Seaweed invasion: Lagos boat operators, fishermen, lament losses

Etim Ekpimah

Boat operators and fishermen in the Ijede area of Ikorodu and Tarzan in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State have lamented the losses they are incurring as a result of the invasion of the water by seaweed or hyacinth.

According to them, the seaweed has taken over the lagoon, adding that the greatest threat posed by the seaweed had been the damage to the propellers, impellers and gearboxes of their boats.

Apart from the threat to the engines, the fishermen say whenever the seaweed takes over the lagoon,...readmore