Structure of a Sample Fishing Community (Perupok Area, Kelantan)

TitleStructure of a Sample Fishing Community (Perupok Area, Kelantan)
Publication TypeBook Chapter
Year of Publication1966
AuthorsFirth R
Book TitleMalay Fishemen: Their Peasant Economy
Chapter3
Pagination63-81
PublisherRoutledge and Kegan Paul Ltd
CityLondon, U.K.
Source DocumentAccessible with appropriate permission
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Perupok Coastal Fishery, Malaysia

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Perupok is a fishing village in the Bachok district, located on the Kelantan coast of Malaysia. The original study, which was carried out in 1963, catalogues approximately 307 fishermen in the village; the main resource units are jewfish, herring, sea-bream, prawns, mackerel, and anchovy. The fishing community is well structured, fishing activities are well-planned based on the seasons, and the roles of fishing crew and dealers are well-defined. This case study is part of the original Common-...
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