Sustainable management of water bodies for small-scale fisheries resorces research and development
Abstract The rapid growth of both formal and informal high density urban settlements around major water resources has led to increased pollution of streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries, due to contaminated runoff from these developments. The paper identified major contaminants to be : organic waste (sewage), industrial effluent, pesticides and litter. Pollutant loads vary depending on the hydrology of the urban area, local topography and soil conditions. In some instances, severe pollution of neighbouring and downstream water courses has been observed. The management of catchment land uses, riparian zones, in stream habitat, as well as in stream water flow patterns and quality are necessary in order to sustain the integrity and "health" of water resources, for fisheries and other developments. As such, attempts to ensure a certain level of water quality without attention to other aspects will not automatically ensure a "healthy" ecosystem even as fish habitat. Proper management leads to better water quality and conducive environment for increased fish production
Main Author: | Ajao, E.A. |
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Format: | conference_item biblioteca |
Language: | English |
Published: |
1999
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Subjects: | Management, Pollution, Nigeria, artisanal fishing, fishery management, resource management, |
Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/21410 |
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