Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments
Health considerations are seldom integrated into non-state voluntary sustainability certification standards, despite industrial fishing being one of the most hazardous occupations, often resulting in significant health risks for fishers. These challenges not only affect individual fishers but also h...
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| author | Isa Oalekan Elegbede Saud. M Al Jufaili Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho Babalola Tesleem Awe Folalu Adekunle Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe Salisu Monsuru Adekunle Adedeji-Adenola Halimat |
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| description | Health considerations are seldom integrated into non-state voluntary sustainability certification standards, despite industrial fishing being one of the most hazardous occupations, often resulting in significant health risks for fishers. These challenges not only affect individual fishers but also have broader implications for the socio-ecological sustainability of fisheries. This study explores the effects of certification programs on industrial fishing activities and their health and safety dimensions within a socio-ecological framework, focusing on the Atlantic shrimp fishery in Nigeria. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Data were gathered from experienced employees of Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified and non-certified (Business-as-Usual, BAU) industrial fisheries through questionnaires, complemented by semi-structured interviews with selected key informants. The study examines the relationships between demographic variables, health-related indicators, and certification program participation using multivariate analyses, including Chi-square and standard logistic regression models. The findings revealed that fishers participating in the FOS certification program reported better health conditions, lower risks, and higher insurance coverage levels than their BAU counterparts. Certified fishers had greater access to sick leave and annual days off and were more likely to be physically fit for work. Conversely, fishers in the BAU group faced significantly higher health risks and casualty rates during fishing operations. These results underscore the critical role of health-focused certification programs, such as FOS, in improving the well-being of fishers, thereby enhancing the socio-ecological sustainability of Nigeria's shrimp fishing industry. The study highlights the importance of integrating health considerations into sustainability certification standards. By prioritizing fisher's safety and well-being, such programs contribute to the sustainable management of fisheries resources and environmental protection, aligning with the principles of the One Health framework. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ab93a01c0ff74ad29d341318bd7fa8032025-01-23T05:27:13ZengElsevierOne Health2352-77142025-06-0120100972Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessmentsIsa Oalekan Elegbede0Saud. M Al Jufaili1Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho2Babalola Tesleem3Awe Folalu Adekunle4Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe5Salisu Monsuru Adekunle6Adedeji-Adenola Halimat7Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University, Nigeria; Department of Environmental Planning, Brandenburg University of Technology, Germany; Corresponding author at: Department of Fisheries, Lagos State University, Nigeria.Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, Sultan Qaboos University, OmanDepartment of Fisheries, Lagos State University, Nigeria; Spatial Science, Islands and Sustainability, University of Groningen, NetherlandsStony Brook University, NJ, United States of AmericaDepartment of Fisheries, Lagos State University, NigeriaDepartment of Fisheries, Lagos State University, NigeriaDepartment of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Technical and Vocational, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjung Malim, Perak, MalaysiaUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South AfricaHealth considerations are seldom integrated into non-state voluntary sustainability certification standards, despite industrial fishing being one of the most hazardous occupations, often resulting in significant health risks for fishers. These challenges not only affect individual fishers but also have broader implications for the socio-ecological sustainability of fisheries. This study explores the effects of certification programs on industrial fishing activities and their health and safety dimensions within a socio-ecological framework, focusing on the Atlantic shrimp fishery in Nigeria. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Data were gathered from experienced employees of Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified and non-certified (Business-as-Usual, BAU) industrial fisheries through questionnaires, complemented by semi-structured interviews with selected key informants. The study examines the relationships between demographic variables, health-related indicators, and certification program participation using multivariate analyses, including Chi-square and standard logistic regression models. The findings revealed that fishers participating in the FOS certification program reported better health conditions, lower risks, and higher insurance coverage levels than their BAU counterparts. Certified fishers had greater access to sick leave and annual days off and were more likely to be physically fit for work. Conversely, fishers in the BAU group faced significantly higher health risks and casualty rates during fishing operations. These results underscore the critical role of health-focused certification programs, such as FOS, in improving the well-being of fishers, thereby enhancing the socio-ecological sustainability of Nigeria's shrimp fishing industry. The study highlights the importance of integrating health considerations into sustainability certification standards. By prioritizing fisher's safety and well-being, such programs contribute to the sustainable management of fisheries resources and environmental protection, aligning with the principles of the One Health framework.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771425000084Socio-ecological systemsHealth conditionsIndustrial shrimp fisheriesSafety measuresSustainabilityFishing fleets |
| spellingShingle | Isa Oalekan Elegbede Saud. M Al Jufaili Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho Babalola Tesleem Awe Folalu Adekunle Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe Salisu Monsuru Adekunle Adedeji-Adenola Halimat Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments One Health Socio-ecological systems Health conditions Industrial shrimp fisheries Safety measures Sustainability Fishing fleets |
| title | Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments |
| title_full | Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments |
| title_fullStr | Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments |
| title_short | Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments |
| title_sort | health related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the atlantic gulf of guinea ecological and social assessments |
| topic | Socio-ecological systems Health conditions Industrial shrimp fisheries Safety measures Sustainability Fishing fleets |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771425000084 |
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