Sustainable Development of Macao Fishery

The fishing industry has been thriving in Macao for hundreds of years. It has made an important contribution to local economy since the 19th century. However, the fishing industry has been declining and the number of fishermen has been decreasing. It would be an economic, cultural and historical tragedy for our local communities if it disappears. The fishermen deserve support and it is time to actually take action to nurture our fishing industry. It is hoped that this study will catch the attention of policymakers, industry representatives and society to pursue a sustainable development of Macao fishery.

澳門本來就是一個漁港，過往，澳門相當部分人口的經濟活動及生活方式，都與捕魚活動以及海上貿易有聯繫，可以講，海的元素是澳門立埠的根，亦是澳門這座“山‧海‧城”格局城市煥發生命力的重要特色所在。若這個包含著澳門漁港歷史和海事文化的漁業消失，無形中澳門亦失去其城市個性獨特的一面。故澳門有必要採取措施，令這個行業得以延續，又或轉型，以傳承本澳海島城市的地方文化和特色。本人希望透過親身訪談，深入了解現時漁民的生活及經營情況，並佐以相關的統計數據及資料，期望為本澳漁業的未來發展提供一些建議。