Effect of Climate Change on the Fisheries Distribution in Kusalla Dam, Karaye Local Government Area Kano State Nigeria

Abstract

This research work develops a frame for the study of climate change on the fisheries distribution in Kusalla Dam Karaye Local Government area Kano State, Nigeria. Stratified sampling techniques were used to select three fishing communities in Karaye Local Government area which are Kusalla Dam, Kumbugawa and Zango in Kano State. A total of sixty five respondents were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Data collected on socio-economic characteristics, Available fish species and impact of climate change. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and SPSS version 20. The result reveals that fishing activities in the study area is carried out by men only, as their primary activities though they also have other activities. There is slightly increase in temperature and decline in rainfall in the study area these show that there is clear evidence of climate change in the area. This has affected the fish species and diversity. There is high catch per unit effort during summer season and having low catch per unit in winter season, so due to this a close season has to be introduced in the fishing system of Kusalla Dam and also extension practice should be introduce to the fishermen on effect of climate change.