Survey data on fishermen perception of marine protected areas in West Coast of MalaysiaMendeley Data
Izarenah Md Repin,
Mohamad M. Fikri,
Danial Iskandar,
Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip,
Che Din Mohd Safuan,
Nazli Aziz,
Zainuddin Bachok,
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
Affiliations
Izarenah Md Repin
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Division of Fisheries Conservation and Protection, Department of Fisheries Malaysia, 62628 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Mohamad M. Fikri
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Danial Iskandar
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Che Din Mohd Safuan
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Nazli Aziz
Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Zainuddin Bachok
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat
Institute of Oceanography and Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Corresponding author.
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Malaysian waters cover approximately 5.35 % of both Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, primarily through marine parks and no-fishing zones. These areas play a crucial role in conserving marine resources by ensuring sustainable habitats. Aiming for a national target of 10 % MPAs by 2030 aligns with Malaysia's commitments to international obligations at the United Nations. This article presents data regarding fishermen's perceptions of MPAs, including demographic and fishermen profile. A stratified random sampling technique was utilized to select fishermen from eight states along the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews with 800 fishermen. Descriptive analysis, including frequencies and percentages, was employed to analyze the data. The findings offer valuable insights into views on the MPAs and the socio-economic profile of fishermen. Respondents agreed with most statements regarding the benefits and importance of establishing MPAs. The majority agreed that gazetting of MPAs was crucial for the sustainability of marine fisheries resources. This information will support the policymakers and researchers in enhancing the enforcement of marine protected areas to meet global targets.
