We randomly sampled age- and fishers gender-representative within each group across three main habitat types (mangroves. coasts and islands) using a non-probability 1990). sampling The survey team approached adults at least 15 years old) on the beach when they came in from fishing or at their homes after they had returned. The sample included fishers and gleaners returning at all times of day, as well as seasonal and occasional fishers and glean ers.