2018
DOI: 10.31407/ijees8323
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Keystone Species and Possible Impact of Artisanal Fishing in Ekperiama (Ekperikiri) Fishing Area in Niger Delta

Abstract: A mass-balance model was constructed using EwE version 6.4 aimed at identifying the keystone species and possible impact of artisanal fishing in Ekperiama in the Niger Delta. Data collected between January 2014 and December 2014 from landings of artisanal fishers operating around the area were then analyzed. The model was constructed with a detritus group, a primary producer, a secondary producer, five invertebrates and sixteen fish groups. Pedigree index estimated was 0.51. Total biomass (excluding detritus) … Show more

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