Developing a Vulnerability Index of Coastal Fisheries: A Case Study of Mussel Cultivation in Sriracha District, Chonburi
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Climate change has become a critical driver influencing the sustainability of mussel aquaculture in marine environments. This study aims to develop a vulnerability index for mussel aquaculture, focusing on Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, Thailand. Primary data were collected through interviews with provincial fisheries officers, staff from the Si Racha Fisheries Research Station, and representatives of 50 farming households, complemented by secondary quarterly data on economic, social, and environmental conditions from 2010 to 2023. A Composite Index approach, aligned with the principles of sustainable development, was applied to construct the vulnerability index. The results reveal that environmental factors are the major contributors to vulnerability, with an average index score of 68.89, followed by social (72.12) and economic (73.42) dimensions. The findings provide valuable insights for government agencies in assessing potential damages and allocating resources more effectively to support aquaculture farmers. Furthermore, the index can serve as an early warning tool, enabling farmers to anticipate risks and enhance the precision and resilience of mussel aquaculture practices.
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คณะเศรษฐศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ จัดพิมพ์วารสารเศรษฐศาสตร์และนโยบายสาธารณะ เพื่อเผยแพร่บทความวิชาการทางเศรษฐศาสตร์ นโยบายสารธารณะ และสาขาอื่นๆที่เกี่ยวข้อง ทัศนะและข้อคิดเห็นใดๆที่ปรากฏในวารสารเป็นความคิดเห็นส่วนตัวของผู้เขียน โดยบทความที่ได้รับการตอบรับจะถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของคณะเศรษฐศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ
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