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Biodiversity conservation is one of the vital concerns towards ensuring the longstanding viability required for natural resource utilisation. The diverse nature of both flora and fauna contributes to each of the key elements of food security, namely availability, access, usage, and stability. Globally, a few million species have been recognised, but the true number of species is believed to reach 30 million on average. This vast and valuable biodiversity is a vital source of ecosystem goods and services for humanity. Nigeria’s aquatic germplasm resources include a diverse range of organisms from both fauna and floristic origin, although it is mostly species of finfish and shellfish with existing and prospective importance in both capture and aquaculture fisheries. These aquatic resources offer enormous promise for enhancing the genetics of farmed aquatic species and contributing to the nation’s economic well-being. Regardless of how vital biodiversity is in our everyday lives, all of the species that make up biodiversity are in grave danger as a result of anthropogenic influences. This review evaluates technology, sophisticated genetic techniques, and operational strategies relevant to aquatic biodiversity preservation, as well as future research potential for sustainable fish production to fulfil national food demands.
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Popoola, O.M. (2022). Fish Production and Biodiversity Conservation: An Interplay for Life Sustenance. In: Chibueze Izah, S. (eds) Biodiversity in Africa: Potentials, Threats and Conservation. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, vol 29. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3326-4_11
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