This article sheds light on the differential contribution of the fish trade to the development of Éplémlan and Grand-Drewin; two localities of lagoon and maritime fishing. They represent the first edge-field markets in their respective sub-prefectures and economic life is polarized by the fish trade. How does the sale of fish sale mark the space in these villages? It is therefore necessary to analyze the spatial impact of this activity in these rural areas. The study was based on desk research, observation and questionnaire survey.
It turns out that the fish trademarks more space in Éplémlan than in Grand-Drewin. This is justified by the strong involvement of the indigenous populations who invest their income in improving their living environment. This is not the case in Grand-Drewin where the activity is under the control of foreign actors whose income is transferred to their countries of origin; hence the precariousness of the living environment.
This study carried out on the lagoon near Abobodoumé has the aim to map the fishing areas of the fish. The main question is : what is each fishing area identified by the fishermen ? the results obtained show that the fishermen fish in this locality are all foreigners, Ghanaians, Beninese and Nigerians living in perfect harmony. The fishing areas are in part the result of the techniques of the players, the gear they use and the fishing seasons. But there is also the influence of the anthropogenic pollution, dredge the sea sand and the proximity of the port area. In order to obtain the above-mentioned results, a methodology that consisted of a literature search and on the internet, but also the research of primary data was the need to go out into the field. Specifically, we have, with the help of an interview guide interviewed the actors of the fishery. At times, we have used instruments for measuring gear such as canoes and nets. We also exchanged with the port authorities and agencies in charge of monitoring the water quality.
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