Master's Thesis in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management and Economics : Recent submissions
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Technical and scale efficiency of the intensive Tiger shrimp cultivation farms in Binh Dai district - Ben Tre - Viet nam. An application of DEA
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-05-15)This thesis is implemented with two main purposes: (1) reviewing the literature on efficiency and DEA methods, (2) applying DEA methods to examine efficiency of the shrimp farms in Binh Dai district, Ben Tre, Vietnam. In thesis, therefore, after related literature is reviewed, a case study of measuring the performance of shrimp farms in the study area is implemented. Interesting findings have been ... -
Technical efficiency of prawn poly-culture in Tam Giang lagoon, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-05-15)This paper measured the mean technical efficiency of 91 percent in prawn poly-culture (prawn (Peneaus monodon)-rabbitfish (Siganus oramin)-others pattern) farms in Tam Giang lagoon, Vietnam, using an input-oriented VRS data envelopment analysis. The estimated technical super-efficiency was then regressed to the farmer characteristics, extension contacts, stocking density, and production environment ... -
Value chain analysis of black tiger shrimp culture in Cox'sBazar District, Bangladesh
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-22)This research aimed to explore the value chain of Black tiger shrimp in Cox’sbazar district, Bangladesh. Actors involved in the chain are farmers, wholesalers, commission agents and processors were interviewed by different questionnaires. A total sample size of 48 surveyed households were visited and analyzed for this research. Results showed a map of actors, costs and earnings, employment ... -
Frog value chain case study in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)Frog is valuable product in Vietnam but the natural frogs are overexploited thus, the new model to raising frog is desired. Many species of frogs are cultured in Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, for trial of the adaptive ability of exotic species in Vietnam condition. Recently, the frogs’ species from Thailand and Taiwan are prepotent and spread out Vietnam. Nowadays, frog culture becomes ... -
Pricing attributes of day cruises in Nha Trang bay using hedonic pricing
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)This study employs a hedonic price model to investigate the relationship between package prices of one-day island tours and the different attributes/characteristics associated with them. 127 observations of prices were obtained from 24 tour operators running in Nha Trang City. Using OLS regression method, the results show that the differences in prices among tours to a large degree can be explained ... -
Community-based Co-management in Vietnamese fisheries. The case of the Fisheries Associations in Tam Giang-Cau Hai Lagoon
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)The open access fisheries regime has led to the degradation of marine resources and to conflicts in sharing them and the fishing grounds in Tam Giang Cau Hai lagoon in Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. In 2003, community-based fisheries management (CBFM), particularly through Fisheries Associations (FA), was introduced and established. As of 2011, there were 62 local FAs. It means that local FAs have played ... -
Profitability and technical efficiency of Black tiger shrimp (Penaeus Monodon) culture and White leg shrimp (Penaeus Vannamei) culture in Song Song Cau district, Phu Yen province, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)The research measure the profitability and technical efficiency of Black tiger shrimp farms and White leg shrimp farms in Song Cau district, Phu Yen province, Vietnam. Cross-sectional data of 62 Black tiger shrimp samples and 88 White leg shrimp samples were used for comparison two production systems. The profitability analysis shows that White leg shrimp farms achieved an average profit per hectare ... -
Open-access inshore fisheries : the economic performance of the purse seine fishery in Nha Trang, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)In Vietnam, the number of fishing vessels, especially near the shore, has increased continuously, despite the Government’s aim for reduction. In particular, 80% of the fishing vessels operate in the coastal areas that make up only 11% of the exclusive economic zone. Such heavy use of near-shore fish resources could imply overfishing and economic decline. Therefore, the economic performance of the ... -
The impacts of non-tariff barriers on the export price of Vietnamese catfish
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-22)The aims of this study to identify the impacts of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) on Vietnamese catfish export price in the international market. The time-series monthly data from 1999 to 2011 was used in our paper. Base on the demand and supply equilibrium theory, we constructed the function of Vietnamese catfish export price. The unit toot test results showed that our data was stationary at differenced ... -
The effect of exchange rate on shrimp export from Vietnam to the U.S
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06)A partial adjustment model of the U.S excess demand for Vietnamese shrimp is constructed to investigate the effect of the real bilateral exchange rate VND/USD on the U.S import of Vietnamese shrimp. Monthly data were collected from 2002:03 to 2011:12 for model development. The study found that the real appreciation of VND against USD has no effects on the U.S import quantity demanded for Vietnamese ... -
