Our project was inspired by years of ecological research and conservation work within the Ubeji Axis of the Warri River in Delta State, Nigeria. During field activities, we observed severe oil pollution, heavy metal contamination, biodiversity decline, and increasing pressure on indigenous freshwater prawns and fishes that support local livelihoods and food systems. Our previous work focused on ex-situ conservation, community training, and sustainable harvesting of freshwater prawns within the region, engaging over 100 youth and community members through conservation and aquaculture activities.
We now aim to expand this work into a more integrated freshwater restoration and conservation model. Over the next 12 months, the project will establish three (3) floating river cage systems with macrophyte buffer zones, develop three (3) ex-situ hatchery tanks for indigenous prawn and fish conservation, and introduce Black Soldier Fly (BSF)-based sustainable feed systems. We will also implement phytoremediation activities and train at least 150 youth and local stakeholders in conservation, biomonitoring, and sustainable aquaculture practices.
The project aims to strengthen freshwater biodiversity conservation, reduce pressure on wild aquatic populations, and promote sustainable livelihoods within vulnerable riverine communities.
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