• Concentrations of heavy metals in two Ghanaian Lagoons 

  Obodai, E.A.; Boamponsem, L.K; Adokoh, C.K; Essumang, D.K; Aheto, D.W; Debrah, J.S (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The study was conducated in Benya and Nakwa lagoons in the Central Region of Ghana, to assess the level of heavy metal pollution of the water and its sediment, as well as in two species of fish: the black chin tilapia ...
• Composition, diversity and food habits of the fish community of a Coastal wetland in Ghana 

  Okyere, Isaac; Blay, John; Aggrey-Fynn, Joseph; Aheto, Denis Worlanyo (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  This study aims at stimulating the scientific community towards a better understanding of fish community ecology in relation to physico-chemical determinants in unmanaged coastal wetlands relevant for informed decision-making ...
• Comparative study of tilapiine populations from two contrasting habitats in Ghana 

  Obodai, E. A; Okyere, I.; Boamponsem, L. K; Mireku, K. K; Aheto, D. W; Senu, J. K (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The study investigates heavy metal (Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury) concentrations in the black chinned tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) inhabiting Benya (an open lagoon) and Fosu (closed lagoon) in the Central ...
• Comparative study of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities of two estuaries on the Southwestern Coast of Ghana 

  Dzakpasu, Margaret F. A; Yankson, Kobina; Blay Jnr., John (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

  This paper on benthic macroinvertebrates of Kakum and Nyan estuaries is meant as baseline information in the wake of offshore oil drilling, mining and land use due to growing human population on the southwestern coast ...
• Comparative assessment of mangrove biomass and fish assemblages in an urban and rural mangrove wetlands in Ghana 

  Nortey, Daniel D. N.; Aheto, Denis W.; Blay, John; Jonah, Fredrick E.; Asare, Noble K. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

  Mangrove wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on earth, providing habitats for both marine and terrestrial organisms as well as supporting essential human services. However, high dependence of humans on these ...
• Coastal Planning and Mitigation Options to reduce Hazard Vulnerabilities, Hard and Soft options of Erosion Control and to Mitigate Storm Damage 

  Aheto, Denis W.; Jonah, Fredrick E. (University of Cape Coast, 2016)
• Characterization of the production and dissemination systems of Nile tilapia in some Coastal communities in Ghana 

  Mireku, K. K.; Kassam, D.; Changadeya, W.; Attipoe, F. Y. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-10-24)

  Aquaculture development has been identified as a key process to meeting the demand for cheap and readily available source of protein. The resultant has been the springing up of cages along the Volta Lake with most farmers ...
• Catch per unit effort (CPUE) and water level variations in the lower reaches of the White Volta River (Yapei), Ghana 

  Abobi, Seth Mensah; Ekau, Werner; Wolf, Matthias; Blay, John; Campion, Benjamin Betey (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

  Catch per unit effort (CPUE) and water level variations in the lower reaches of the White Volta River were studied at three landing sites namely, Pataplapei (upstream), Porturto (midstream), and Aglassipei (downstream) ...
• Biochemical composition of some marine fish species of Ghana 

  Abbey, l. D.; Obodai, E. A.; Maccarthy, C. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

  The biochemical compositions of five commercial marine fish species (Chloroscombus chrysurus, Pseudotolithus senegalensis, Sardinella aurita, Scombus japonicus and Syacium micurum) landed at the Elmina landing quay were ...
• Assessment of Vulnerability and Coping Livelihood Strategies of Fishermen in Elmina, Ghana 

  Dzantor, Selorm A.; Aheto, Denis W.; Adeton, Comfort O. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08-28)

  This study assessed the vulnerability and coping livelihood strategies of fishermen within the context of declining marine fisheries in Elmina, Ghana. One hundred and fifty-five (155) fishermen were purposively selected ...
• Assessment of the ecological health status of river pra estuary (ghana) and adjoining wetland using physico-chemical conditions and macroinvertebrate bioindicators 

  Okyere, I; Nortey, D. D.N (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The Pra River Estuary, which is the second largest estuary in Ghana, has been under severe threat of siltation from illegal alluvial gold mining activities over a decade. To advocate the need for its conservation, the ...
• Assessment of genetic variations of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers 

  Mireku, K. K.; Kassam, D; Changadeya, W; Attipoe, F. Y. K; Adinortey, C. A (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  A study was conducted to investigate genetic diversity and population structure among populations of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Cichlidae) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers. Four hundred ...
• Aspects of the dynamics of the inshore and offshore populations of Brachydeuterus auritus (Family: Haemulidae) in Ghana 

  Asabere-Ameyaw, A.; Blay, J . Jr.; Yankson, K. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

  Growth and mortality parameters of the bigeye grunt populations in Ghana were estimated from length-frequency data collected between November 1993 and October 1995. Tlie von Bertalanffy growlli parameters, L„, K and t^, ...
• Aspects of reproduction of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana 

  Krampah, EA; Yankson, K; Blay, J (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  Aspects of the reproductive biology of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana, were studied from September 2014 to August 2015. The current study was aimed at providing information useful ...
• Artificial fertilization and rearing of Cerastoderma Lamarcki (reeve) in the laboratory 

  Yankson, Kobina; Moyse, John (University of Cape Coast, 1983)

  Additiona l data on artificial fertilization and rearing o f the larvae o f Cerastoderma lamarcki (Reeve) are presented. Temperature shock was used to stimulate ripe cockles to release large quantities of viable gametes. ...
• Are small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in coastal areas of Ghana economically profitable? 

  Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Acheampong, Esther; Odoi, Justice Odoiquaye (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

  Marine fish stocks in Ghana are in serious decline, while local demand for fish has outstripped supply due to a combination of factors led y over-fishing. To sustain er capita consumption of fish, the Government of Ghana ...
• Application of shore-based video and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones): complementary tools for beach studies 

  Angnuureng, Donatus Bapentire; Jayson-Quashigah, Philip-Neri; Almar, Rafael; Stieglitz, Thomas Christian; Anthony, Edward Amal; Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Addo, Kwasi Appeaning (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-26)

  Video camera systems have een used over nearly three decades to monitor coastal dynamics. They facilitate a high-frequency analysis of spatiotemporal shoreline mobility. Video camera usage to measure each intertidal ...
• Appeasement displays in Cambarid Crayfish (Decapoda, Astacoidea) 

  Ameyaw-Akumfi, Christopher (University of Cape Coast, 1979)
• An Assessment of the potential for mapping fishing zones off the Coast of Ghana using ocean forecast data and vessel movement 

  Debrah, E. A.; Wiafe, G; Agyekum, K. A; Aheto, D.W (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  This research assessed the feasibility of mapping potential fishing grounds off the coast of Ghana using vessel trajectories and speeds as proxies for identifying migration patterns and fishing behaviour of inshore ...
• An Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments of a Tropical Lagoon: A Case Study of the Benya Lagoon, Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality (KEEA) — Ghana 

  Vowotor, Michael Kwame; Hood, Christiana Odumah; Sackey, Samuel Sonko; Owusu, Alfred; Tatchie, Ebenezer; Nyarko, Savanna; Osei, Daniel Manu; Mireku, Kwadwo Kesse; Letsa, Crystal Bubune; Atieomo, Sampson M. (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

  Background. Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soil have detrimental consequences on the environment, which translates into damaging effects on humans. Objective. An evaluation was carried out to determine the ...

• Concentrations of heavy metals in two Ghanaian Lagoons 

  Obodai, E.A.; Boamponsem, L.K; Adokoh, C.K; Essumang, D.K; Aheto, D.W; Debrah, J.S (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The study was conducated in Benya and Nakwa lagoons in the Central Region of Ghana, to assess the level of heavy metal pollution of the water and its sediment, as well as in two species of fish: the black chin tilapia ...
• Composition, diversity and food habits of the fish community of a Coastal wetland in Ghana 

  Okyere, Isaac; Blay, John; Aggrey-Fynn, Joseph; Aheto, Denis Worlanyo (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  This study aims at stimulating the scientific community towards a better understanding of fish community ecology in relation to physico-chemical determinants in unmanaged coastal wetlands relevant for informed decision-making ...
• Comparative study of tilapiine populations from two contrasting habitats in Ghana 

  Obodai, E. A; Okyere, I.; Boamponsem, L. K; Mireku, K. K; Aheto, D. W; Senu, J. K (University of Cape Coast, 2011)

  The study investigates heavy metal (Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury) concentrations in the black chinned tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) inhabiting Benya (an open lagoon) and Fosu (closed lagoon) in the Central ...
• Comparative study of the benthic macroinvertebrate communities of two estuaries on the Southwestern Coast of Ghana 

  Dzakpasu, Margaret F. A; Yankson, Kobina; Blay Jnr., John (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

  This paper on benthic macroinvertebrates of Kakum and Nyan estuaries is meant as baseline information in the wake of offshore oil drilling, mining and land use due to growing human population on the southwestern coast ...
• Comparative assessment of mangrove biomass and fish assemblages in an urban and rural mangrove wetlands in Ghana 

  Nortey, Daniel D. N.; Aheto, Denis W.; Blay, John; Jonah, Fredrick E.; Asare, Noble K. (University of Cape Coast, 2015)

  Mangrove wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on earth, providing habitats for both marine and terrestrial organisms as well as supporting essential human services. However, high dependence of humans on these ...
• Coastal Planning and Mitigation Options to reduce Hazard Vulnerabilities, Hard and Soft options of Erosion Control and to Mitigate Storm Damage 

  Aheto, Denis W.; Jonah, Fredrick E. (University of Cape Coast, 2016)
• Characterization of the production and dissemination systems of Nile tilapia in some Coastal communities in Ghana 

  Mireku, K. K.; Kassam, D.; Changadeya, W.; Attipoe, F. Y. K. (University of Cape Coast, 2017-10-24)

  Aquaculture development has been identified as a key process to meeting the demand for cheap and readily available source of protein. The resultant has been the springing up of cages along the Volta Lake with most farmers ...
• Catch per unit effort (CPUE) and water level variations in the lower reaches of the White Volta River (Yapei), Ghana 

