College of Agriculture, Department of Fisheries, University of Southern Mindanao-Kabacan

MARKET SURVEY ON CATCH ABUNDANCE OF COMMON CARP

(Cyprinus carpio) AND THE FISHING GEAR USED IN KABACAN
AND MIDSAYAP
Calamba, C.1 Cambronero, J. M.2 Caños, A.M.3 Capindo, H.M.4 Clarito, R.5 Dela Cruz, M.6 Deloria, F. C.7 Ebarle, E.8 Espinosa, K. D.9
Ferenal, J.10 Javier, J.11 Tacadena, D. III12 and Dupo, S. D.1

Keywords: Common carp, catch abundance, fishing gear.

INTRODUCTION
The fishing industry plays a vital role in the economic
and social well-being of communities mainly engaged in fishing.
In the Philippines, fishing is not only a traditional activity but also
a significant source of livelihood for many people. Kabacan and
Midsayap, located in the province of Cotabato, two
municipalities that are abundant in terms of captured common
carp displayed in the market. It is important to note that fish
abundance can be dynamic and can vary over time due to
environmental changes, fishing practices, and management
efforts. Therefore, obtaining recent data and considering
temporal variability is crucial in assessing the current abundance
of common carp in a specific area.
The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most
sought-after fish species in these regions. Its popularity stems
from its abundance, delicious taste, and market demand. Given
the importance of common carp in the local fisheries industry, it
is essential to conduct a comprehensive market survey to assess
its catch abundance and the fishing gear employed by the local
fishing communities. Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a globally
distributed fish species that is known for its adaptability and
ability to thrive in various aquatic environments. Its abundance
can vary depending on the specific region and local conditions.
The abundance of common carp may be influenced by factors
such as habitat availability, fishing pressure, and ecological
conditions unique to those locations. Having the ability to
accurately and rapidly estimate carp abundance would also aid
studies of the invasiveness of carp and its ecological impacts
(Kulhanek et al. 2011). Although the densities of common carp
can be estimated using mark-and-recapture approaches (Bajer
and Sorensen 2010; Bajer et al. 2011), these methods require
substantial effort and cannot be easily employed in large
numbers of lakes. Alternatively, carp densities could also be
estimated using catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data collected
from common survey techniques such as trap nets and gill nets.
CPUE is a widely used indicator to estimate the abundance of a
target species relative to the fishing effort exerted (FAO, 2018).
OBJECTIVES
Generally, the study aims to determine the status of
commercially caught common carp and its abundance in
Kabacan and Midsayap, Cotabato.
Specifically, it aims to:
1. Assess the catch abundance of captured common carp in
Liguasan marsh that are displayed in the market of Kabacan and
Midsayap;
2. To identify and analyze the fishing gear commonly utilized by
local fishermen in the study areas.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This chapter contain the method of conducting of the
study. It includes the locale of the study, research design,
research method, research instruments, and respondents of the
study, data collection, sampling procedure and data analysis.
Materials of the study will be ball pen, survey questionnaires, a
recorder and a camera for the photo documentation of the
duration of the survey.
RESEARCH LOCALE
This study was conducted at municipalities of Midsayap
and Kabacan in the province of North Cotabato. These
municipalities were chosen because abundant common carp in
the wet market. Fig. 1 shows where the study was conducted.
RESEARCH DESIGN
This study used a descriptive survey research design in
determining the catch abundance of common carp and the
fishing gear used in selected wet market in Kabacan and
Midsayap, North Cotabato.

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Midsayap Kabacan
Figure 1. Research Locale
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
A modified single structured questionnaire was used in
the study. The questionnaire focuses on years/months engaged
in fishing, catch effort, source of species caught, and fishing gear
used by the respondents.
DATA COLLECTION
Data were collected with the use of structured
questionnaires. The researcher explained the objectives of the
study and the questions for the respondents to answer them
independently. Figure 2 shows the data collection of the
researchers.
Figure 2. Data Collection During Interview.
SAMPLING PROCEDURE
The sampling sites of the study were the selected
municipalities of North Cotabato. This implied that the
availability of the respondents was considered during the
survey.
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DATA ANALYSIS
The data on market survey were analyzed using
descriptive measurements and interpretations such as
frequency counts, and percentage computations.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter deals with the results and discussion of the
findings of the study entitled “Market Survey on Catch
Abundance of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the Fishing
Gear Used in Kabacan and Midsayap”
AGE
The respondent’s age distribution was analyzed and
presented in bar graph. There are 20% for 20-30 of the total
respondents, 26.7% for 31-40, and 53.3% for the 41-50. In
Kabacan respondents only, 42.86% for 20-30, 28.57% for 31-40,
and 28.57% for 41-50. For Midsayap respondents, 0% for 20-30,
25% for 31-40, and 75% for 41-50 age distribution. Figure 3
shows the age distribution of Respondents in Kabacan and
Midsayap.
75
53.3
42.86
26.7 28.57 28.57 25
20
20-30 31-40 41-50 20-30 31-40 41-50 20-30 31-40 41-50
Respondents Kabacan Midsayap
Figure 3. Age distribution of the Respondents (%).
GENDER
The results showed that there are 46.7% male and
53.3% female out of the total respondents. In Kabacan, there are
28.57% male and 71.42% female and for Midsayap, 62.5% male
and 37.5% female in 8 respondents. Figure 4 presents the gender
of respondents in Kabacan and Midsayap.
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71.42
caught 20 kg above. Figure 6 shows the volume of caught by the
62.5 respondents.
53.3
46.7
37.5 71.43
66.67
28.57 62.5

