Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-26-1986

Abstract

Presently. Cate d'Ivoire actively pursuing a strategy nf food self-sufficiency with particular emphasis on the increased domestic supply of fish protein. Large quantities of imported frozen fish are needed to supplement the production of the artisanal and industrial sectors. The Iyoirian government has been making a concerted attempt to establish aquacultural practicos inland and along the coastal lagoons, but the annual production has yet to prove significant. Certain environmental constraints may be limiting the potential growth of the fisheries mector. A narrow' continental shelf obliges fishermen to seek pelagic fish and dloes not afford then the opportunity to find large schools of shallow water fish close to f Lagoonal fish and crustacean populations appear to be shore. steadily decreasing and there are indications Of an insufficient supply of freshwater fish. Femote sensing data might provide key insights to further the voirian fisherics development strategy, but at what cost? Landsat of the inland help define land uSe areas for fish images regions farming pursuits as well as the stocking of various reservoirs or streans. Time-lapse environmental assessment of the lagoonal complex could also prave useful. The economic, social and enviranmental implications of this situation are evaluated and cost-benefits are discussed.

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