The Gulf of Guinea Large Marine Ecosystem Project takes care of coastal areas by controlling water pollution and promoting biodiversity. Fisheries Fishing is an essential part of the Nigerian economy. Overfishing is becoming a problem for the industry though, as is water pollution. The Government is dealing with these problems by implementing some reforestation and afforestation programs. Ecotourism Nigeria has 6 national parks in addition to the 32 game reserves, with both covering about 4,293,800ha of land.
Illegal trade is a problem.
Hunting, both legal and illegal, is putting a strain on the remaining wildlife. Cheetahs, pygmy hippopotami, giraffes, black rhinoceroses, and giant elands are disappearing, and many species of primates are threatened. Oil, which is one of Nigeria's main commodities, is often transported around the Nigerian coast, and is potentially threatening because of oil spills. The coastlands are especially affected. Water Resources Decree 101, National Water Rehabilitation Project, National Agricultural Land Development Auth.