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Factors influencing the range shift of plant species in Wetlands in Northern Region (Ghana), with a note on the fish and bird Communities

Nsor, Collins Ayine (University of Cape Coast, 2012-11)

The study examined the role of anthropogenic disturbances, temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration in the range shift of aquatic plants, fish and bird communities in six wetlands. It was conducted over a 2-year ...
Assessment of aquatic ecosystems, the fishery and socio-economics of a coastal area in the Shama District, Ghana

Okyere, Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2015-03)

The study provides requisite scientific and socio-economic data for sustainable management of the fishery and aquatic ecosystems at Anlo Beach in the Shama District, Ghana. Physico-chemical conditions, macrozoobenthic ...
Decontamination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, organochlorine pesticides and microbial load in processed fish in Ghana using gamma irradiation: implications and prospects

Gasu, Emmanuel Kwame (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) are among the most hazardous class of organic chemicals in the environment. Some PAHs and OCPs have been banned or restricted in several countries. ...
Crossbreeding of four populations of black-chinned tilapia (Sarotherodon Melanotheron) from Ghana to enhance aquaculture production

Ahiah, Lawrence Armah (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

The current study evaluated growth performance, survival rate, feed conversion ratio, heterosis, heritability, responses to selection and breeding values of four populations of Sarotherodon melanotheron from Fosu Lagoon, ...
Assessment of the ecological and human health implications of heavy metals and microbial load content of the Ankobra River, Ghana

Effah, Elizabeth (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

This study focused on heavy metals and microbial pollution assessment of the Ankobra River in Ghana and evaluated their resultant toxic effects on humans and the aquatic environment referring to water and fish species ...
Ecological Assessment of Some Coastal Lagoons and Estuaries in Ghana: Abiotic and Biotic Approaches

Dzakpasu, Margaret Fafa Awushie (University of Cape Coast, 2019-12)

This study was aimed at assessing the ecological status of six coastal water bodies using abiotic parameters and benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators. Data were collected from June 2016 to August 2017. Physico-chemical ...
Aspects of the biology and length-based assessment of the chub mackerel scomber colias (scombridae) stock off the coast of Ghana

Kassah, Jemimah Etornam (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01)

The biology and population dynamics of the chub mackerel Scomber colias (Gmelin 1789), one of four small pelagic fish of high economic and nutritional value in Ghana waters, were studied from February 2016 to July 2017 to ...
Assessment of the impact of Light Emitting Diode (Led)- Fitted Gill Nets on Sea Turtle and Fish Catch in the Coastal Waters of Mankoadze, Ghana

Agyekumhene, Andrews (University of Cape Coast, 2020-01)

This study investigated the impact of light emitting diode (LED)-fitted gill nets on sea turtle and fish catch in the coastal waters of Mankoadze, Ghana. The study also assessed the artisanal fishery of the area and ...
Population dynamics and reproductive studies of three commercially important sparid species from Ghanaian waters

Clottey, Michelle Naa Kordei (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

This study investigated the catch trends, spatial distributions, exploitation status, and reproductive potential of the sparids – Pagrus caeruleostictus, Dentex canariensis and Dentex gibbosus, in the coastal waters of ...
Assessment of the Ecological Health of Mangrove Forests Along the Kakum and Pra Estuaries in Ghana

Dali, Gertrude Lucky Aku (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

Mangrove forests provide a variety of valuable uses and resources for inhabitants of coastal communities. This study was aimed at assessing the health of mangrove forests at the estuaries of Kakum and Pra using multi ...
A Study on the Fishery, Aspects of the Biology and Culture of the West African Mangrove Oyster, Crassostrea Tulipa in the Densu Delta, Ghana

Osei, Isaac Kofi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-06)

The study investigated the oyster fishery, aspects of the biology and the culture of Crassostrea fulipa in the Densu Delta, Ghana, from May 2017 to October 2018. Almost all the oyster fisherfolk sampled were females, ...
Assessment of Coastal Ecosystems in the Greater Cape Three Points Area Towards its Designation as Marine Protected Area in Ghana

Jonah, Alberta (University of Cape Coast, 2020-07)

Coastal ecosystems sustain local and national fisheries livelihoods through a range of ecosystem services (ES) they provide. Five of these coastal ecosystems, located in two communities within the Greater Cape Three ...
Observations on the Bottom-Set Gillnet Fishery and Fishery Biology of Selected Species at Three Locations off the Central Region Coast of Ghana

Ameworwor, Miriam Yayra (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

Studies were conducted at three coastal stations in the Central Region of Ghana, namely Apam, Egyaa and Cape Coast from February 2017 to July 2018 to assess the characteristics of the bottom-set gillnet fishery, the biology ...
A multi-criteria decision support system for management of coastal lagoons in Ghana – a case study of the Fosu lagoon, Cape coast

Essamuah, Rebecca kyerewa (University of Cape coast, 2020-10)

A Decision Support System (DSS) tool as an analytical advancement of multiple indicators was adapted to give a synoptic yet holistic view of issues confronting coastal lagoons in Ghana for decision making. This study ...
Distribution, Toxicological Effects and Remediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Selected Lagoons in Ghana

Duker, Rahmat Quaigrane (University of Cape Coast, 2020-11)

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous and persistent organic pollutants. Their dynamics in aquatic environments have been extensively studied, but studies mainly focused on their distribution in single ...
Value Chain Analysis of Croakers (Pseudotolithus SPP.) In the Ghanaian Fishery

Ntim, Lesley (University of Cape Coast, 2021-01)

This study was undertaken to assess the economic value of croakers (Pseudotolithus spp.) in the fishery of the Central and Western Regions of Ghana. Investigations were conducted from January 2017 to August 2018, involving ...

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