26.67 28.57 25
M F M F M F 12.5
6.67
Respondents Kabacan Midsayap 0

Figure 4. Gender of the Respondents in Kabacan and 5 to 10 11 to 20 5 to 10 11 to 20 5 to 10 11 to 20

Midsayap (%).
NUMBER OF YEARS ENGAGED IN FISHING
Results showed that 46.67% of the total respondents
are engaged in fishing for 1 – 10 years, another 46.67% are
engaged in 11 – 20 years, and 6.67% are engaged around 21 – 30
years of fishing. In Kabacan respondents, 57.14% of the
respondents are engaged in fishing for 1 – 10 years, 28.57% of
the respondents for 11 – 20 years, and 14.29% are engaged in
fishing for 21 – 30 years. For Midsayap, 37.5% of the respondents
are engaged in fishing for 1 – 10 years, 62.5% for 11 – 20 years,
and 0% of the respondents did not reached 21 – 30 years of
fishing. Figure 5 shows how long the respondents engaged in
fishing.
20 above 20 above 20 above
Respondens Kabacan Midsayap
Figure 6. Volume of Captured Common carp (%).
COMMONLY USED FISHING GEAR
The results of the study showed that pukot and bubo
are the two most commonly used fishing gear of the
respondents. Seventy-three percent (73.33%) of the total
respondents used pukot as their main fishing gear and 46.67%
used bubo as their fishing gear. In Kabacan respondents
33.33%used pukot and 20% used bubo as their main fishing gear.
In Midsayap, 40% of the respondents used pukot and 33.33%
used bubo. Figure 7 shows the two most commonly used fishing
gear of the respondents.

62.5
57.14
73.33
46.67 46.67
37.5
28.57
46.67
14.29 40
6.67 33.33 33.33
0 20
1 to 10 11 to 21 to 1 to 10 11 to 21 to 1 to 10 11 to 21 to
20 30 20 30 20 30
Respondents Kabacan Midsayap pukot bubo pukot bubo pukot bubo

Figure 5. Number of years engaged in fishing (%). Respondents Kabacan Midsayap

Figure 7. Commonly used Fishing Gear (%).

VOLUME OF CAPTURED COMMON CARP
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION
Results showed that 6.67% of the total respondents
A survey was conducted in Kabacan and Midsayap
caught 5 – 10 kg of common carp per fishing, 26.67% of the
wherein the respondents was interviewed to assess the catch
respondents caught 11 – 20 kg, and 66.67% for 20 kg above. In
abundance of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the used
Kabacan, 0% of the respondents caught 5 – 10 kg, 28.57%
fishing gear. The results showed that most of the respondents
caught 11 – 20 kg, and 71.43% caught 20 kg above of common
are in 41 – 50 years’ old and 53.3% of the total respondents are
carp per fishing. For Midsayap, 12.5% of the respondents caught
female. In terms of years of engaged in fishing, both 1 – 10 years
5 – 10 kg, 25% for 11 – 20 kg, and 62.5% of the respondents
and 11 – 20 years gathered 46.67% of the respondents. Most of
the respondents both from Kabacan and Midsayap caught 20 kg

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above in every fishing. In the fishing gear used, the two most
commonly used by the respondents in both municipalities are
pukot and bubo. The study provides evidences that local fish
vendors that are engaged in fishing in the selected market of
Kabacan and Midsayap did not differ in terms of fishing gear
used and the volume of caught common carp.
From the findings of the study, a follow up study is
recommended with a larger sample size for a wider comparison
and accurate data.

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Figure 10. Sample Photo of Common carp in Midsayap market.
APPENDICES:

Figure 8. Sample Photo of Common carp in Kabacan market.

Figure 11. Photo During Survey Interview.

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