Small-Scale Fishermen's Perceptions of the Occupation of Fishing in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica

摘要

The report examines small-scale fishermen's perceptions of the occupation of fishing in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica. It is based on 125 interviews with open-ended questions concerning what the fishermen liked most and least about their occupation; preferences for son's occupation; and the qualities that make a good fisherman. In addition, information regarding preference for and functions of middlemen was gathered, and correlations between perceptions of the fishing occupation and the independent variables of age, education, years fishing, and area of residence were made.