ecosystems

EcosystemsFood SecurityPollution

by FishNet · 20 Jul 2021

Safeguard Interests of Artisanal Fishers – FishNet Alliance Urges as the World Negotiates Fisheries Subsidies

One pertinent question to ask is who and what is responsible for overfishing, overcapacity, by-catches and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing? Recent reports shows how 10 countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the U.S.A., Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, Indonesia and Norway — spent over $15.3 billion on harmful fishing subsidies in 2018. This has had […]

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EcosystemsFood Security

by FishNet · 13 Jul 2021

A Ticking Timed-bomb in Sierra Leone’s Fisheries – FishNet Alliance Warns

The aquatic ecosystems, in spite of their importance represent some of the most heavily and dangerously exploited ecosystems throughout the world, especially in Africa. It is reported that due to coastal development, population growth, pollution and other human activities, about 50% of salt marshes, 35% of mangroves, 30% of coral reefs, and 29% of sea […]

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EcosystemsField ReportFossil FuelsPollution

by FishNet · 20 Apr 2020

Special Field Report On The Strange Occurence Of Dead Fish Washed Ashore On The Atlantic Coastline Of The Niger Delta

Introduction:The outbreak of any unpleasant event like dead fish floating and washing ashore can always be traced to a source. When events of this magnitude occur, efforts should be made to investigate the immediate or remote cause(s) and to have them urgently addressed. Although the immediate/remote cause is still speculative, all fingers are pointing to […]

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EcosystemsFood SecurityFossil Fuels

by FishNet · 15 Mar 2020

CSOs Decries the Rate of Floating Dead Fish Washed Ashore Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown

It is worrisome to hear cases of dead fish washed ashore and littering the coastlines of fishing communities in the Niger Delta, especially as the Nigeria and the rest of the world are experiencing forced lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has raised different questions: what is happening? What is the […]

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CommunityEcosystemsFood Security

by FishNet · 16 Jan 2019

When Fishers Unite

Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organized an exchange visit meeting between fishers in Nigeria and Togo. This event held on December 28, 2018 in Makoko community, Lagos State, Nigeria. The meeting created space for exchange of information and ideas to ensure sustainable fishing and ensure that fishers’ rights are upheld and respected by policy […]

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