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Management and conservation of theTerubuk (Tenualosa macrura) fishery in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia

Project ID

FIS/1996/082

Project Country

Commissioned Organisation

CSIRO Marine Research, Australia

Project Leader

Dr Steve Blaber

Email

stephen.blaber@marine.csiro.au

Phone: 

07 3826 7200 (Sw)

Fax: 

07 3826 7222

Collaborating Institutions

Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Indonesia
Central Research Institute for Fisheries, Indonesia
Riau University, Indonesia
Dinas Perikanan, Indonesia
Agency for Agricultural Research and Development, Indonesia

Project Budget

$154,903.00

Start Date

01/07/1996

Finish Date

30/06/1998

Extension Start Date

01/07/1998

Extension Finish Date

31/10/1999

ACIAR Research Program Manager

Mr Barney Smith

Overview Objectives

A Terubuk fishery has existed for hundreds of years in the Riau Province of Sumatra, Indonesia. The species is economically important for its eggs, which are exported to Singapore and Malaysia, and for its flesh which is consumed in this region of Sumatra. However, in the last 10 years catches have declined drastically. No detailed research has been carried out on the fishery or biology of the species. A management plan and conservation strategies are needed if the fishery is to survive. This small project aims to provide a Terubuk fisheries data collection system to examine the history of the fishery and monitor its progress. In addition, biological research, training in age determination and database management will help to develop a detailed management plan.

Location

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