The study examined the impact of sea robbery on artisanal fishing in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The study is survey based; A Sample of 400 was derived using Taro Yamane sample size determination technique. Questionnaires and oral interview were the instruments used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between sea robbery and artisanal fishing which implies that the continuing existence of the activities of sea robbers in our territorial waters will result to poor fish harvest because fishermen are scared of fishing in deep waters where there is fish abundance. Consequent upon this, it is recommended, among others, community policing especially hotspots communities along the waterways and creeks of the Niger Delta region.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY: A CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATION
3. Theoretical Framework
4. Methodology
5. Result and Discussion
5.1 Sea Robbery and Artisanal Fishing
5.2 Test of Hypothesis I
6. Conclusion/Policy Implications
Research Objectives and Themes
This study investigates the profound negative impact of sea robbery on artisanal fishing in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, specifically analyzing how maritime insecurity contributes to economic decline, loss of livelihoods, and the disruption of local fish supplies.
- The relationship between sea robbery activities and artisanal fishing productivity.
- The socio-economic consequences of maritime criminality on fishermen and traders.
- The application of Routine Activity Theory to explain maritime insecurity.
- Policy challenges in securing the waterways of the Niger Delta.
- Evaluation of current security measures and their limited effectiveness.
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Sea Robbery and Artisanal Fishing
Artisanal fishing constitutes an important occupation of the people of Nigeria, and the Niger Delta region in particular is noted for its viability in commercial fishing activities. As part of its objectives, therefore this study sought to examine and analyses the effects of sea robbery on fishing business operations in the Niger Delta. The results of the data analysis revealed that sea robbery has affected fishing business operations in diverse ways as summarized in Table 1.1. To be concise, data are presented on two-ordered scale (Agree and Disagree) and were obtained by aggregating the values of “strongly agree and agree” on one hand, and “strongly disagree and disagree” on the other.
Table 1.1 show a cross-tabulated result on the opinion of respondents (fishermen, speedboat operators, and traders) concerning the effect of sea robbery on artisanal fishing. It is clear that 98.8% of fishermen indicated that their means of livelihood crumbled owing to sea robbery activities, 95% of speed boat operators agreed that they experienced something similar, and the experience of 62.3% of traders was not different. To a considerable extent, sea robbery often lead to abandonment of fishing business as indicated by the opinion of 80% of the fishermen, 88.8% of speed boat operators, and 72.1% of traders. As long as fishermen abandoned their fishing crafts and other fishing gear owing to sea robbery attacks, there is bound to be depletion in fish supply. Clearly 88.2% of fishermen affirmed to low fish yield, 71.6% of speedboat operators had the same view, and 87.7% of traders shared the same opinion.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Outlines the significance of the fishing industry in Nigeria and introduces the detrimental rise of sea robbery as a threat to economic stability in the Niger Delta.
PIRACY AND ARMED ROBBERY: A CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATION: Provides formal definitions of piracy and armed robbery based on international maritime conventions and defines "Sea Robbery" for the context of this study.
Theoretical Framework: Utilizes the Routine Activity Theory to explain how motivated offenders exploit vulnerable maritime targets in the absence of sufficient guardianship.
Methodology: Describes the survey-based research design and the multi-stage sampling technique used to collect data from three littoral states in the Niger Delta.
Result and Discussion: Presents the statistical and qualitative analysis of how sea robbery causes economic loss, abandonment of fishing practices, and higher costs for seafood; it also confirms the hypothesis regarding the link between robbery and fishing depletion.
Conclusion/Policy Implications: Summarizes the study's findings regarding the adverse effects of maritime crime and proposes community policing and cashless transactions as mitigation strategies.
Keywords
Impact, sea robbery, artisanal fishing, Niger Delta Experience, maritime security, routine activity theory, fish production, Nigeria, piracy, maritime crime, economic loss, community policing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research examines the impact of sea robbery on the artisanal fishing sector within the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, specifically looking at how maritime insecurity affects local livelihoods and food production.
What are the central themes discussed in this work?
The core themes include the decline of the local fishing industry, the economic costs of maritime criminality, the effectiveness of governmental security operations, and the vulnerabilities of local fishermen.
What is the core research objective?
The main objective is to establish the empirical link between the activities of sea robbers and the decline in artisanal fishing and to analyze the economic fallout for those operating in the Niger Delta waterways.
Which scientific methodology was applied?
The study utilizes a survey-based research design, employing a Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 400 respondents, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC).
What does the main body cover?
The main body covers a conceptual clarification of maritime crime, the application of Routine Activity Theory, a detailed presentation of statistical data regarding respondent opinions, and qualitative insights from interviews with affected maritime operators.
Which keywords characterize this paper?
The paper is characterized by terms such as Impact, sea robbery, artisanal fishing, Niger Delta, maritime security, and economic loss.
How does the author define 'Sea Robbery' in this study?
The study adopts the IMO Resolution A.1025 (26) definition, identifying it as any illegal act of violence, detention, or depredation committed for private ends against a ship or persons within Nigeria’s territorial waters.
What solution does the author propose for the current security crisis?
The author recommends implementing community-based policing in hotspot areas and advises maritime operators to shift toward cashless transactions to minimize the risk of being targeted for liquid cash.
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- Dr. Adongoi Toakodi (Autor:in), 2018, The Impact of Sea Robbery on Artisanal Fishing. The Niger Delta Experience, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/444210
