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    Multi-mesh gillnet selectivity of Oreochromis mossambicus and O. niloticus (Cichlidae) in the fishery of three large perennial reservoirs in Sri Lanka
    (Sri Lanka Journal of Aquatic Sciences, 2017) Jayasinghe, R.P.P.K.; Amarasinghe, U.S.; Moreau, J.
    As in many tropical reservoir fisheries, the major fishing gear in the reservoirs of Sri Lanka is gillnet. Gillnets of a wide range of stretched mesh sizes (6.9 - 11.4 cm) are used in individual boats in Sri Lankan reservoirs targeting mainly two exotic cichlid species, Oreochromis mossambicus and O. niloticus, which dominate the fisheries accounting for over 80% of the landings. Although the filament characteristics and dimensions of gillnets of different mesh sizes are uniform, their mesh composition varies from boat to boat making catch samples in individual boats are under the influence of different selectivity patterns. As such, an approach is presented for constructing the overall selection curves in the sampled boats during different sampling occasions for the two cichlid fish species in the three reservoirs. For this purpose, gillnet selectivity of each mesh size was determined using Baranov-Holt method. Probabilities of capture of mesh-wise gillnet selection curves were then summed up giving weight to the contribution of each mesh size to the total number of net pieces in the sampled boat, to determine the overall gillnet selection from gillnets of all mesh sizes. The importance of the findings of the present study for length-based stock assessment methods and for imposing mesh regulations to the gillnet fisheries in reservoirs of Sri Lanka is discussed.
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    Investigation of the Negombo estuary (Sri Lanka) brush park fishery, with an emphasis on community-based management
    (Fisheries Management and Ecology, 2002) Amarasinghe, U.S.; Amarasinghe, M.D.; Nissanka, C.
    The Negombo estuary brush park fishery in Sri Lanka was investigated from June 1998 to March 1999. The mean fish yield (all species) in the fishery was 12.46 t ha?1 yr?1. Fin fish species formed about 91% of the yield and the rest was formed by penaeid shrimps and crabs. Fish yield and the twig density in the brush park exhibited a second order polynomial relationship indicating a minimum yield at an intermediate value of twig density in the brush parks. The relationship between fish yield and duration of implantation of brush parks showed an optimal period of 30?40 days for high fish yields. Income levels of fishermen, availability of construction material and suitable sites for implantation of brush parks are some of the factors determining size and number of brush parks per fisherman and duration of installation. Indigenous knowledge within the fishing community about the effect of salinity variations, twig density and mangrove species used on the harvests greatly contribute to effective operation of this fishing practice. Cultivation of mangroves to obtain twigs and branches is a unique feature in this estuary. Indigenous knowledge on mangroves has led to the adoption of sound silvicultural practices. Although cultivating mono-specific mangrove stands may not increase diversity of mangrove forests, it reduces denudation of naturally occurring mangrove forests because of brush park construction, and retains habitats for other organisms. Mangrove management plans in the Negombo estuary should therefore be viewed and treated in an integrated manner that takes into account both resource and social components.
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    Sri Lankan reservoir fishery: a case for introduction of a co-management strategy
    (Sri Lankan reservoir fishery: a case for introduction of a co-management strategy, 1999) Amarasinghe, U.S.; de Silva, S.S.
    The inland fisheries of Sri Lanka are essentially artisanal on most of the reservoirs in the country. The annual inland fish production declined dramatically after 1990, when state patronage for the development of the inland fisheries was discontinued for 4 years. This decline was shown to be a result of growth overfishing of the two dominant cichlid species which accounted for over 90% of landings. This was a result of using small mesh (?