Characteristics and sociocultural impacts of small pelagic fishing by migrant fishers in Benin, West Africa

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AuteurAHOUANSOU MONTCHO, SIMON
AuteurSALAKO, KOLAWOLE VALERE
AuteurCHADARE, FLORA JOSIANE
AuteurGNANSOUNOU, SETONDE CONSTANT
AuteurSOHOU, ZACHARIE
AuteurFAILLER, PIERRE
AuteurGLELE KAKAI, ROMAIN LUCAS
AuteurASSOGBADJO, ACHILLE EPHREM
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2022
ResumeSmall pelagic fish species contribute substantially to the food security and livelihoods of local communities in developing countries. In West Africa, and particularly in Benin, small pelagic fisheries attract many migrant fishers who are key actors in the sector. This study assessed the characteristics and sociocultural impacts of the small pelagic fishery in Benin using qualitative approaches, including focus group discussions (n = 9), in-depth interviews (n = 35), a literature review, direct observations and secondary data. The findings showed that indigenous fishers from Benin and foreign fishers from Ghana are the two major groups of migrant fishers involved in small pelagic fishing in Benin. These fishers mostly use three categories of fishing gear: gillnets, seine nets, and hooks and lines. Over the period 2014–2018 the annual catch fluctuated between 1 123 and 2 040 tonnes, with the peak catch recorded in 2018, with a commercial value of €3 030 587. Apart from migrant fishers, fishmongers constitute another important pillar of the value chain. Conflicts among migrant fishers in the sector in Benin are related to landing fees and fishing gears. We discuss the urgent need to give attention to the sector through quantitative research and law enforcement to ensure its sustainability.
DOI10.2989/1814232X.2022.2100825
Autre identifiantBECDB-11867
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/10259
Languefr
Fait partie deAfrican Journal of Marine Science
Sujetcoastal artisanal fishing
Sujetfishing gear
Sujetfishmongers
Sujetfocus group discussions
SujetGhanaian fishers
Sujetsmall-scale fishing
Sujetvalue chain
TitreCharacteristics and sociocultural impacts of small pelagic fishing by migrant fishers in Benin, West Africa
TypeArticle

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