A survey on Catch Composition and Analysis of Socio-economic in Setnet (moshta) Fishery From Bandar Abbas Coastal Area

This study on set-net fishing at the coastal area of Bandar Abbas was conducted from October to April 2012. A totally of 54 setnet operations were recorded, random samplig monthly of 9 setnet from Nakhlenakhoda, Khajehatatta and Suru were conducted. Results showed that a total of 66 species and 54 genus belonged to 45 families of fishes were caught by the set-net in Bandar Abbas coastal area. Nakhlnakhoda were consisted of 39 species, 35 genus and 31 families, Khajehatta, 42 species, 40 genus and 37 families and Suru 34 species, 28 genera and 26 families respectively . Analysis of catch composition were showed that in Nakhlnakhoda Goaf (39.7%), Kalar(10.8%) and crabs (9.5%), in Khajehatta Chacunda gizzard shad (38.5%), Mullets(20.9%) and Sardine(5.1%), and in Suru White sardine( 56.4%),Whipfin silver-biddy (7.1%) and Milk fish (6.4%) were dominated. In order to analyze the economical and social situation of bandarabbas setneters community of interviews and questionnaires were used in the social and econimic conditions of society setneters enrolled 20 person analyzed.In this investigation it has been determined that the estabishment of the oldest fishing setnet about 40 years ago and most recent 12 years of experience.On the other literacy rate of setneters showed that only 30 percent have no education.47 percent of setneters saied that their setnets is hereditaryd,16 percent have purchased their setnets and 37 percent said they have ownership of set nets. according to the survay,the most important setneters concern also,there is not a considerable income from setnet and for young employment as a carer is very smal role.