 2,000 inhabitants and 150 boats; the resource unit is demersal fish. Overfishing is the main common pool resource problem. In an attempt to limit overfishing, six co-operatvies were established. Co-operative committee heads are appointed by the government and were established to manage the...
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