Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribution of the fisheries’ resources, which is crucial for effective management. Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in providing food and livelihoods for millions of people around the world, particularly in low-income countries in Africa. However, there is limited statistical data on the composition, abundance, and distribution of the fisheries’ resources, which is crucial for effective management. Ecology Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories