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Reduce fishing in Lake Victoria to avert crisis say experts   add a comment about this item

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December 2009

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In a report published this month by the World Bank, experts have called for a 40% reduction in fishing activities in Africa’s Lake Victoria to combat current unsustainable levels. Fisheries scientists estimate that poor management cost the economy $44 million in 2006 alone.

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OVERFISHING; MANAGEMENT

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AFRICA

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Freshwater Fisheries [41394]; Responsible fisheries [82736]