Title A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESHWATER FISH OF THE CONGO RIVER: BASED ON THE OBSERVATION OF LOCAL MARKETS IN BRAZZAVILLE, REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Title A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF FRESHWATER FISH OF THE CONGO RIVER: BASED ON THE OBSERVATION OF LOCAL MARKETS IN BRAZZAVILLE, REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
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标题 关于刚果河淡水鱼分布的初步报告：基于对刚果共和国布拉柴维尔当地市场的观察
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2018
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Mikiko Hagiwara
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T. Oishi;Mikiko Hagiwara
本文通过关注鱼贩的贸易策略，介绍了中部非洲现代城市布拉柴维尔的淡水鱼流通过程。淡水鱼是这座城市居民蛋白质的主要来源，因此也是他们食物的重要组成部分。这种鱼在布拉柴维尔当地市场上以三种形式出售：（1）新鲜鱼，（2）熏鱼和（3）咸干鱼。每种形式都有自己的运输和配送系统。不同形式的鱼贩采用不同的交易策略。熏鱼和咸鱼干供应商高度专业化，往往与特定中间商建立牢固的关系。这些关系通常是通过基于原籍地区的种族联系来培养的。鲜鱼摊贩在销售商品和贸易关系方面更具机会主义倾向。未来的研究应探讨城市地区鱼类需求的增加和牢固的贸易关系如何影响水生资源利用的可持续性。
This article presents a report on the distribution process of freshwater fish in Brazzaville, a modern-day city in central Africa, by focusing on the trading strategies of fish vendors. Freshwater fish is a major source of protein for the dwellers of this city, and is therefore an important component of their food. This fish is available in three forms at the local markets of Brazzaville: (1) fresh fish, (2) smoked fish, and (3) salted dried fish. Each form has its own transportation and distribution system. Fish vendors with different form of merchandise employ different trading strategies. Smoked fish and salted dried fish vendors are highly specialized and tend to develop strong relationships with specific middlemen. These relationships are often cultivated through ethnic ties based on the area of origin. Fresh fish vendors are more opportunistic in selling items and trading relationships. Future studies should explore how increased demand for fish in urban areas and the strong trading relationships are impacting the sustainability of aquatic resource use.