The Development and Prospects of Experimental and Commercial Trawling in Lake Victoria.
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Author
Getabu, A.Date
1998
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Trawlers do not in any way complement the activities in the artisanal fishery. Rather, increased trawling activities can have negative consequences on local employment, food security and resource sustainability. In conclusion, the negative socio-economic and biological effects of trawling on Lake Victoria clearly outweigh its advantages.Page Range
pp.14-17Title of Parent Book or Report
Trawling in Lake Victoria : Its History, Status and Effects. Socio-economics of the Lake Victoria Fisheries Project Report.Publisher or University
IUCN Eastern Africa Regional OfficeCollections