Opportunities and challenges in lobster marine aquaculture in Vietnam : the case of Nha Trang bay
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)In recent years, after the disease outbreak occurred in 2007-2008 and the typhoon happened in 2009, there is a phenomenon that farmers in Nha Trang bay limit their cages for lobster culturing and transform gradually to culture marine finfish. Additionally, a new regulation of the Government was introduced from 2010 in the bay. Threats from disease outbreaks and natural disaster, pressures from costs ... -
Impacts of climate change and adaptation strategy selection under constrained conditions in Ben Tre province
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)Ben Tre is among Vietnam’s 10 most vulnerable provinces to climate change. Thus, in this study we investigated impacts of sea level rise, salt water intrusion, typhoon and erosion on three coastal communes in Ben Tre and corresponding adaptations. Three focus group discussions were conducted to identify impacts of climatic events and vulnerable sectors. The household survey of 300 respondents followed ... -
Technology adoption and economics in aquaculture in the district of Noakhali, Bangladesh : issues of vulnerabilities and resilience
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)The study examined the role of technology to aquaculture farmers vulnerable to climate change and the study also identified common categories of aquaculture practices in the coastal district Noakhali, Bangladesh and the vulnerabilities associated with such aquaculture practices. The study focused on the sustainability of farmers’ livelihood. The study used extensive field visits, interviews with the ... -
Hedonic price analysis of shrimp : quality factors influencing market price of shrimp in Nha Trang, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to identify the various quality attributes of shrimp which influence on market price and evaluate the relationship between price and quality attributes. Secondly to point out the main quality characters of shrimp which influence consumer preference and demand in domestic market. Theoretical framework – Based on Rosen (1974) proposed framework, simple ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of co-management in Nui Chua National Park Marine Protected Area, Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-22)Although Nui Chua National Park MPA is considered as an effective MPA of Vietnam, especially in the involvement of community in management process, an overall assessment of biodiversity, socioeconomic and governance could help managers continue developing the advantages and overcome mistakes. By using relevant indicators, this study stated that abundance of species is somewhat increased, the ... -
Technology adoption and economics of small-scale fish processing in the Nzema east district of Ghana : the case of smoked fish
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)This paper looks into the preservation methods available to the small scale smoked and salted sun-dried fish processor in the Nzema East district of Ghana. The paper also examines the effect of fuel wood performance on the quality of smoked fish in producing the preferred fish texture and taste to meet consumer demand; assess the profitability of small scale smoked fish processing; and compare smoked ... -
Hedonic price for Catfish : an analysis for Pangasius price in Bangladesh
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)In the present study, a hedonic model was used to estimate price increments or discount of catfish (Pangasius sp.) due to quality attributes in a domestic market named Natunbazar in Barishal district of Bangladesh. Using price and attribute data obtained by a questionnaire survey from the Barishal Natunbazar fish market, a linear hedonic price model was estimated which includes both continuous ... -
The economic efficiency of a trawl fishery in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-05-15)Vietnamese fisheries have long traditional development. They are operating under an open access fisheries regime with small scale, multi-species and multi-fishing gears. The number of fishing vessels, the total engine power and the total yield have been increasing continuously overtime; meanwhile the CPUE (catch per unit effort) have been reducing seriously. Vietnamese fisheries are facing ... -
The value chain of white leg shrimp exported to the U.S market in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06)The research aimed to explore the value chain of frozen white leg shrimp exported to the U.S market from Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. Three objectives were set up, that is, (1) to identify the activities conducted by different actors in the value chain and the corresponding costs and earnings of those activities, (2) to evaluate the distributions of revenue, cost and profit along the chain, and (3) ... -
The role of perceived risk, knowledge, price and cost in explaining dry fish consumption in Bangladesh within the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06-01)Dry fish is the low-cost dietary protein source in Bangladesh. As far the concern of the researcher, this study is the first of its kind to explore the dry fish consumption behaviour in Bangladesh. The general purpose of this study is to apply the general framework of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), explain attitudes, intention and dry fish consumption in Chittagong city and to extend the ...