Exploring the link between fisher folks' experiential knowledge and climate variability in an urban coastal community In Accra
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2016
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The article looked at the possibility of integrating indigenous knowledge and
scientific knowledge in fisheries management under the scenario of climate
change and variability in an urban coastal community in Ghana. The objective
was to explore fisher folk's perception of temperature and rainfall variability im-
pact on fish catch. Focus group discussions were used for data collection in Ga-
Mashie. The results show that the fisher folks, through their experiential knowl-
edge were able to tell that fish from marine artisanal fishing sources was getting
depleted and this could be attributed to rising temperatures, rainfall variability
and anthropogenic activities. However, information on the use of chemicals in
fishing and the use of unprescribed fishing nets may have been acquired from
public education. The paper calls for a greater collaboration between the local
community, the scientific community and policy makers to develop sustainable
adaptation and mitigation strategies that will be beneficial to the community.
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climate variability, indigenous knowledge, scientific knowledge, fish, anthropogenic, fisher folks, Accra
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Appeaning Addo, Irene & Codjoe, Samuel. (2016). Exploring the link between fisher folks’ experiential knowledge and climate variability in an urban coastal community in Accra. Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. 15. 71-87.