The Mobilization of Small Scale Fisheries Community with Knowledge Management for Conservation and Restoration of the Marine and Coastal Resources in the Gulf of Thailand, Songkhla Province

Abstract

This research aimed to study knowledge management model and mobilize a small scale fisheries community through knowledge management for conservation and restoration of marine and coastal resources in the Gulf of Thailand, Songkhla Province. A qualitative research method and action research were used. Data collections were done by document study, observations, interviews and small group discussion. Thirty key informants: the chair, the committee and leaders of the community. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis. The research findings were: 1) the knowledge management model for conservation and restoration of marine and coastal resources of a prototype small scale fisheries community included six stages; (1) knowledge identification, (2) knowledge acquisition, (3) knowledge creation and compilation, (4) knowledge storage, (5) knowledge transferring and sharing, and (6) knowledge application, 2) mobilization of small scale fisheries community through knowledge management for conservation and restoration of marine and coastal resources, it was found that the community had good plans for knowledge dissemination in driving the community. After an implementation of knowledge management, the community took more action in marine and coastal resources conservation and restoration. There were good signs of coastal ecology and an increase in numbers of aquatic animals affecting an increase in community income due to increasing numbers of aquatic animals in the areas taken care by the community.