CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The world production of farm shrimp in 1996 was valued at over $10 billion. In Nigeria, the bulk of producers are also small farmers …
EXPLORING OPTIONS FOR IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA COASTAL COMMUNITIES
ABSTRACT This study was centered on exploring options for improving livelihoods and resource management in Nigeria coastal communities. The main objective of this study is to examine ways of …
DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED MUD CRAB CULTURE SYSTEMS IN THE NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In all countries actively involved in mud crab aquaculture development, the national government is taking a key role in aquaculture …
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FISH DRYING IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Fresh fish rapidly deteriorates unless some way can be found to preserve it. Drying is a method of food preservation that works by …
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOW COST FORMULATED DIETS FOR MUD CRAB AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Global demand for mud crabs has risen over the past decade, led by expanding wealthier markets such as those in Asia, America and parts …
DEVELOPMENT OF THE AQUACULTURE COMPENDIUM
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based …
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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROBES FOR PRAWN VIRUSES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Viral diseases have been seriously impacting the sustainability and economic success of prawn aquaculture as they have been resulting in …
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INDIGENOUS FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Coastal indigenous fishing communities have close economic, social and cultural linkages with marine ecosystems that are vital for …
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EXPANDING SPINY LOBSTER AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Spiny lobsters are of two different species known as Panulirus homarus and Panulirus ornatus with cylindrical shaped body comprising …
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MANAGEMENT/CONSERVATION OF IN-LAND FISHERIES RESOURCES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT In this research work the important of appropriate institutional arrangements for the development of in-land fisheries enhancement strategies in Anambra state is emhasined . Chapter one …
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DIVERSIFICATION OF SMALLHOLDER COASTAL AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Diversification is the process by which a smallholder increases the diversity (i.e. number) of its income generating activities (Ellis …
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INVESTIGATIONS OF KEY ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS DETERMINING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF SHRIMP AQUACULTURE IN TROPICAL COASTAL REGIONS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY For centuries, the coastline has been the most important human habitat, and, as a result, has been subject to a wide range of …