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East Africa: Reduce Fishing in Lake Victoria to Avert Crisis, Say Experts
Experts have called for a 40 per cent reduction in fishing activities in Lake Victoria to counter the rapid dwindling of Nile perch stocks in the world 's second largest lake.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 15:37

Tanzania: Cut Finishing in Lake Victoria By 40 Percent - FAO
Experts have called for a 40 per cent reduction in fishing activities in Lake Victoria as a measure to counter the rapid dwindling of Nile perch stocks in the world's second largest lake.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:17

Kenya: Predicting Weather With Science and Spider Webs
When the magungu bird flies higher in the sky than usual and seems to float in the air in its passage from south to north, the Abasuba people living on the islands of Kenya's Lake Victoria and on the highlands near the lake know the rains are on their way and that it is time to plant.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 11:02

The Nile - the River of Life
The story of Uganda's colonisation and independence is linked to the River Nile.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 17:36

Uganda: The Nile - the River of Life
The Nile is more than the longest river in the world. The mystery over its length and source led to several explorations that eventually led to the colonisation of Uganda, Sudan and Egypt.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 13:17

Uganda: Lake Victoria is the Country's Heartbeat
It took British explorer John Speke in 1858, to bring to the world's attention the existence of a massive lake in the heart of Africa but residents had long depended on Lake Nalubaale for food, water and transport.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 13:17

Namibia: International Praise for Okavango River Project
NAMIBIA'S initiative on the wise use of the Okavango River Basin was praised at a recent training conference on International Water Resource Management (IWRM) in the Netherlands.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 12:27

Africa: U.S. $50 Billion Lost By Marine Fishing Each Year
Economic losses in marine fisheries resulting from poor management, inefficiencies, and overfishing add up to a staggering US$50 billion per year, according to a new World Bank-FAO report released today. Taken over the last three decades, these losses total over $US2 trillion, a figure roughly equivalent to the GDP of Italy.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:36

Rwanda: Rejuvenating the Fishing Industry in the East African Community
The fact about the East African Community is the abundance of opportunities for fishing throughout the region, blessed with the longest and biggest lakes and rivers in the world; Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Lake Kivu, Congo River, Ruzizi River and River Nile-- with over 350 species of fish.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Tunisia: Italy, Committed to the Preservation of Mediterranean Biodiversity
Tunisian and Italian experts gathered in Tunis , have renewed their commitment of preserving the Mediterranean 's marine biodiversity against the adverse effects of climate change, pollution, as well as coastal erosion.They also called for the strengthening of Tunisian-Italian cooperation, especially insofar as technical assistance and the promotion of partnership in scientific research, are concerned.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:48

Tunisia: Fourth Sensitization Campaign for 'A Clean Sea for All' Will Cover 20 Major Beaches
The Association of the Mediterranean Network for Sustainable Development (AREMEDD) and the national program of cleanliness and environmental embellishment, launched on Tuesday at la Marsa, north of Tunis, the 4th sensitization campaign for "a clean sea for all".
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:33

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Tasks Boundary Commission On Continental Shelf
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday charged the Board of the National Boundary Commission (NBC)to ensure the extension of Nigeria 's continental shelf beyond the present level of 200 nautical miles in order to boost the nation's revenue base.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 10:36

West Africa: Whales, Dolphins and Manatees Win Protection Under UN-Backed Pact
Dolphins, small whales and manatees living in the waters off West Africa or islands in the mid-Atlantic Ocean will now receive greater protection after 15 countries signed an agreement under a United Nations-backed treaty that aims to conserve wildlife and habitats.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 07:23

Uganda: When Fishing Becomes a Dangerous Job
Fewer fish in the lake, crime, disease and drowing of fishermen have made fishing a feared job nowadays.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 14:19

Namibia: Aquaculture Needs Financial Support
NAMIBIA is irreversibly committed to building an aquaculture industry, since future world fish production will come mainly from this sector, says Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Abraham Iyambo.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 13:17

Kenya: Evolution Caught in the Act
In what could be a first in the world, scientists have caught evolution in the act of creating a new species in Lake Victoria as animals and plants try to cope with increased pollution and the effects of climate change.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:11

Nigeria: Senator Makes Case for HYPPADEC Bill
Senator Dahiru Kuta Awaisu, representing Niger East senatorial district of Niger State, has said that the establishment of HYPPADEC would address the problems of Nigerians living in riverine areas.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:41

East Africa: East African Towns Polluting Lake Victoria With Sewage
As the clock ticks towards the World Habitat Day on Monday, Kisumu residents remain a worried lot.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 08:25

Ghana: Fishermen in Danger
Gone were the days when man depended solely on traditional occupations like farming, hunting and fishing, this time it is very different, owing to the emergence of white-collar jobs and modern technology.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 12:29

Nigeria: FG to Set Up 3 Training Centres for Shrimp Farming
Federal Government has concluded arrangements to set up three centres in Oyo, Ekiti and Adamawa States for training in shrimp farming.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:43

Effect of Climate Change on Fisheries 'Needs More Research
MORE time is needed to research and monitor the effects of climate change on Namibian fisheries in order to address the challenges that will arise.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 15:00

Namibia: Govt Promises Stricter Control Over Fisheries
Government has since independence introduced a range of measures to control and manage fishing activities in the country. At the just ended aquaculture and fisheries conference here, Government through the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources re-committed itself to the advancement of the sector, through stricter control measures.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 11:26

