Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study

The impacts of climate change (CC) on all spheres of human life are evident worldwide. Fish is the premier protein source, and its production in Bangladesh is mainly dependent on hatchery-based seed production. However, hatchery productivity is disrupted every year due to CC. This study assesses the...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Abu Baker Siddique, A. K. Shakur Ahammad, Balaram Mahalder, Md. Mehedi Alam, Neaz A. Hasan, Abul Bashar, Jatish Chandra Biswas, Mohammad Mahfujul Haque
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/5/270
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author Mohammad Abu Baker Siddique
A. K. Shakur Ahammad
Balaram Mahalder
Md. Mehedi Alam
Neaz A. Hasan
Abul Bashar
Jatish Chandra Biswas
Mohammad Mahfujul Haque
author_facet Mohammad Abu Baker Siddique
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description The impacts of climate change (CC) on all spheres of human life are evident worldwide. Fish is the premier protein source, and its production in Bangladesh is mainly dependent on hatchery-based seed production. However, hatchery productivity is disrupted every year due to CC. This study assesses the impacts of CC on fish seed production in hatcheries from the perspective of hatchery owners. A semi-structured questionnaire survey was conducted with 60 hatchery owners in five sub-districts (Trishal, Mymensingh Sadar, Gouripur, Fulbaria, and Muktagacha) of the Mymensingh district, the highest aquaculture-producing zone in Bangladesh. Characteristically, hatchery owners are middle-aged and highly educated, with over a decade of experience in fish hatchery management. Likert scale results showed that hatchery owners concur with the evidence of CC, as seen by changes in air and water temperatures, rainfall, and sunlight intensity, as well as frequent natural disasters. Regression analysis showed that erratic rainfall, high temperature, and high solar radiation significantly influenced the hatchery owners’ perceptions of CC. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to divide the impact of CC into 12 components. Maximum variance (>70%) observed could be explained by problems related to embryonic and physiological development of fish fry, environmental changes, disease outbreaks, and poor growth of broodfish. The first PCA explained over 50% of the variances, with significantly higher factor loadings, comprising poor gonadal maturation, low hatching rate, poor egg and seed quality, low fecundity, and poor sperm quality of broodfish. The first PCA confirmed that the impacts of CC on fish hatchery operations were severe. Planting trees on the hatchery premises, aeration of brood ponds, increased water supply, and temperature control can be implemented to address the negative impacts on fish hatcheries. Further research in the laboratory and hatchery environments is needed.
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spelling doaj.art-6e99b3b936f342b0a4f28900d3771e0f2023-11-24T00:06:33ZengMDPI AGFishes2410-38882022-10-017527010.3390/fishes7050270Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical StudyMohammad Abu Baker Siddique0A. K. Shakur Ahammad1Balaram Mahalder2Md. Mehedi Alam3Neaz A. Hasan4Abul Bashar5Jatish Chandra Biswas6Mohammad Mahfujul Haque7Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BangladeshDepartment of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BangladeshDepartment of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BangladeshDepartment of Fishery Resources Conservation and Management, Khulna Agricultural University, Khulna 9100, BangladeshDepartment of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj 8100, BangladeshDepartment of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BangladeshKrishi Gobeshona Foundation, BARC Complex, Farmgate, Dhaka 1215, BangladeshDepartment of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, BangladeshThe impacts of climate change (CC) on all spheres of human life are evident worldwide. Fish is the premier protein source, and its production in Bangladesh is mainly dependent on hatchery-based seed production. However, hatchery productivity is disrupted every year due to CC. This study assesses the impacts of CC on fish seed production in hatcheries from the perspective of hatchery owners. A semi-structured questionnaire survey was conducted with 60 hatchery owners in five sub-districts (Trishal, Mymensingh Sadar, Gouripur, Fulbaria, and Muktagacha) of the Mymensingh district, the highest aquaculture-producing zone in Bangladesh. Characteristically, hatchery owners are middle-aged and highly educated, with over a decade of experience in fish hatchery management. Likert scale results showed that hatchery owners concur with the evidence of CC, as seen by changes in air and water temperatures, rainfall, and sunlight intensity, as well as frequent natural disasters. Regression analysis showed that erratic rainfall, high temperature, and high solar radiation significantly influenced the hatchery owners’ perceptions of CC. Principal component analysis (PCA) was used to divide the impact of CC into 12 components. Maximum variance (>70%) observed could be explained by problems related to embryonic and physiological development of fish fry, environmental changes, disease outbreaks, and poor growth of broodfish. The first PCA explained over 50% of the variances, with significantly higher factor loadings, comprising poor gonadal maturation, low hatching rate, poor egg and seed quality, low fecundity, and poor sperm quality of broodfish. The first PCA confirmed that the impacts of CC on fish hatchery operations were severe. Planting trees on the hatchery premises, aeration of brood ponds, increased water supply, and temperature control can be implemented to address the negative impacts on fish hatcheries. Further research in the laboratory and hatchery environments is needed.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/5/270climate changefish hatcheryseed productionaquacultureBangladesh
spellingShingle Mohammad Abu Baker Siddique
A. K. Shakur Ahammad
Balaram Mahalder
Md. Mehedi Alam
Neaz A. Hasan
Abul Bashar
Jatish Chandra Biswas
Mohammad Mahfujul Haque
Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
Fishes
climate change
fish hatchery
seed production
aquaculture
Bangladesh
title Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
title_full Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
title_fullStr Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
title_full_unstemmed Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
title_short Perceptions of the Impact of Climate Change on Performance of Fish Hatcheries in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
title_sort perceptions of the impact of climate change on performance of fish hatcheries in bangladesh an empirical study
topic climate change
fish hatchery
seed production
aquaculture
Bangladesh
url https://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/7/5/270
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