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Zooplankton communities of some tanzanian lake victoria basin water bodies
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
A survey of the zooplankton communities of some Tanzanian Lake Victoria Basin water bodies was
conducted during September/October 2000 and March/April 2001. Plankton nets of mesh sizes 100 mm
and 65 mm respectively were ...
Study on Water quality & human health Around Lake Victoria
(2004)
Much has been achieved during LVEMP1 in terms of the countries’ understanding of the Lake
Victoria ecosystem, but still there is a limited knowledge of the water quality in various parts
(particularly bays) of the Lake ...
Traditional Uses of Cyperus Papyrus (L) and Associated Problems at Simiyu Fringing Wetland of Lake Victoria, Mwanza region, Tanzania
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
A study was conducted during 1999/2000 period with the view of determining: traditional uses; associated
problems; and strategies for sustainable utilization of papyrus around Simiyu wetland fringing Speke Gulf
of Lake ...
The feeding habits and development of digestive system of Labeo victorianus Blgr (pisces: cyprinidae
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
The goal of the current research effort is to revive through aquaculture, the population of Labeo
victorianus (“Ningu”), a previously important commercial fish species of Lake Victoria but now
threatened with extinction. ...
The Biology and Impact of Neochetina Weevils on Water Hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(2004)
Lake Victoria, like other large lakes in the world, is a shared resource and forms an international boundary between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. It is the second largest fresh water lake in the world with an area of 69,0000 ...
Report on Length, Weight and Sex Survey of Nile Perch (lates Niloticus) In Lake Victoria, Tanzania
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
This report presents the length-weight relationship parameters (a and b) for 559 Lates
niloticus, size composition, sex, maturity stages, length at first maturity and food
examined during February 2004 from four landing ...
The biology, ecology and fishery of Oreochromis esculentus in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
Oreochromis esculentus an indigenous tilapiine species in Lake Victoria has become extinct due to a
number of factors. These include, introduction of a more competitive species (Oreochromis niloticus),
eutrophication and ...
Fish introductions and their impact on the biodiversity and the fisheries of Lake Victoria
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
Recent fish introductions in Lake Victoria have had both positive and adverse implications on its
biodiversity and fisheries. This paper reviews the impact of six introductions in Lake Victoria basin with
emphasis on ...
Challenges and opportunities for farm forestry in Kipkaren River Catchment, Kenya
(Department of Forestry, Moi University, PO Box 1125, Eldoret Kenya, Catchment Afforestation, LVEMP, PO Box 4004, Eldoret Kenya, 2004)
Although LVEMP has been supporting farm forestry in the Lake Victoria basin since 1999 through
seedling production and training of farmers on tree planting and management, there is lack of baseline
information on ecological ...
Pilot study on catch assessment surveys by BMUS for sustainable management of Lake Victoria
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
The need to have a functional CAS system for Lake Victoria fisheries, to monitor changes
and have reliable indices of relative abundance for the management of fisheries resources has
been realised by all stakeholders ...