Nigerian Journal of Fisheries
- Publisher
- nan
- ISSN
- 1597-443X
- Country
- Nigeria
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Science and Technology
About this journal
The Nigerian Journal of Fisheries is a scholarly publication dedicated to the advancement of fisheries science and practice in Nigeria and beyond. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics related to freshwater, brackish water, and marine fisheries. This includes, but is not limited to, fish biology, ecology, genetics, aquaculture, fisheries management, resource assessment, fishing technology, and socio-economics of fisheries. The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and technical notes that contribute to the understanding and sustainable management of fisheries resources in the region.
Key themes explored in the journal include the impact of environmental changes on fish populations, the development of sustainable fishing practices, the application of modern technologies in fisheries research and management, and the socio-economic implications of fisheries policies. The journal also promotes the exchange of knowledge and best practices among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working in the fisheries sector.
The intended audience for the Nigerian Journal of Fisheries comprises researchers, scientists, and practitioners in the fields of fisheries, aquaculture, marine science, and related disciplines. The journal also serves as a valuable resource for government agencies, policy makers, and stakeholders involved in fisheries management and conservation.
The journal has a significant impact on the advancement of fisheries science and practice in Nigeria and the wider African region. Its publications have contributed to the development of evidence-based fisheries management strategies, the promotion of sustainable fishing practices, and the conservation of valuable fish resources. The Nigerian Journal of Fisheries plays a crucial role in disseminating knowledge and fostering collaboration among researchers and practitioners working to ensure the long-term sustainability of fisheries in Africa.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2009)
- Anatomical features and histology of the digestive tract of two African detritivorous Cyprinids, Labeo senegalensis (Valenciennes, 1842) and L. coubie (Ruppell, 1832)
- By–catch reduction in the white shrimp, Nematopalaemon hastatus fishery of Nigeria using codend with square mesh panel
- Changes in the trophic attributes of the Altantic Mudskipper, Periophthalmus barbarus (Gobiidae) between a mangrove and Nipa swamp creek of Qua river estuary, Nigeria
- Immunostimulants: The best alternative to vaccination and antibiotics in aquaculture
- Length-weight relationship and condition factor of Macrobrachium vollenhovenii in the Lagos-Lekki lagoon system, Nigeria
- Parasites on cultured Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Trewavas) in a breeding pond at Ibadan, Nigeria
- Preliminary investigation on the conversion of aquaculture solid waste into single cell protein (SCP) from re-circulatory slug for fish feed
- Recovery and escape sizes of Croakers ( Family; Sciaenidae) caught by modified shrimp beam trawl codend with excluder device in the Nigerian nearshore sea
- Women in fish farming and gender perspectives
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2008)
- Acute Toxicity Of Npk (15:15:15) Fertilizer To <i>Tilapia zilli</i> Fingerlings
- Some Aspects Of The Biology Of <i>Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus</i> (Pisces:Siluroidae) In Asa Lake Ilorin, Nigeria
- The Fecundity And Egg Sizes In <i>Tilapia zillii</i> From Lekki Lagoon, Nigeria
- The gillnets selectivity of <i>Citharinus citharus</i> (Pisces: Citharinidae), <i>Distichodus rostratus</i> (Pisces: Distichodontidae), <i>Hydrocynus forskalii</i> (Pisces: Characidae) and <i>Synodontis membranaceus</i> (Pisces: Mochokidae)
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2008)
- Comparative efficiency of agricultural waste-based diets on the growth and survival of <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> fingerling in net hapas
- Effects of sub-lethal concentrations of a vegetable oil mill effluent on growth of <i>Clarius gariepinus</i>
- Identification and characterization of key stakeholders in the fish-marketing network of the Lake Chad Basin fisheries and the impact of fish trade on livelihoods
- Location of fishpond sites in the crystalline basement area of Edo State Nigeria using geoelectric method
- Population parameters of <i>Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus</i>, Lacepede (Pisces: Bagridae) in Oyan Lake, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Semi-intensive polyculture of the <i>Hetrobranchus longifilis</i> and <i>Cyprinus carpio</i> in freshwater ponds in New Bussa, Niger State
- The use of Baobab pulp as a source of vitamin C in the diet of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus</i> fingerlings