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dollar on fisheries exports would allow more comprehensive models of the fishery economy to be
produced. In this study of Myanmar’s Mekong River sector, ecological, hydrological, ecological
tasks are in corporately carried on by also focusing on ecosystem service with recreational fishing
and enjoying the mountain series, wildlife, Mine-Phone cultural Monastery, various wild orchids,
behaviors and culture of traditional Shan race. This is leading towards nature-culture linkages, by
linking with natural resources and precious cultural values in the Mekong area in Myanmar. From
scientific point of view, observing the degree of water resources as well as its impact and
relationship with fisheries resources are implemented with innovative research tasks.

Acknowledgements

First and foremost, my greatest thanks go to all authorized persons from Ministry of
Education (Myanmar) for kindest permission to link with related Ministries in order to implement
all research tasks effectively. Secondly, my deepest sincerest thanks go to the authorized persons
from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for their kindest help, perfect
supporting and complete arrangement. Thirdly, my acknowledgements go to all decision makers
from Regional Government Office (Southern and Eastern Shan State) of Ministry of President
Office for complete managements with effective link cooperation to be accomplished all research
tasks in time. Fourthly, my sincerest heartfelt thanks go to my Rector, Pro-Rectors, and Professors
from University of Mandalay, for their powerful encouragement to carry on research. Before lastly,
my special thanks to PEER Project’s PI (Project Investigator) from Nha Trang University
(Vietnam), Co-PIs from Mekong countries to be compact research works with effective guideline
and clear understanding. Lastly, my greatest thanks to all stakeholders as well as local indigenous
ethnic groups, youth leader groups, and fishermen from Wan-Pon village (Mine-Pone area, Eastern
Shan state) where Mekong River is steady flowing, my research area; for their warmest help that
enough to accelerate all research procedures efficiently. Finally, my deep heartfelt great thanks go
to my beloved parents for their kindest moral supports to overcome challenges.

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