HMAP Dataset 21: Gulf of Thailand cephalopod fisheries

After trawling was introduced into Thailand in 1960, marine fishery industries in Thailand have developed rapidly and Thailand is recognized as one of the top ten fishing nations in the world since 1972. The Gulf of Thailand, covering approximately 350,000 km2, is responsible for the landings of more than 70% of the total marine catches, and cephalopods are one of the most important resources. In 2005, the total cephalopod landings accounted for 7% of total marine catches in the Gulf of Thailand, representing 17% of the total marine fishery value. Cephalopod productions consist of three main groups; squid (mainly Loliginidae), cuttlefish (mainly Sepiidae) and octopus (mainly Octopodidae).