Tag: Lake Burera

Promotion of cage aquaculture in Lake Burera (Rwanda)

Credit: Fidele Kampayana and Gilbert Bugimgo (Rwanda) Most of the lakes and other waters bodies (dams) in Rwanda were found to have moderate to high potential for cage culture. This photo shows the development of cage aquaculture in Lake Burera whereas Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus is the principal farmed species. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos …

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Cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda

Credit:  Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show the cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda. The lake is found in the Northern part of Rwanda, near the volcanic mountains. Farmed fish in the cages are regularly sampled and inspected. Fish are fed with commercial feed that …

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