Fishermen to Fight Illegal Fishing
FISHING communities at major lakes have formed an association to fight illegal fishing methods and ensure sound fishing practices.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 08:43

Namibian Invention Can Save Lives At Sea
Sea tragedies in the fishing industry that have claimed so many Namibian lives in the recent past inspired a Namibian entrepreneur to invent a product that to date has been patented and received worldwide international recognition.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 12:08

Senegal: Country And France in Legal Battle Over Ferry Disaster
As many Senegalese have been doing for the past six years now, Mrs Mame Madior Boye who was the Prime Minister in 2002 vividly remembers a day in September that year, marked by some as the "darkest nightmare" in the nation's recent history.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 10:09

Kenya: 38 Fishermen Rescued After Ship Hits Rock
Thirty eight fishermen have been rescued after their ship was damaged in a freak accident near Lamu Island.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 09:29

Nigeria: Mapping of Coastline Nears Completion
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has said that the ongoing Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) mapping project around the coastline bordering the country's oil-rich Niger Delta has reached 85 percent completion stage.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 10:52

Somalia: Pirates Demand $35 Million Ransom for Weapons Ship
A gang of pirates who hijacked a Ukrainian-flagged ship loaded with an assortment of weapons on Friday demanded a staggering US$35 million payment for its release.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 09:51

Kenya: Pupils' Bodies Retrieved From River Tana
The bodies of four pupils who drowned were recovered from River Tana in Garissa District on Friday.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Sep-2008 10:39

18 Feared Dead After Lake Albert Boat Accident
At least 18 people are feared dead after their boat capsized on Lake Albert on Wednesday. Police said the boat, which was in dangerous mechanical condition, capsized due to over loading and over speeding.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 09:44

Ethiopia: Holy Waters Which Need Healing
Arguably, a few Asian countries could claim top place in the list, but all the same, a huge number of Ethiopians, followers of the Coptic Christian faith, take their holy waters more seriously than other people do their doctors when it comes to healing their sicknesses. In fact, for many people in ill health, holy waters are a place of last resort.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 14:28

Ghana: Arab Group Moves to Save Korle Lagoon Project, Others
An Arab multilateral organization, which is funding a lot of development projects in Ghana, has initiated a program to quicken the pace of work on their projects in Ghana.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 11:33

Ghana: Maritime Pollution Bill Underway
Concerned about the environmental hazards on our waterways, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has taken a bold initiative to formulate a Maritime Pollution Bill to address the issue.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 11:33

Uganda: Fishermen to Report Illegal Net Users
To combat the depletion of fish, fisheries departments are involving fishermen on Lake Victoria in self-policing.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 10:06

Uganda: Illegal Fishing Gear Destroyed in Mayuge
At least 142 fake boats and 187 illegal fishing nets worth over Shs400m have been impounded and destroyed by the Beach Management Unit operatives of Kayanja Beach on the shores of Lake Victoria in Mayuge.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 09:39

Nigeria: In Babura, It's One Disaster Too Many
Pesidents of Kofar Arewa of Babura in Jigawa State woke up that Friday morning in August with high expectations. Though they had suffered great material losses as well as psychological trauma earlier in the year when mysterious fires ravaged their homes, the people had good reason to be optimistic.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 13:59

Namibia: Shipwreck Explorers in Race Against Time
Two and a half weeks more - this is the only time a multinational team of archaeologists have left to salvage what they can from the site where the remains of a centuries-old shipwreck emerged from the ocean floor near Oranjemund on April 1.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 13:09

Nigeria: Country 'Exported Shrimps Worth N7.6 Billion in 2006'
Nigeria exported shrimps worth more than 65 million dollars (about N7.6 billion) in 2006, Mr Bamidele Dada, the former Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 12:22

Kenya: Fishermen Protest Over New Policy
The proposed fisheries policy has split the parent ministry and some fishermen on its usefulness in addressing the sector's problems.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 10:30

Uganda: Scientists Artificially Breed Fish
Fisheries researchers have successfully bred three fish species in captivity, which are threatened by extinction in local lakes and rivers.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 10:08

Uganda: Dwindling Fish Stocks in Lake Victoria Worrying
Experts say the fish stocks in Lake Victoria are dwindling. This could have negative implications on the fight against poverty and hunger in the region. It could undermine efforts to achieve the first UN Millennium Development Goal - to eradicate poverty and hunger by 2015.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 09:40

Uganda: 10,000 Illegal Fishing Nets Burnt in Mukono
Over 10,000 illegal fishing nets were burnt at Katosi landing site on Friday in an operation to fight illegal fishing on Lake Victoria.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Sep-2008 08:22

River Suddenly Changes Course
The riparian livelihoods of more than 40,000 people in southeast Kenya are under threat because of the sudden change of course of the Tana River, the longest in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Sep-2008 17:45

Ghana: FON Calls On Minister to Ban Pair-Trawling
The Friends of the Nation (FoN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on the Minister of Fisheries, Mrs. Gladys Asmah, to immediately ban the practice of pair-trawling, by Chinese fishing companies, in the country's waters.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Sep-2008 11:01

Southern Africa: Ministers to Meet Over Zambezi Commission
Water ministers of countries that share the Zambezi River will finally launch a long-standing initiative to promote sustainable utilisation of water resources at a meeting in Tanzania in November 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Sep-2008 16:35

Nigeria: Lake Chad - Renewed Fear Over Shrinking Impact
Lake Chad, located on the North-East corner of Nigeria, is shrinking rapidly, experts say.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Sep-2008 10:52