Tag: Nile perch

Industrial fish processing in Uganda

Credit: Mbiro Alexander (Uganda) The photos show fish processing factories which are located mainly around Lake Victoria. Uganda exports considerable quantities of fish products especially Nile perch, Lates niloticus. The principal fishery products are chilled & frozen fillets, fish maws, fats & red meat, skin, head and flanks. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in …

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Predation efficiency of Nile perch, Lates niloticus

This 2-slide information bite addresses the predation efficiency of Nile perch in relation to its characteristics especially its mouth and gapes. The bite touched the case study of the introduction of Nile perch into Lake Victoria and the impacts of the introduction. The predator-prey relationship has been addressed in this bite which is supported by …

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Artisanal fishery in the Nile (Uganda)

Credit:Enima Chris (Uganda) The overview of the Nile shows the heavy coverage of the river with aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and papyrus which tend to block fishing activities by the fishermen. However, fishermen cut through the plants and set their nets. The common gears and methods used include, gillnets, beach seine, tycooning, spears, …

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