Adaptive Responses of Small-Scale Fisheries to the Vulnerabilities Resulting from Crude Oil Extraction in Western Ghana
Journal: UWSpace (University of Waterloo)
Year: 2021

Offshore crude oil exploration activities affect marine-based occupations, including fishing.&#13;\nThese activities lead to the loss of biodiversity, natural resources, and income. In many areas,&#13;\nfishing entrepreneurs/ professionals along the fish value chain have raised concerns ranging&#13;\nfrom declining fish catch to loss of properties and restricted access to fishing grounds. These&#13;\nissues require attention to promote resilience and support a transition of small-scale fisheries