Plastic debris in marine ecosystems is a serious global issue and is the research focus of leading scientists across the globe. Almost 700 marine species have been documented to interact with plastic, most commonly by ingesting smaller pieces and becoming entangled in larger pieces. Among the most affected species are
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REVIEW OF 10TH SERIES OF THE WEST AFRICA REGION OF THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY AFRICAN WEBINAR SERIES.
The office of the Regional Director, West Africa Region of The World Aquaculture Society African Chapter held an online webinar on zoom on Friday 28th of August, 2020. The programme started at 2pm and ended 5pm(GMT+1)* The theme of the programme is “AFRICAN AQUACULTURE: YOUTH DYNAMISM, AQUACULTURE NOW AND THE
GHOST FISHING: ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS, AND THE WAY FORWARD
Globally, ghost fishing is a significant danger to ocean habitats as well as a menace to the fisheries sub-sector. This phenomenon is increasing annually, causing mortality of a vast quantity of aquatic life. This article highlights the ecological and economic effects of ghost fishing and the possible solutions of solving
LIFE BELOW WATER GOAL: OCEAN AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Over a century, the world has depended on the ocean for various purposes such as the extraction of oil for transportation, coal and for electricity but then these important components are affecting our natural systems. Increase in the average surface temperatures of the earth is referred to as “Global warming”
INDUSTRIES IN THE UNITED STATES PLEDGES TO CUT PLASTIC POLLUTION IN NEW PACT
More than 60 businesses, government agencies and NGOs have so far joined the US Plastics Pact, representing each part of the supply and plastics manufacturing chain. The organizations also aim to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging and ensure 30% of plastic packaging is recycled or responsibly sourced
LATEST STUDY REVEALS THAT TURTLES USE CRUDE MAP TO NAVIGATE
A new study found that green sea turtles rely on a “crude map” to navigate the ocean, often going several hundred kilometers off course before successfully arriving at their destination. Click on the link below for full details https://news.mongabay.com/2020/07/sea-turtles-often-lose-their-way-but-always-reach-their-destination/ Image source: Image by Michelle Roux / Coral Reef Image
NIGERIA LOSES OVER N20B TO PROCESSED FISH EXPORT BAN
Picture 1: Processed Fish Twenty-nine months after the United States of America (USA) placed a ban on catfish imports from Nigeria, the country has lost over N20b as many farmers and investors have been forced to abandon the industry. President of the Catfish Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (CAFAN), Rotimi OIoye
NAME-IT CHALLENGE #6
Welcome to the “NAME-IT” section where you will be required to give the correct name(s) of the aquatic organisms provided. What is the name of the aquatic animal displayed below? Entry closes on Saturday 22nd of August 2020.
NAME-IT CHALLENGE #5
Welcome to the “NAME IT’ session where you will be required to give correct name(s) of the aquatic organisms provided. What is the name of the aquatic animal displayed below? Entries closes on Saturday 15th of August 2020. Image credit: Getty images.
NAME-IT CHALLENGE #4
Welcome to the “NAME IT” section where you will be required to give the correct name(s) of the aquatic organisms provided. What is the name of the aquatic animal displayed below? Entry closes on Saturday, 13th of August, 2020.