The Nigerian Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NIJFAQ) is an international scholarly and peer-reviewed bimonthly (May and September) journal that publishes original research papers and short communications. It is an official publication of the Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria. The journal aims to provide a platform for sharing ideas and original research findings in the field of Fisheries and Aquaculture. We welcome the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. The scope of the journal includes Fish Breeding and Hatchery Management, Fish Biology, Fish Farming Systems, Fish Gear Technology, Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Fish Ecology, Fish Health Management, Fish Diseases and Parasites, Fisheries Management, Fish Nutrition, Fish Postharvest Technology, Aquatic Toxicology, Aquatic Pollution, Fisheries Economics, Fisheries Extension, Hydrobiology, Limnology, Aquaponics, Integrated Fish Farming, Climate Change in Fisheries and Aquaculture, etc. 

To maintain the highest level of transparency and high standard of review, this journal follows the highly respected and rugged advanced blind peer-review system. The copyright of the articles will transfer to the journal.