On April 26, 2024, Walailak University, in collaboration with the Ban Nai Thung Local Fishery Association, organized a seminar titled “Collaborative Integration for the Sustainability of Marine and Coastal Resources” at the Ban Nai Thung Blue Swimming Crab Learning Center.
The seminar featured discussions on two key topics:
- Basic Fishery Laws and Prohibited Fishing Practices
- Preserved Areas and Regulations for Blue Swimming Crab Fishing
In addition to expert-led lectures, the event provided a platform for local community leaders to share their valuable insights and success stories in sustainable fisheries. Mr. Charoen Toitae, Head of the Ban Nai Thung Blue Crab Bank Learning Center, and Mr. Piya Saea, Head of the Haddsomboon Blue Swimming Crab Bank, presented case studies on community-based fisheries management. They highlighted how local regulations, collective agreements, and knowledge sharing among fishermen have played a vital role in restoring marine resources and improving the livelihoods of coastal communities.
This seminar reflects Walailak University’s strong commitment to offering educational outreach activities for local or national communities to raise awareness about overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices.
