Beach seines in Nigerian waters, flipping the coin between natural resource sustainability and human survival: a qualitative case study of kainji lake basin, Niger state, Nigeria
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Workshop
Start Date
14-1-2021 2:30 PM
End Date
14-1-2021 2:50 PM
Abstract
Abstract
Beach seine activity endangers fish species which negates sustainability of natural resources. However, to some fishers beach seine is an important survival strategy and a means of livelihood. The qualitative study is to further reveal the observation of Seisay (1998) on the practice of beach seine in the some section of kainji lake basin. The study analyzed 334 qualitative data of respondents who resides in central and southern stratum of the basin which lies between longitude 10°00' and 10°50' N and latitude 4°20' and 4°50' E. Snowball cluster sampling was deployed to select participants for the personal interview due to the geographic segmentation and sensitivity of subject matter. Findings revealed factors such as skill acquisition method, education informality, cost of beach seine, family needs, marital status, household size, and lack of extension are responsible for the growth in the use of beach seine. Flipping the coin between sustainability of natural resources (essential to extinction, exploitation and loss of fish species) and increases in fish supply (a source of income for riparian dweller) remains a factor to eradicate poverty and food insecurity. It is hoped that this qualitative study will help policy makers make the right decision on the side of the coin to flip in decision making.
Keywords
Beach seine, sustainability, survival, informal teaching and education
Beach seines in Nigerian waters, flipping the coin between natural resource sustainability and human survival: a qualitative case study of kainji lake basin, Niger state, Nigeria
Abstract
Beach seine activity endangers fish species which negates sustainability of natural resources. However, to some fishers beach seine is an important survival strategy and a means of livelihood. The qualitative study is to further reveal the observation of Seisay (1998) on the practice of beach seine in the some section of kainji lake basin. The study analyzed 334 qualitative data of respondents who resides in central and southern stratum of the basin which lies between longitude 10°00' and 10°50' N and latitude 4°20' and 4°50' E. Snowball cluster sampling was deployed to select participants for the personal interview due to the geographic segmentation and sensitivity of subject matter. Findings revealed factors such as skill acquisition method, education informality, cost of beach seine, family needs, marital status, household size, and lack of extension are responsible for the growth in the use of beach seine. Flipping the coin between sustainability of natural resources (essential to extinction, exploitation and loss of fish species) and increases in fish supply (a source of income for riparian dweller) remains a factor to eradicate poverty and food insecurity. It is hoped that this qualitative study will help policy makers make the right decision on the side of the coin to flip in decision making.