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A Review of Some Factors Militating Against Sustainable Artisanal Fisheries Development in Niger Delta, Nigeria
J.A. Akankali and N.A. Jamabo
Corresponding Author: Nene A. Jamabo
Submitted: 2011 April, 06
Accepted: 2011 May, 19
Published: 2011 September, 10 |
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This study justified the need for sustainable development of Niger Delta Artisanal Fisheries, citing
over exploitation, obnoxious fishing practices, adverse environmental impact, decline in fish yield and species
variations, despite the sectors dominant importance as a major source of domestic fish supply in the region and
the country as whole. The basic methodology used in the study involved a review, analysis and discussions of
relevant literature to the subject matter, especially of reported findings of researches carried out within the
Niger Delta Region. Some factors were identified to be among some of the critical ones militating against the
sustainable development of Niger Delta Artisanal Fisheries Resources, viz; Inadequate Conservation Policies
and Programmes, Lack of effective capacity for implementation of conservation policies and measures,
Absence of conditions that Encourage Willingness to Adopt Conservation Measures by Core Stake Holders
(Fishers), Paucity of adequate scientific data for fisheries Resources conservation, Non Inclusion of
Environmental Components in Fisheries Resources Conservation Models and Effects of adverse environmental
impacts on Fisheries Resources. These factors were analyzed and discussed essentially within the context of
relevant empirical research reports in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Recommendations were made based on
proffered solutions to help enhance the sustainable development of the Niger Delta Artisanal fisheries
subsector.
Key words: Biodiversity, conservation, environmental impact, fishing practices, production, ,
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J.A. Akankali and N.A. Jamabo, . A Review of Some Factors Militating Against Sustainable Artisanal Fisheries Development in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, (5): 369-377.
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