Figure 1. Conceptual Framework for the Development of Fisheries Vulnerability
Assessment Tool
Fish Vool follows three (3) parameters namely: exposure, adaptive capacity and
sensitivity. These three parameters are derived from the vulnerability assessment key
concepts abovementioned. Each parameter has three elements considered namely: fish,
human and community. Under these three (3) elements has corresponding indicating factor
that are used in assessing the vulnerability of the sector with respect to the area. These
indicating factors are the variables in the scoring system of the vulnerability assessment.
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