Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic, which is caused by acute severe respiratory syndrome, is declared a world health emergency of global concern and has had a severe impact on the fisheries and aquaculture industry. Its severe cases cause severe acute respiratory stress, and the people most vulnerable to this disease are people with cardiovascular issues and health problems. It is mainly associated with mortality in severe cases as a result of myocardial injury. This disease has had severe impacts on the fisheries and aquaculture industry in recent times. Therefore knowing its impact on fisheries and aquaculture is essential for the industry to prevent collapsing and affecting the fisher folks and stakeholders and the vulnerable groups in the sector. The restrictions taking by some countries to contain this pandemic have impacted the fisheries and aquaculture products that aquaculture produce. It was revealed that inputs, including fuels, have experienced a shortage due to the lockdown restrictions, and these restrictions have severely impacted the fishing industries. The fisheries and aquaculture industry has been significantly affected by COVID-19, leading to socioeconomic losses and food insecurity. Nonetheless, it was recommended that policymakers need to focus on helping the industry's supply chain, livelihoods, and care for the vulnerable in the industry around the globe survive this pandemic. Furthermore, the task force needs to be established to embark on initiatives that could help reduce the impact of this pandemic in the fisheries industry and provide support for the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. However, even though COVID-19 has dramatically affected the fisheries and aquaculture industry, its impact might also pave the way for innovations and technology that will be adopted. It may help improve the industry's aftermath of this pandemic