Uneven Shoreline Degradation and Review Methods of Investigation: From Okpoama to Ezetu in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Abstract

Bayelsa state is bounded in the south by the Atlantic Ocean which has been day –to –day impacting the shoreline causing either deposition or erosion depending on how the shoreline has been structured towards the ocean. The study investigated the shoreline from Okpoama to Ezetu communities. The primary occupation in these places is fishing. The fishermen are good environmentalists because they study the environment to cope with their fishing schedules. They carry out fishing activities if the environment is conducive and if not they stay at home pending when the environment becomes suitable for fishing. Some consultations were made with the fishing communities, not only the fishing communities but also with other members who are knowledgeable as regards the environment. Such knowledge is to be scientifically proven. This paper provided the various scientific investigations to be adopted in shoreline irregularities.

Keywords: shoreline, investigation, Atlantic Ocean