Indigenous Fishing Method in Otuokpoti, Bayelsa State, Niger Delta

Sabina Alatari Ngodigha; Roland Gbarabe; Moroyei Ebilade

doi:10.59890/ijarss.v3i4.23

Authors

Sabina Alatari Ngodigha Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education
Roland Gbarabe Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education
Moroyei Ebilade Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijarss.v3i4.23

Keywords:

Creek, Diversity, Fish, Landing, Method

Abstract

Study was conducted to investigate the indigenous fishing method in Otuokpoti between November 2023- July 2024 through oral interactions, and participatory observation. Samples randomly collected from Fishers landing were identified to species level. Diversity index estimate diversity of fish landings each month. There were no fishing activities between August and October due to the heavy rains and increased water level. Most fishing activities took place from November to March when the water level was low. Fishers age range was between 18-50 years, fishing in groups of 4-8 persons per group, using encircling gear of 20mm mesh size and hand picking method to harvest the fish. Fishers’ knowledge guided fish harvesting. Catfish was the most abundant fish and diversity was estimated between 1.754 -1.811 indicating a stable system. Though a stable environment, it is pertinent to educate the Fishers on the effect of the fishing method practiced.

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