Fishing
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008A polar bear cub follows his mother Uslada in their enclosure during his first appearance in the St. Petersburg zoo April 20, 2008. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA)
A polar bear cub follows his mother Uslada in their enclosure during his first appearance in the St. Petersburg zoo April 20, 2008. REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA)

Fish is an important dietary element and one of the few sources of animal protein available to many Nigerians. Fishing is carried on in Nigeria’s many rivers, creeks, and lagoons, and in Lake Chad; trawlers operate along the coast. The total fishing catch was 441,337 tons in 2000, not enough to meet national requirements.
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