The table outlines the differences between extensive and small-scale fisheries in terms of workforce, yearly catch, initial investment, and annual fuel oil usage.
For local boats, the workforce has already reached 12 million, which is 24 times greater than that of industrial ships, indicating a higher demand for manpower. In contrast, large ships in the fishing industry have costs many times higher than those of smaller boats, primarily due to their massive structures and extensive equipment. Specifically, expenditures on large-scale ships range from $300,000 to $30 million, while minimal funds are needed to cover the initial costs of small-scale vessels.
In terms of fishing output, industrial ships have proven to provide a substantial food supply, capturing 29 million tonnes of seafood annually and processing approximately 22 million tonnes of it industrially. In comparison, smaller boats, despite having a larger workforce, produce 5 million tonnes less in food, and their rate of industrial benefit is notably low.
Interestingly, while the large-scale fishing industry emits between 14 to 19 million tonnes of fuel, the small-scale industry only releases approximately 1.5 to 1.8 million tonnes each year.