Fisheries development in Nigeria with special reference to Cross River State

Anko, E.O. and Eyo, A.A. (2003) Fisheries development in Nigeria with special reference to Cross River State. In: 16th Annual Conference of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) , 4-9 November 2001 , Maiduguri, Nigeria.

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Abstract

The paper appraises fisheries development in Nigeria with specific reference to Cross River State and the problems militating against increased fish production. The potential for developing the industry to supplement the low level of animal protein consumption in Nigeria is discussed as well as the import of a vibrant fishery industry to contribute to the employment and international trade. The need to legislate on fisheries activities while enforcing the existing laws for sustainable exploitation of the fisheries resources is elaborated. Similarly, the need to maximize the proceeds from Nigeria's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) by protecting the operations of this economic sector and other unauthorized fishing practices is elucidated. In view of the present situation where most of the country's water bodies have been over-fished, more attention and emphasis should be placed on aquaculture development. The paper also proffers recommendations to boost fish production in capture and culture fisheries

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