Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme Win Thein Oo Union of Myanmar Department of Fisheries 2005

Introduction Country: Union of Myanmar (Burma) Country: Union of Myanmar (Burma) Land Area: 676,577 Km 2 Land Area: 676,577 Km 2 Population: 53.4 million (2004) Population: 53.4 million (2004) Season: 1. Summer (Feb – May) Season: 1. Summer (Feb – May) 2. Rainy Season (May – Oct) 2. Rainy Season (May – Oct) 3. Cold Season (Nov – Feb) 3. Cold Season (Nov – Feb) Temperature: 32 0 C (coastal and delta area) Temperature: 32 0 C (coastal and delta area) 21 0 C (northern low land) 21 0 C (northern low land) International Borders: 1. P.R of China (2199 km) International Borders: 1. P.R of China (2199 km) 2. India (1331 km) 2. India (1331 km) 3. Bangladesh (256 km) 3. Bangladesh (256 km) 4. Thailand (2096 km) 4. Thailand (2096 km) 5. Laos (224 km) 5. Laos (224 km)

Introduction Structure of Union Structure of Union Comprising of 7 Divisions and 7 states DivisionState 1. Yangon1. Rakhine 2. Mandalay2. Mon 3. Thanintharyi3. Shan 4. Bago4. Kachin 5. Sagaing5. Kayin 6. Magwe6. Chin 7. Ayeyawady7. Kayah Long Cost Line 2832 km Long Cost Line 2832 km Per capita consumption of fish 33 kg (2004) Per capita consumption of fish 33 kg (2004) Livestock and fisheries sector (% of GDP) 7.9% (2004) Livestock and fisheries sector (% of GDP) 7.9% (2004)

Fishery Industry in Myanmar Capture Fisheries Capture Fisheries Aquaculture Aquaculture

Capture Fisheries Fresh water Fresh water  Inland water body cover 8.2 million ha (FAO 1996)  Lakes, 4 major rivers, 103 reservoirs, 3742 leasable fisheries  During monsoon season, inundated flood plains (open fisheries)  Fresh water fisheries law (1991)

Marine Capture Fisheries MMMMarine Fisheries Resources survey andexploratory Fishing Project (FAO) 1979 –1983 R.V Dr. Fridtjof Nansan, M.F.V 525) 0000.5 Million metric tonnes (pelagic fish) 0000.55 million metric tonnes (demersal fish) TTTTotaling 1.05 million metric tones (MSY) TTTTwo main types CCCCoastal or inshore fisheries 5555 mile (Northern area) 11110 mile (Sourthern area) FFFFishing vessel < 30 feet EEEEngine < 12 HP (29082 traditional boat) 2004 OOOOffshore fisheries SSSSix fishing zone (2298 commercial vessels) 2004  M yanmar Marine Fisheries Law (1989)  T T T The law relating to fishing rights of foreign vessels (1989)

Aquaculture Fresh Water Fish Culture  T T T Total fish pond hectares (2004)  F F F Fish farmer  C C C Culture species 14  2 2 2 24 Fishery Station DOF

Shrimp aquaculture (2004) Shrimp aquaculture (2004) Culture SystemArea in Hectares Extensive Extensive plus Semi intensive Total Soft shell mud crab culture Soft shell mud crab culture