Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
1.10.1 Fishery
1.10.2 Sustainable Fishery
1.10.3 Fish Stock
1.10.4 Aquaculture
1.10.5 Overfishing
1.10.6 Marine Ecosystem
1.10.7 Fishery Management
References
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 The Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) Framework
2.2.2 Social-Ecological Resilience Theory
2.2.3 The Tragedy of the Commons (ToC)
2.2.4 Fisheries Co-Management Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts
2.3.2 Concept of Sustainable Development
2.3.3 Overview of Fishery Resources in Nigeria
2.3.4 Principles of Sustainable Fishery Management
2.3.5 Government Policies and Institutional Frameworks
2.3.6 Community Participation in Fishery Management
2.3.7 Technological Innovations in Sustainable Fisheries
2.3.8 Challenges Affecting Sustainable Fishery Development in Nigeria
2.3.9 Economic and Social Importance of Sustainable Fisheries
2.3.10 International Best Practices in Fishery Management
2.4 Empirical Review
2.5 Summary of Literature Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Study Area
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample Size Determination
3.6 Sampling Technique
3.7 Sources of Data Collection
3.7.1 Primary Sources of Data
3.7.2 Secondary Sources of Data
3.8 Research Instrument
3.9 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument
3.9.1 Validity of Instrument
3.9.2 Reliability of Instrument
3.10 Method of Data Administration
3.11 Method of Data Analysis
3.12 Ethical Considerations
3.13 Limitations of the Methodology
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Questionnaire Administration and Retrieval Rate
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.4 Analysis of Research Questions
4.4.1 Research Question One: Current Fishery Management Practices in Nigeria and Their Effectiveness in Promoting Sustainability
4.4.2 Research Question Two: Major Challenges Hindering the Development and Implementation of Sustainable Fishery Management Practices in Nigeria
4.4.3 Research Question Three: Impact of Sustainable Fishery Management Practices on Fish Population Levels and the Livelihood of Fishing Communities in Nigeria
4.5 Test of Hypothesis
4.6 Discussion of Findings
4.7 Summary of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Conclusions
5.4 Recommendations
5.4.1 Recommendations for Policy and Practice
5.4.2 Recommendations for NIOMR
5.4.3 Recommendations for Fishing Communities
5.5 Contributions to Knowledge
5.6 Limitations of the Study
5.7 Suggestions for Further Studies
5.8 Final Remarks
Questionnaire
