“…Studies on Nigeria's fish production have focused on various aspects such as: the socioeconomics of fishing (Anyanwu-Akeredolu, 2005;Nwosu & Onyeneke, 2013); description of the structure of the fishing sector (Tobor, 1990); financial analysis of commercial fishing (Fagbenro, 2005); the profitability of fish farming (Nwike, 2002;Adaka, Nlewadim, Ibekwe, & Ebonumah, 2006;Adewuyi, 2009;AllisonOguru, 1987;Amaefula, Onyenweaku, & Asumugha, 2006;Amaefula, Onyenweaku, & Asumugha, 2009;Nwosu, Oguoma, Ohajianya, & Ibekwe, 2007;Nwosu, 2009); the role of fish as a safety net (Bada, 2005;Bene & Heck, 2005;Bene & Neiland, 2004); and its greater contribution to the nutrition of the population of the area (Fabiyi, 1985;Adeniji, 1987;Oyenuga, 1995;Kpadia, 2002;Ugwumba & Ugwumba, 2003;Ohajianya, Onyeagocha, & Ibekwe, 2006;FAO, 2007;Oguoma, Ohajianya, & Nwosu, 2010;Ugwumba & Chukwuji, 2010). While these studies have contributed to an understanding of the socio-dynamics of fishing in Nigeria, they have not adequately addressed the profitability of different management systems of fish farming and the poverty level of fish farmers in the Niger Delta region.…”