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Use of bamboo in illegal fishing in Volta Lake (Ghana)

Credit: Yaa Agyapomaa Danso (Ghana)   Fisher folk along the Volta Lake by means of survival use the bamboo sticks to set traps for catching fish.  The fisher folks put the bamboos together and form rafts with them. They serve as fish aggregating device (FADs). The bamboos trap the egg laying fishes and cuts short …

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Fencing fish ponds in Benin

Credit: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) The photo shows the fencing of fish ponds using nets and bamboo sticks. The purpose is to prevent the entry of unwanted animals especially snakes and birds.  

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