Title: A Review On The Geographical Information System (Gis) In Aquatic Monitoring And Management In Nigeria
Authors: +Bubu-Davies, O.A. and Tamuno, O.A.
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 66-78
Publication Date: 2026/07/28
Abstract:
Geographic Information System (GIS) is a tool for making and using spatial information, and it is mainly concerned with the location of the features as well as properties/attributes of those features. It helps us gather, analyse, and visualize spatial data for different purposes. GIS has also opened up the underwater world of aquatic ecosystems allowing us to track and monitor the environments and species in an entirely new way. GIS, combined with other analytical tools and models, it allows for improved spatial monitoring and studies and, eventually, better and more effective management practices. Equipment such as radio telemetry, hydro acoustic telemetry, and side-scan sonar can now be incorporated into a GIS program to create a geographical representation for tracking renewable natural resources. Geographical information system (GIS) is been employed in several state's land forms, water bodies and forest or vegetation studies in Nigeria. For instance, GIS was used to map and monitor the Niger Delta Wetlands, GIS helped to assess the impact of climate change on the Lake Chad basin, also it was used to monitor water quality and identify sources of pollution in Ogun river basin and many more studies with the use of GIS in Nigeria. This review paper focuses on tracking renewable natural resources, management with special reference to importance of fish and fisheries in Nigeria using GIS, the scientific and technical issues encountered when applying GIS to Nigerian lakes, rivers, oceans and associated wetlands, and a survey of current literature emphasizing the various capabilities of GIS, The various applications of GIS and remote sensing to fisheries and aquatic ecosystem in Nigeria.