The exploitation of small pelagic fishes of the great lakes of Africa with reference to the mukene (Rastrineobola argentea) fishery of the northern waters of Lake Victoria
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Author
Wandera, S.B.Date
1990
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Small pelagic fish species have ultimately become important on most of the Great Lakes of Africa, especially after the depletion of the larger, initially preferred fish species. In Lake Victoria, the small pelagic cyprinid Rastrineobola argentea is now the only abundant native species supporting a fast growing light fishery. In Pilkington Bay, off Lingira Island the artisanal light fishery is well established and in the last two years this bay has witnessed a sharp increase in the fishing effort. This has been followed by a modification of fishing method and a reduction in the mesh size of nets used. R. argentea now caught from this bay consist of mainly juveniles and this could result into localized recruitment overfishing. Drawing examples from what is happening to the fishery in Pilkington Bay, it is necessary to carry out research on the stocks, gear and suitable fishing crafts before light fishing spreads to most parts of the lake.Issue/Article Nr
3Page Range
67-74Pages
134Title of Parent Book or Report
Fisheries of the African Great Lakes: Research papers presented at the International Symposium on Resource Use and Conservation of the African Great Lakes, Bujumbura, 29 November – 2 December, 1989Publisher or University
International Agricultural CentreSeries : Nr
Fisheries and Aquaculture Unit Occasional Paper