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AFM321Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Ruminat Animal Production

This course provides a basic introduction to Fisheries Management and Conservation. It identifies basic concepts of fisheries development and management, including unexploited, underexploited, and overexploited fisheries resources. It explores fisheries administration and legislation, traditional enhancement strategies, and government policies. The course also examines the roles of federal, state, and local governments in fisheries development and management in Nigeria, enhancing understanding of effective fisheries management and conservation.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Fisheries ManagementConservationFisheries DevelopmentAquatic ResourcesGovernment Policy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Fisheries Development

2

Fisheries Management

3

Fisheries Exploitation

4

Fisheries Enhancement

5

Fisheries Conservation

6

Fisheries Administration

7

Fisheries Legislation

8

Property Rights

9

Traditional Management

10

Government Policy

11

Water Resource Management

Total Topics11 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Fisheries Officer

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Conservation Manager

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Environmental Consultant

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Aquaculture Manager

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Policy Maker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FisheriesAquacultureEnvironmental ManagementGovernment AgenciesResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

2h

Unit 1: Basic Concept of Fisheries Development

2 study hours
  • •Define fisheries development and its goals.
  • •Identify issues in fisheries development in Nigeria.
  • •Explain the constraints to sustainable fisheries development.
  • •Discuss methods for achieving sustainable fisheries development.
Week
2

Module 1:

2h

Unit 2: Basic Concept of Fisheries Management

2 study hours
  • •Define fisheries management and its approaches.
  • •Explain fisheries management plan, strategy, and measures.
  • •Discuss fisheries management systems and tools.
  • •Differentiate between fisheries resources, management unit, and management body.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Fisheries Exploitation (unexploited, underexploited, overexploited fisheries resources)

3 study hours
  • •Define different types of fisheries exploitation.
  • •Identify forms of overfishing and their effects.
  • •List principles of resource exploitation.
  • •Discuss measures needed to exploit conservatively.
  • •Explain methods for assessing exploitation level.
Week
4

Module 1:

2h

Unit 4: Fisheries Enhancement

2 study hours
  • •Discuss fisheries enhancement and its forms.
  • •Explain constraints of traditional fisheries enhancement.
  • •State reasons for the failure of fisheries enhancement schemes in Africa.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Basic and Practical Objectives of Fish Management and Conservation in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •List principles and objectives of conservation.
  • •State causes of declining fish stocks and conservation methods.
  • •Discuss biodiversity affected by human impacts and conservation legislation.
  • •Describe government efforts to conserve biodiversity.
  • •Explain constraints to implementing Agenda 21 and major issues in conservation.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Fisheries Administration

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the fisheries resource base and fisheries administration in Nigeria.
  • •State the fisheries management institutions in Nigeria.
  • •Explain the functions of the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF).
  • •Describe the roles of the Nigerian Navy and NAFDAC.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Legal Framework for Fisheries Management

2 study hours
  • •State the national fisheries decrees and regulations.
  • •Discuss international laws and legislation on fisheries.
  • •Explain the Exclusive Economic Zone Decree and Sea Fisheries Decrees.
  • •Describe the Inland Fisheries Decree and its regulations.
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Types of Property Rights and Regimes in African Fisheries

2 study hours
  • •Discuss private property ownership in African fisheries.
  • •State the common property ownership type.
  • •Describe the state property ownership type.
  • •Explain the system with no defined property rights (open access).

Unit 4: Traditional Methods of Fisheries Management, Administration and Conservation in Africa

2 study hours
  • •List features and objectives of traditional fisheries management systems.
  • •Discuss management measures used in traditional fisheries management.
  • •Explain factors affecting acceptance of traditional methods.
  • •State limitations of traditional authority.
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Non-Traditional System of Fisheries Management in Nigeria and Problems of Enforcing Rules

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the modern systems of fisheries management.
  • •Identify similarities between traditional and modern methods.
  • •Explain the mixed system of fisheries management.
  • •State the problem of laws enforcement.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Development and Management of Lakes, Rivers, Brackish and Marine Waters

3 study hours
  • •Explain the hydrology and inland water resources of Nigeria.
  • •State the important drainage systems in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the management of water resources in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the administrative responsibility for managing water in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Government Policy in Fisheries Administration and Management

3 study hours
  • •State the definition of policy.
  • •Discuss Nigeria's fisheries policy and its objectives.
  • •List strategies adopted for achieving fisheries policies.
  • •Identify problems of fisheries policy in Nigeria.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Roles and Activities of Federal, State and Local Governments in Fisheries Development and Management in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Identify the roles of the federal government in fisheries management.
  • •State the roles of states and local governments in fisheries management.
  • •Discuss the promulgation and enforcement of fisheries edicts in the states.
Week
13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all units from Module 1 to Module 3
  • •Revise all Tutor Marked Assignments
  • •Practice past questions

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Develop case studies based on real-world scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge.

3

Practice answering past examination questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.

4

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different government levels in fisheries management.

5

Review and understand the key national and international legislations related to fisheries.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 exploitation, enhancement and conservation.

7

Pay close attention to the practical objectives of fish management and conservation in Nigeria (Unit 5).

8

Review all TMAs and focus on areas where you received lower scores.

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