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An Assessment of the Impacts of the 26th December 2004 Earthquake and Tsunami on Aquaculture in the Provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, Indonesia

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Publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Creation date: 2005

An assessment of the impacts of the 26th December 2004 tsunami on aquaculture in Aceh and North Sumatra was conducted by Agus Budhiman (Directorate General of Aquaculture) and Dr Michael Phillips (NACA) during two missions from 11th-24th February and 2nd-15th March 2005. The objectives were (in summary) to: (1) assess the impacts of the tsunami on aquaculture and the livelihoods of people dependant on aquaculture; and (2) identify follow up actions to support rehabilitation of the sector. After a preliminary review of information available in Banda Aceh, priority aquaculture areas along the north and east coasts of Aceh (the districts of Aceh Besar, Pidie, Bireuen and Aceh Utara) were selected for detailed assessments. During extensive field visits to tsunami affected aquaculture sites in these areas, consultations were held with government, donor agencies, farmers, farmer organizations, NGO’s and aquaculture trading businesses. Information from other tsunami affected areas, including North Sumatra province, was obtained through consultations with government and review of secondary material and FAO capture fisheries assessments.

Key Words: UN • FAO • Indonesia • Tsunami • Natural Disaster