Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal
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Department of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Sangoro Aquaculture Research Center, P.O Box 136-40111, Pap-Onditi, Kenya

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• Research Article   
  Systematic Review of Community-Based Adaptive and Coping Strategies to Emerging Covariate Shocks and Stresses in the Kenyan Fisheries and Aquaculture Sub-Sectors
  Author(s): Silas Ochieng*, Erick Ogello, Kevin Obiero and Maureen Cheserek
  
  The significance of fisheries and aquaculture sectors in contributing to global food security is undeniable, albeit threats from emerging shocks. This article delves into the vulnerabilities of these sectors, examining the impacts of climate change, environmental pollution, the COVID-19 pandemic, and national geopolitical instability. Climate change has led to reduced incomes, increased prevalence of diseases, exacerbated food insecurity, and substantial damage to fishery infrastructure. To address these impacts, communities have adopted strategies such as; diversifying livelihoods, integrating indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches, developing climate-resilient aquaculture species, use of early warning systems, and adoption of cage aquaculture and insurance schemes to alleviate pressure on natural water bodies and mitigate economic losses. Environmental pollution has led to .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-0250.24.15.550

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