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Title: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF OVERFISHING ON AFRICA AND SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES
Authors: Chloe Zhang (Xitong Zhang)
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Chloe Zhang (Xitong Zhang) Shenzhen College of International Education, China
MLA 8 Zhang, Chloe. "ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF OVERFISHING ON AFRICA AND SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 8, no. 4, Apr. 2023, pp. 641-649, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.006. Accessed Apr. 2023. APA 6 Zhang, C. (2023, April). ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF OVERFISHING ON AFRICA AND SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 8(4), 641-649. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.006 Chicago Zhang, Chloe. "ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF OVERFISHING ON AFRICA AND SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 8, no. 4 (April 2023), 641-649. Accessed April, 2023. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i04.006.
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ABSTRACT: In this study, we investigated the problem of overfishing along the African coastlines, using two entities of South Africa and Central Africa Republic for data analysis, concentrating on the causes of overfishing and potential preventative measures. In order to understand the current overfishing problem in Africa, we first looked at the high local and global demand for seafood, the financial incentives for overfishing, and the ineffective government regulations and enforcement of sustainable fishing techniques. Through our analysis, we were able to pinpoint several important elements that contribute to overfishing in Africa, such as ineffective fisheries management regulations, lax law enforcement, a lack of alternatives for fishing communities to earn a living, and a lack of knowledge of sustainable fishing methods. We suggested several potential solutions to address these problems, such as implementing and enforcing sustainable fishing laws, encouraging alternative livelihoods for fishing communities, enhancing fisheries management through community-based methods, and raising awareness of sustainable fishing methods. Also, we offered pertinent academic references to back up our suggestions.

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