The life of seaweed farmers in Selakan Island, Semporna, Sabah
The beauty of Sabah with surrounding islands is undeniable and receives world-wide recognition. The revenue generated through solar resources, mineral from the ocean and ecosystem which allows Sabah to increase the economic resources through a wide range of industries including tourism, fisheries...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/35073/1/PPIK6.pdf http://eprints.usm.my/35073/ |
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| Summary: | The beauty of Sabah with surrounding islands is undeniable and receives world-wide
recognition. The revenue generated through solar resources, mineral from the ocean and ecosystem
which allows Sabah to increase the economic resources through a wide range of industries including
tourism, fisheries, agriculture and aquaculture. One of the aquacultural activities carried out is
seaweed cultivation. This study focused on seaweed industry’s importance to social and community
development. The study examines the life of seaweed farmers, which includes the location and
geographical structure, the history of the race, social organization, activity, employment, social
activities and community, and religion. Documentation of the life of seaweed farmers is an entrybased
studies conducted with ethnography which is a suitable method to understand their culture,
values, and religion. Data were collected through structured and unstructured interviews and
participating observation which was carried out for almost two years. Data collections were also
conducted periodically. The study provides an overview of the life of seaweed farmers in Selakan
Island that is very different from farmers on the mainland. |
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