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>> Research Project - Cambodia

Study on the Benefit of Seaweed Farming for Improving Livelihoods of Coastal Population and Biodiversity Enrichment in Cambodia

Objectives

To study the effectiveness of seaweed farming in Cambodia
To evaluate the economic benefit of seaweed farming
To assess the environmental impact of seaweed farming
To develop a guideline for replication

Research Theme Biological Uses and Values

Activities

Collection of literature and published documents
Field survey on seaweed farming techniques and environmental conditions
Socio-economic study of seaweed farmers
Inventory of animal and fish recruiting in seaweed farms as indicator of biodiversity enrichment and impact assessment
Develop guidelines and training materials for replication of seaweed farming
Workshop to discuss research results for additional inputs

Expected Outputs

Improved seaweed farming systems
Evaluation of economic benefit of seaweed farming
Inventory of biodiversity recruitment in seaweed farming
Enhanced skills of Fisheries Department staff in research
Guidelines for seaweed farming for farmers delivered

Project cost 10,000 EURO

Project Duration 12 months

Project Site Kampot province of Cambodian coastal zone

Implementing Agency

Coordinator

Department of Fisheries

Mr. Hav Viseth (M.Sc.)
Project Leader, Department of Fishery

Co-Researchers
Mr. Kim Sour (M.Sc.)
Senior Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture.

Ms. Sar Hok Seng (B.Sc.)
Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture

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