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The Korean Society of Fisheries Business Administration (한국수산경영학회)
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An Analysis of Fishermen's Perception to Climate Change in Korea

기후변화에 대한 어업인 인식의 특성 분석

  • Kim, Bong-Tae (Fisheries Policy Research Division, Korea Maritime Institute) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Geon (Fisheries Policy Research Division, Korea Maritime Institute) ;
  • Jeong, Myung-Saeng (Fisheries Policy Research Division, Korea Maritime Institute)
  • 김봉태 (한국해양수산개발원 수산연구본부) ;
  • 이상건 (한국해양수산개발원 수산연구본부) ;
  • 정명생 (한국해양수산개발원 수산연구본부)
  • Received : 2014.11.13
  • Accepted : 2014.12.22
  • Published : 2014.12.31
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Abstract

This study indicates that 84.5% of fishermen have perceived climate change and 74.9% of fishermen have responded that frequency and intensity of the impacts of climate change are increasing. The results of regression analysis have shown that the level of fishermen experiencing the impacts of climate change differs according to individual's characteristics including age, length of experience, sea area (fishing area) and types of fisheries. About half of the respondents have shown that they are not taking any actions against the effects of climate change. The main reasons are that they either have lack of knowledge on how to respond to the impacts of climate change or have the perception that climate change is irresistible. The majority of respondents have responded that they are not aware of the government's climate change policy and emphasized that it is necessary to have effective countermeasures strengthening the provision of information about climate change policy. The result of perception survey have highlighted that it is essential for the government and the fishermen to share relevant information and to consider method of cooperation.

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