Dynamic relationship between marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection and fisheries technological Progress—A case of coastal provinces in China

Ma, Jintao; Wu, Zhengjie; Guo, Mengqian; Hu, Qiuguang

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2023.106885

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“…While these massive developments seem to have economic advantages, they have inadvertently contributed to the decline of the S. maderensis fisheries, which are depended upon for nutrition and livelihoods in Ibeju-Lekki. However, several studies have emphasised balancing economic development, environmental conservation, and fisheries sustainability [92][93][94][95][96][97].…”

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Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Sardinella maderensis (Lowe, 1838) Fisheries in Coastal Communities of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Adewale,

Aheto,

Okyere

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Small-scale fisheries are significant sources of nutrition and livelihood globally. However, increasing anthropogenic activities in coastal areas of developing countries have threatened the sustainability of artisanal fisheries and species. Fisheries of Sardinella maderensis, towards the global stock of which Nigeria contributes 9% and which is a significant livelihood source in the coastal communities of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, faces sustainability threats. This research investigated the effects of anthropogenic activities on S. maderensis fisheries in the coastal areas of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a mixed-method approach involving qualitative and quantitative research methods. These included species identification, water quality analysis, land-use change analysis, field surveys, focus group discussions, and interviews. Genetic analysis of the fish samples from the study area revealed that the species had a mean of 98% similarity to S. maderensis. While major urban and industrial land use has increased by 175% in the last four decades, the catch per unit effort (CPUE) of S. maderensis declined monthly to 0.0072 kg/H between 2003 and 2019. Linear regression indicated that anthropogenic variables explained approximately 39.58% of the variation in the CPUE (p < 0.001, R2 = 0.40). Water samples showed that heavy metal levels were above international limits, with high total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) pollution in all stations (27.56 mg/L–3985.40 mg/L). Physiochemical analysis of water samples indicated TDS levels higher than the acceptable limits (mean = 24,971.1 mg/L) and inadequate chlorophyll-a levels (mean = 0.01 µg/L). Hence, urgent strategies are required to mitigate anthropogenic threats through inclusive coastal management policies supporting resilient artisanal fisheries.

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Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Sardinella maderensis (Lowe, 1838) Fisheries in Coastal Communities of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Adewale,

Aheto,

Okyere

et al. 2024

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“…We are promoting the realization of the strategy of ocean power. China is in a period of transition from a large marine country to a strong marine country, and the revision of the Marine Environmental Protection Law is one of the results of implementing the strategic task of a strong marine country (Ma et al, 2024). This paper analyzes the motivation behind the revision of the Marine Environmental Protection Law in China.…”

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Toward better governance of the marine environment: an examination of the revision of China’s marine environmental protection law in 2023

Huang,

Zhou,

Wang

2024

Front. Mar. Sci.

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The marine economy has become an increasingly important contributor to the global economy due to advancements in science and technology and humans’ growing ability to manipulate nature. As a country with a vast marine territory, China has the important responsibility of utilizing marine resources rationally and promoting sustainable development of the marine economy. Since the introduction of the Marine Environmental Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (MEPL) in 1982, China has made significant progress in strengthening the legal framework for marine environmental protection. MEPL has undergone several revisions to improve its legal content under the guidance of national policies. On October 24, 2023, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress revised and adopted MEPL again. This paper analyzes the changes in the contents of the new law and the legal background at home and abroad while integrating the domestic and international legal backgrounds. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the changes made in the new law, summarizes the revision ideas, and examines the new law in the context of domestic and international laws. The aim is to provide a clear understanding of the spirit and purpose of the legislation.

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A review on the impacts of climate variability on small pelagic fish stock variability with special emphasis on the Indian west coast

Hamza,

Valsala,

Smitha

2024

Fish Sci

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Dynamic relationship between marine fisheries economic development, environmental protection and fisheries technological Progress—A case of coastal provinces in China

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Sardinella maderensis (Lowe, 1838) Fisheries in Coastal Communities of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on Sardinella maderensis (Lowe, 1838) Fisheries in Coastal Communities of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Toward better governance of the marine environment: an examination of the revision of China’s marine environmental protection law in 2023

A review on the impacts of climate variability on small pelagic fish stock variability with special emphasis on the Indian west coast

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