Mackerel gill net (Khmer name Mong Trey Kamong)

       This fishing gear is specifically designed. It is used to catch pelagic fish especially mackerel, which comprises more than 80-90 % of the total catch. According to Cambodia's Fisheries Law (Khmer called Kret Chhbab Lek 33 Kra. Chor), which was signed and came into force on 09th March 1987, Article 27 mackerel fishing is prohibited every year from 15 January to 31 March because this is the spawning period for mackerel. In Cambodia, one fisherman has at least two types of the fishing gears, so they can change to another fishery during the closed season. This fishing gear is used only the fishermen who live in Sihanoukville municipality and Koh Kong province (Tab. 10).

Table10.Data of mackerel gill net use in the coastal area of Cambodia (Unit = m)

Province/ Municipality	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001
Kep	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Kampot	-	-	9,450	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sihanoukville	3,700	9,800	26,600	12,050	15,550	17,620	26,900	84,000	64,700	64,700
Koh Kong	-	-	-	-	-	113,600	113,600	113,600	113,600	-
Total	3,700	9,800	36,050	12,050	15,550	131,220	140,500	198,200	178,300	64,700

(Source: DoF of Cambodia, 2002)