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In corp orating a consensus -based approach as a tool for sustainable fisheries management and stock rebuilding
(LVFO, 2013)Consensus based fisheries approach and sustainable fisheries managment -
Information from radio telemetry on movements and exploitation of naturalized rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), in Kenya cold water streams
(2000)Rainbow trout populations in Kenya streams have declined rapidly over several decades. Therefore, we studied movements of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum), in two third order streams (the Sagana and Thego) ... -
Lake Victoria Fisheries Management Plan
(LVFO, 2001-11)The purpose of developing a Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) is to sustain the livelihoods of the communities who depend on the fishery resources of Lake Victoria, and to reduce poverty, food insecurity and unemployment. ... -
Morphometic and meristic analyis of Gymnarchus nilotius [Tereostei;cymnarchus] from Oyan dam and Epe creek in south west Nigeria.
(LVFO, 2013)A study of Morphometic and Meristic characteristics of Gymnarchus niloticus from the Oyan dam in Ogun state creek in south west Nigeria -
Morphometries, length-weight relationship and condition of Rastrineobola argentea (Pellegrin 1904) in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria (Kenya)
(LVFO, 1995)Correlation between total length (TL), fork length (FL) and standard length (SL) of Rastrineobola argente'{ ~ellegrin 1904) in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria indicate that FL = 0.92 TL - 0.74 and SL = 0.90 TL - 1.7~. ... -
The Nile perch processing industry in Tanzania: trends, issues and development
(LVFO, 2000)Under modern conditions of product competition, it is increasingly risky not to innovate and, at the same time, it is extremely expensive to do. Consumers always want a stream of new and improved products. Competition ... -
The patterns and trends of marketing and consumption of the fish of Lake Victoria (Kenya waters)
(LVFO, 1998)Over 90% of Kenya's fish is produced from Lake Victoria, its principle source of fish for domestic consumption and for export. The three fish species of most economic importance are Lates niloticus, Rastrineobola argentea ... -
Population parameters of Oreochromis leucostictus from Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(LVFO, 1996)Length-frequency data collected from fish landings on Lake Naivasha were used to estimate the growth parameters: total mortality (Z), growth performance index (¢'), exploitation rate and recruitment pattern in Oreochromis ... -
The Potential for further proliferation of Water Hyacinth in Lakes Victoria, Kyoga and Kwania and some urgent aspects for research
(LVFO, 1995)Shore environments of lakes Victoria and Kyoga with potential for the establishment and proliferation of water hyacinth were identified. They are characterised by: (i) shelter from violent off-shore and along-the-shore ... -
Potential Impacts of Kirinya Wetland in Treating Secondary Municipal Effluent from Jinja Stabilisation Ponds
(LVFO, 2001)Kirinya West wetland is located on the Northern shores of Lake Victoria in Jinja- Uganda The wetland receives secondary treated effluent from the stabilisation ponds owned and operated by the National Water and Sewerage ... -
Potential of Fungal Pathogens for Biological Control of Water Hyacinth
(LVFO, 2001)Surveys were undertaken in lakes Victoria, Kyoga and River Nile in Uganda between 2000 and 2001 to determine tungal pathogens associated with water hyacinth. Several potential pathogen isolates including Alternaria ... -
Preliminary investigation into the haematology of adult protopterus annectens (Owen) in Nigeria. (Short communication)
(LVFO, 2000)HaematologicaI values other than mean cell haemoglobin concentration, were consistently higher in the male Protopterus annectens(O) than the female. These all showed significant linear correlation with weight at 5% level ... -
Regional status report on Lake Victoria Frame surveys for 2000, 2002 and 2004: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganga
(LVFO, 2004)Lake Victoria is very important to the economies of the East African Community Partner States. The fishery has undergone major transformations since fish catches increased following establishment of Nile perch (Lates ... -
A Review of Heavy Metal Removal Mechanisms in Wetlands
(LVFO, 1998)Heavy metals are released into the environment from a wide range of natural and anthropogenic sources. The rate of influx of these heavy metals into the environment exceeds their removal by natural processes. Aquatic ... -
A Review of the effects of population pressure on Watershed Management Practices in the Lake Victoria Basin
(LVFO, 1999)Protecting the quality of soil and water while using these resources for the benefit of people is a major challenge in Uganda and indeed globally. Emphasis on agricultural sustainability arises out of increasing awareness ... -
The role of women in artisanal fish processing and trading on Lake Victoria (Kenya)
(LVFO, 2000)This paper examines the role women in artisanal fish processing and trade along the Kenyan shore of Lake Victoria. The study was carried out with aid of a structured questionnaire administered through personal interviews. ... -
Runoff, Soil and Nutrient Losses from Major Agricultural Land-use Practices in the Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda
(LVFO, 2001)Soil degradation by water erosion is recognized lo be a major agricultural and environmental problem in the Lake Victoria basin. The objective of this study was to quantify runoff, soil and nutrient losses from major ...