Data collection
Frequency distribution and percentage were
used to describe the various indicators of
socio-economic conditions. A weighted average
index (WAI) was used to determine: fishers’
perceptions of fisheries resources conditions; their
awareness of fisheries resources value; their
perception of fisheries management agencies,
measures, and other stakeholders; their participation
levels in fisheries management; and their opinions
on fisheries management issues and future fisheries
management measures. The index was computed
using Equation 1: