Title: Effects of Climate Variability on Fishing and Farming Activities in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Tijjani Yahaya Abdullahi, Ejeh Lawrence Udeh, Shuaibu Uba Babanta
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
Pages: 48-52
Publication Date: 2026/05/28
Abstract:
The study was conducted to determine the impact of climatic fluctuations on fishing and fish farming activities in Yola, Adamawa State. It assessed fish farmers' awareness of climate change, identified the fish species commonly found in Yola and its environs, examined the effects of climate change on fish farming, and evaluated the adaptive strategies employed by fish farmers in response to changing climatic conditions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the level of fish farmers' awareness of climate change and to identify the prevalent fish species in the study area, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was applied to determine the relationship between climate change and fish farming activities. The findings revealed that the majority of fish farmers are aware of recent climatic changes, although a few remain unaware. The study further showed that the major fish species caught in Lake Gerio and around Jimeta Bridge include Tilapia, Clarias, Mormyrus, and Lates niloticus, with Tilapia being the most frequently caught species. Additionally, the results indicated a positive relationship between rainfall variability and fish production, with an r-value of 0.145, suggesting that changes in climate conditions are likely to affect fish yield in the study area. Based on these findings, the study recommends urgent efforts to increase awareness and provide support to help fish farmers adapt effectively to the changing climate.