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The interplay between uncontrolled industrialization, ecotourism, fishery resources in Nigerian coastal areas: Eco-dynamic modelling approach

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Sustainability in tourism and hospitality

Abstract

Coastal tourism is a significant economic activity in Lekki and Epe mangroves in Nigeria. However, the presence of heavy metal pollutants in these areas due to uncontrolled industrialization and ecotourism-related pollution poses a potential risk to ecosystems. This paper examined the complex interplay between uncontrolled industrialization, ecotourism development, and fishery resources in coastal areas. Utilizing an eco-dynamical modelling approach, this paper quantified the impacts of these anthropogenic activities on fishery sustainability. Modelling incorporated key parameters such as the competitive rates of industrialization and ecotourism, mitigating effects on geometric increase in ecotourism and industrialization. Simulation results obtained using matlab showed the balance required to sustain fishery resources, showing that high levels of industrialization and ecotourism significantly degrade fishery stocks, while controlled development can mitigate these impacts. Specifically, Modelling demonstrated that fishery resources flourished under conditions where the adverse effects of ecotourism and industrialization are minimized. Findings highlight the need for strict regulations and sustainable coastal management to protect fishery resources. Hence, this will offer crucial insights for policymakers on integrating economic and ecological goals in the tourism context.

DOI

10.21608/jaauth.2025.347875.1650

Keywords

Coastal area management, Eco-dynamical modelling, Ecotourism, Fishery resources, Industrialization

Authors

First Name

Matthew

Last Name

Ekum

MiddleName

Iwada

Affiliation

Department of Mathematical Sciences, Lagos State University of Science & Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

Email

matekum@yahoo.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

0000-0002-6876-6649

First Name

Olumide

Last Name

Metilelu

MiddleName

Olusola

Affiliation

Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Lagos State University of Science & Technology, Lagos, Nigeria.

Email

ometilelu@gmail.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

0000-0001-7845-0886

First Name

Olusola

Last Name

Babalola

MiddleName

Adeniyi

Affiliation

Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Lagos State University of Science & Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

Email

sola_aug@yahoo.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

-

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Adeniyi

MiddleName

Olaniyi

Affiliation

Department of Mathematical Sciences, Lagos State University of Science & Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

Email

ojigweadeniyiarsenal2007@gmail.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

0000-0002-6549-3921

First Name

Ifeoma

Last Name

Omoko

MiddleName

Deborah

Affiliation

Department of Mathematics, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria

Email

ifydebby95@gmail.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

-

First Name

Olasukanmi

Last Name

Olasokan

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Registry, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

Email

sunlakevip@yahoo.com

City

Lagos

Orcid

-

Volume

28

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

53533

Issue Date

2025-06-01

Receive Date

2024-12-26

Publish Date

2025-06-01

Page Start

57

Page End

84

Print ISSN

1687-1863

Online ISSN

2682-4612

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https://jaauth.journals.ekb.eg/article_410813.html

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410,813

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Original Article

Type Code

997

Publication Type

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Publication Title

Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality

Publication Link

https://jaauth.journals.ekb.eg/

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The interplay between uncontrolled industrialization, ecotourism, fishery resources in Nigerian coastal areas: Eco-dynamic modelling approach

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15 Feb 2025