Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
Open Access

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Block Chain Technology: A Possible Innovative Tool for Combating Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing in West Africa Fisheries Supply Chain
  Author(s): Mathew Awotunde*
  
  West Africa fisheries, considered as one of the most productive in the world, have been subjected to stress by distant fishing fleets since the 1950’s. Millions of people have been estimated to be dependent to a certain degree on fish as a protein source. These dependencies on fish makes these people vulnerable to changes in fish supply. This supply, has been declining over the years and has been attributed to Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing. Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing over the years has been responsible for estimated 40% of all fish caught from West African waters and over 54% of the region’s fish as a result overfishing and inaction. The effect of this activity cannot be overemphasized. These include adverse effects on ecosystems and food security, heightened tensions between and within countries and threats to economic interests .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2150-3508.25.16.385

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