Examination of terms for sustainable use of fishing grounds in brackish water through consideration of decision making process of fishermen

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The mouth of Hacap river in Panay Island, the Philippines became shallow in the process of reclamation for shrimp pond for Japan and could be a fishing ground many residents can use without large-scale equipments. Today, over exploitation of the fishing ground due to the installation of small-sized stationary fishing gears and the adoption of oyster culture is a growing problem. This study clarified the background of the local environmental problem that the fishing ground is over-exploited from the viewpoints of social customs related to the survival maintenance of the local community and decision-making of fisher folks.