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Lake Victoria Fisheries Resources

Research and Management in Tanzania

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  • © 2017

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Editors:
  1. Yunus D. Mgaya

    1. Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  2. Shigalla B. Mahongo

    1. Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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  • Broadens the understanding of historical trends in fisheries research and management in Lake Victoria
  • Includes topics such as fish quality assurance, socio-economic characteristics, aquaculture and fisheries extension
  • Maximizes reader insights into the environmental changes in Lake Victoria
  • Appeals to aquatic and fisheries scientists, students and other professionals

Part of the book series: Monographiae Biologicae (MOBI, volume 93)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Yunus D. Mgaya
    Pages 1-9

  3. Historical Perspectives and Trends in Fisheries Research in Tanzania

    • E. F. B. Katunzi, P. O. Onyango, Shigalla B. Mahongo, M. A. Kishe-Machumu, J. C. van Rijssel, R. J. Kayanda et al.
    Pages 11-35

  4. Environmental Changes in the Tanzanian Part of Lake Victoria

    • I. A. Kimirei, M. Semba, C. Mwakosya, Yunus D. Mgaya, Shigalla B. Mahongo
    Pages 37-59

  5. Fish Biology and Life History Indicators

    • E. F. B. Katunzi, Yunus D. Mgaya, O. C. Mkumbo, S. M. Limbu
    Pages 61-79

  6. Biodiversity Indicators: Plankton and Macroinvertebrates in Lake Victoria, Selected Satellite Lakes and Rivers

    • Yunus D. Mgaya, S. M. Limbu, C. V. Lugomela, I. A. Kimirei, R. J. Kayanda, G. W. Ngupula
    Pages 81-106

  7. Stock Assessment of Commercial Fish Species of Lake Victoria

    • R. J. Kayanda, A. I. Chande, Yunus D. Mgaya, E. Mlaponi, O. C. Mkumbo
    Pages 107-135

  8. Aquaculture and Fisheries Extension

    • A. P. Shoko, Yunus D. Mgaya, S. M. Limbu, R. B. Hoza
    Pages 137-160

  9. Socio-economic Characteristics of the Lake Victoria Fisheries

    • P. O. Onyango
    Pages 161-184

  10. Historical Trends in Fisheries Management

    • R. B. Hoza, Yunus D. Mgaya, P. O. J. Bwathondi
    Pages 185-204

  11. Financing Mechanisms for Lake Victoria Fisheries Management

    • E. J. Mosha, Shigalla B. Mahongo, R. B. Hoza, Yunus D. Mgaya
    Pages 205-217

  12. Co-management of Lake Victoria Fisheries

    • A. Mahatane, Yunus D. Mgaya, R. B. Hoza, P. O. Onyango, M. Semba
    Pages 219-239

  13. Fisheries Statistics for Lake Victoria, Tanzania

    • F. Sobo, Yunus D. Mgaya, R. J. Kayanda, M. Semba
    Pages 241-253

  14. Fish Quality Assurance

    • S. A. Lukanga, Yunus D. Mgaya
    Pages 255-274

  15. Overall Conclusions and Recommendations

    • Yunus D. Mgaya
    Pages 275-279

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 281-287
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About this book

This book synthesises the historical trends of the lake fisheries, the lake ecology, biology and biodiversity, socio-economics, stock assessment, aquaculture, fish quality assurance, environmental quality and management of the fisheries resources. 

The evolution of fisheries in Lake Victoria has undergone dramatic changes over the last few decades, leading to both ecological and socio-economic consequences. The lake has changed from one dominated by haplochromines in the 1950s, to one currently dominated by Nile perch, ‘dagaa’ (Rastrineobola argentea) and Nile tilapia. 

These changes have mainly been driven by the introduction of the predatory Nile perch in the lake, eutrophication due to increased human activities in the catchment, increased human population growth, overfishing and changes in the global climate system. 

This work should therefore be a particularly useful reference to fisheries scientists and managers, potential investors, students and other professionals who may be interested in the Lake Victoria fisheries.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Yunus D. Mgaya

  • Tanzania Fisheries Research Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Shigalla B. Mahongo

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