An evaluation of the artisanal fisheries resources of the Cross River State of Nigeria
The Cross River State (Nigeria) marine and freshwater artisanal capture fisheries are divided into 4 categories according to the type of resources being exploited. Schaefer's production model is applied to each of the fisheries to estimate the maximum sustainable yields (Ymax). The total potential yield for all the fisheries in natural waters is 178,650 tonnes/year. This potential is unlikely to be achieved as more fishermen are abandoning the occupation due to the scarcity of boats, outboard engines and nets. Even if the full potentials were realized the production would still be short of what the State should produce by about 30.5%. Investment opportunities which, if effected can help to narrow the gap between the available and the desired level of production are enumerated
Main Author: | Moses, B.S. |
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Format: | conference_item biblioteca |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1987
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Subjects: | Management, Fisheries, Nigeria, Cross Rivers State, artisanal fishing, inland fisheries, investments, marine fisheries, potential yield, stock assessment, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/21186 |
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