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Economic Value Estimation Of Shrimp (Macrobrachium Spp.) And Oysters (Ostrea Edulis) In The Mangroves Marine Park (Pmm), Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)

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  • Lobho Lopa Joel

    (Institut supérieur pédagogique de Bunia, Department of Biology and Chemistry, P.O. Box 340, Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo)

  • Kalambulwa Nkombe Alphonse

    (Université de Lubumbashi, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, Department of Management of Renewable Natural Resources, Research unit in Ecology, Ecological Restoration and Landscapes, Route Kasapa, Campus Universitaire, P.O. Box 1825, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.)

  • Kimbembe Jeansy Alverick Duvaress

    (cLaboratory of Geomatics and Applied Tropical Ecology (LGETA), National School of Agronomy and Forestry (ENSAF) P.O. Box 69, Brazzaville, Université Marien Ngouabi, Republic of Congo.)

  • Kakule Muleverwa Simeon

    (Université Officielle de Ruwenzori, Department of Development Economics, P.O.Box 560, Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo.)

  • Mumba Tshanika Urbain

    (Université de Lubumbashi, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences, Department of Management of Renewable Natural Resources, Research unit in Ecology, Ecological Restoration and Landscapes, Route Kasapa, Campus Universitaire, P.O. Box 1825, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.)

  • Diyazola Vweba Jeancy

    (Université Kongo, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences P.O. Box 202, Mbanza-Ngungu (DR Congo), Academy for Research, Innovation and Professional Training in Agriculture for Sustainable Development (ARIFPAD), ULB-Cooperation.)

  • Besisa Nguba Timothée

    (Regional Post-Graduate Training School on Integrated Management of Tropical Forests and Lands (ERAIFT), Kinshasa P.O. Box 15373, Democratic Republic of Congo.)

  • Tchouamo Isaac Roger

    (University of Dschang, P.O. Box 35 302 Yaounde Bastos Cameroon)

  • Ntoto M'vubu Roger

    (Université de Kinshasa, Faculty of Agronomic and Environmental Sciences, Department of Agricultural Economics, P.O. Box 117 Kinshasa XI, DR Congo)

  • Bernard Riera

    (Centre national de la recherche scientifique-MNH-Laboratory of General Ecology/France)

Abstract

Wetlands provide several Ecosystem services to most of the populations which are linked. They significantly contribute to their economic subsistence. However, it is very difficult to estimate their economic value while they impact on the ecosystem development of human well-being. This study aims to estimate the economic value of Macrobrachium spp. and Ostrea edulis in the MMP and assess fishermen’s perceptions of the contribution of fish products to their well-being using the market price approach. The results revealed that the economic value of both products was estimated at 1,280,030 USD (2 816 066 200 FC). Macrobrachium spp. accounted for 31.12%, or 398 359 USD (876 390 200 FC), while Ostrea edulis accounted for 68.88%, or 881,671 USD (1 939 67 000 FC). Additionally, the results showed that the exploitation of Macrobrachium spp. and Ostrea edulis remains an important source of income for fishermen’s households. Then, the profits from fishing mainly enable fishermen to meet their food requirements, access medical care, and send their children to school. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that there is a need of reconciling conservation and sustainable use. Finally, monitoring and assessment of fish stocks harvested, the number of fishermen, the level of water pollution, and the development of a management plan are important to improve the sustainable management of all the provided ecosystem services from the wetlands

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  • Lobho Lopa Joel & Kalambulwa Nkombe Alphonse & Kimbembe Jeansy Alverick Duvaress & Kakule Muleverwa Simeon & Mumba Tshanika Urbain & Diyazola Vweba Jeancy & Besisa Nguba Timothée & Tchouamo Isaac Roge, 2024. "Economic Value Estimation Of Shrimp (Macrobrachium Spp.) And Oysters (Ostrea Edulis) In The Mangroves Marine Park (Pmm), Democratic Republic Of The Congo (Drc)," Food & Agribusiness Management (FABM), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 5(2), pages 86-92, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbfabm:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:86-92
    DOI: 10.26480/fabm.02.2024.86.92
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