Publication Date:
2021-07-08
Description:
Three commercially important fish species, Lates niloticus (L.), Rastrineobola argentea (Pellegrin) and Oreochromis niloticus (L.) that are fished by artisanal fishermen of Lake Victoria, Tanzania part, were studied in Kagera, Mwanza and Mara beaches from October 1997 to July 1999. Catches, effort, exploitation and stock structure were investigated. Beaches for sampling were selected based on importance for landing the above named fish species. The number of boats found on beach that day, the number that lay idle and their means of propulsion were recorded. As many boats as possible were sampled for gear type and gear size. The catches were sorted into species and measured. Variation in the species and size composition of landings was observed between regions, between months and between gears used. The implications of the findings to management are discussed.
Description:
Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project Phase II
Description:
LVFRP/TECH/99/07
Keywords:
Fisheries
;
Management
;
Africa
;
Tanzania
;
Lates niloticus
;
Oreochromis niloticus
;
Rastrineobola argentea
;
stock assessment
;
artisanal fisheries
Repository Name:
AquaDocs
Type:
book_section
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
application/pdf
Format:
108-117