  Abobi, Seth Mensah; Ekau, Werner; Wolf, Matthias; Blay, John; Campion, Benjamin Betey (University of Cape Coast, 2013)

  Catch per unit effort (CPUE) and water level variations in the lower reaches of the White Volta River were studied at three landing sites namely, Pataplapei (upstream), Porturto (midstream), and Aglassipei (downstream) ...
• Biochemical composition of some marine fish species of Ghana 

  Abbey, l. D.; Obodai, E. A.; Maccarthy, C. (University of Cape Coast, 2009)

  The biochemical compositions of five commercial marine fish species (Chloroscombus chrysurus, Pseudotolithus senegalensis, Sardinella aurita, Scombus japonicus and Syacium micurum) landed at the Elmina landing quay were ...
• Assessment of Vulnerability and Coping Livelihood Strategies of Fishermen in Elmina, Ghana 

  Dzantor, Selorm A.; Aheto, Denis W.; Adeton, Comfort O. (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08-28)

  This study assessed the vulnerability and coping livelihood strategies of fishermen within the context of declining marine fisheries in Elmina, Ghana. One hundred and fifty-five (155) fishermen were purposively selected ...
• Assessment of the ecological health status of river pra estuary (ghana) and adjoining wetland using physico-chemical conditions and macroinvertebrate bioindicators 

  Okyere, I; Nortey, D. D.N (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  The Pra River Estuary, which is the second largest estuary in Ghana, has been under severe threat of siltation from illegal alluvial gold mining activities over a decade. To advocate the need for its conservation, the ...
• Assessment of genetic variations of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers 

  Mireku, K. K.; Kassam, D; Changadeya, W; Attipoe, F. Y. K; Adinortey, C. A (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  A study was conducted to investigate genetic diversity and population structure among populations of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Cichlidae) in the Volta Lake of Ghana using microsatellite markers. Four hundred ...
• Aspects of the dynamics of the inshore and offshore populations of Brachydeuterus auritus (Family: Haemulidae) in Ghana 

  Asabere-Ameyaw, A.; Blay, J . Jr.; Yankson, K. (University of Cape Coast, 2000)

  Growth and mortality parameters of the bigeye grunt populations in Ghana were estimated from length-frequency data collected between November 1993 and October 1995. Tlie von Bertalanffy growlli parameters, L„, K and t^, ...
• Aspects of reproduction of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana 

  Krampah, EA; Yankson, K; Blay, J (University of Cape Coast, 2016)

  Aspects of the reproductive biology of the brown mussel Perna perna at the Iture rocky beach near Cape Coast, Ghana, were studied from September 2014 to August 2015. The current study was aimed at providing information useful ...
• Artificial fertilization and rearing of Cerastoderma Lamarcki (reeve) in the laboratory 

  Yankson, Kobina; Moyse, John (University of Cape Coast, 1983)

  Additiona l data on artificial fertilization and rearing o f the larvae o f Cerastoderma lamarcki (Reeve) are presented. Temperature shock was used to stimulate ripe cockles to release large quantities of viable gametes. ...
• Are small-scale freshwater aquaculture farms in coastal areas of Ghana economically profitable? 

  Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Acheampong, Esther; Odoi, Justice Odoiquaye (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

  Marine fish stocks in Ghana are in serious decline, while local demand for fish has outstripped supply due to a combination of factors led y over-fishing. To sustain er capita consumption of fish, the Government of Ghana ...
• Application of shore-based video and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones): complementary tools for beach studies 

  Angnuureng, Donatus Bapentire; Jayson-Quashigah, Philip-Neri; Almar, Rafael; Stieglitz, Thomas Christian; Anthony, Edward Amal; Aheto, Denis Worlanyo; Addo, Kwasi Appeaning (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01-26)

  Video camera systems have een used over nearly three decades to monitor coastal dynamics. They facilitate a high-frequency analysis of spatiotemporal shoreline mobility. Video camera usage to measure each intertidal ...
• Appeasement displays in Cambarid Crayfish (Decapoda, Astacoidea) 

  Ameyaw-Akumfi, Christopher (University of Cape Coast, 1979)
• An Assessment of the potential for mapping fishing zones off the Coast of Ghana using ocean forecast data and vessel movement 

  Debrah, E. A.; Wiafe, G; Agyekum, K. A; Aheto, D.W (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

  This research assessed the feasibility of mapping potential fishing grounds off the coast of Ghana using vessel trajectories and speeds as proxies for identifying migration patterns and fishing behaviour of inshore ...
• An Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Sediments of a Tropical Lagoon: A Case Study of the Benya Lagoon, Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality (KEEA) — Ghana 

  Vowotor, Michael Kwame; Hood, Christiana Odumah; Sackey, Samuel Sonko; Owusu, Alfred; Tatchie, Ebenezer; Nyarko, Savanna; Osei, Daniel Manu; Mireku, Kwadwo Kesse; Letsa, Crystal Bubune; Atieomo, Sampson M. (University of Cape Coast, 2014)

  Background. Elevated concentrations of heavy metals in soil have detrimental consequences on the environment, which translates into damaging effects on humans. Objective. An evaluation was carried out to determine the ...

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