Publication Date:
2021-07-14
Description:
The study considered the relationship between micro credit fishing, farming and non farm employment as a means of sustanable livelihood. Demographic data showed that more male are involved in active fishing while females are more involved in processing, preservation and marketing. Also shown was that female fisherfolks engaged in more than two other livelihood activities apart from fishng at atime more than their male counterpart. Fishing becomes a secondary occupation in the wet season, such as farming, trading, hunting, tailoring, artisans, labour etc. further results showed that 32% of males and 68% of females in the Lagoon communities have access to micro credit.
Description:
Includes:- 5 tables.;44 refs.
Keywords:
Fisheries
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Management
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Nigeria
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Lagos Lagoon
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Livelihood activities
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marine environment
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Artisanal fishing
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Financial resources
;
Financing
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
conference_item
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TRUE
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
103-111
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