Fishing is the activity of harvesting fish from water
An area where fishing is done is called a Fishing Ground.
There are two
Types of Fishing Grounds
Inland fishing ground
Involves fresh lakes, rivers, dams, fishponds and swamps.
Types of fish caught are Tilapia, Trout, Nile Perch, Dagaa/ Omena, Catfish, Black bass, Salmon
Marine Fishing Ground
Where fish is harvested from sea or ocean.
The fish caught are; Parrot fish, Mullet, King fish, Tuna, Lobsters, Oysters, Crabs, Pawns-
Fishing methods used in marine fishing include.
a) Purse Seining
Is the use of the us of bag like nets that are spread on a lake assisted to float using weight in water
b) Trawling
It is a method of marine fishing where fishing net is pulled by a boat to catch large amount of fish
c) Long Lining
Long lining - it is a method where long lines with hooks containing baits are tied on a boat or a ship
The lines are thrown in the water to attract fish
d) Net Drifting/ Gill net
Drifting method – is a method where nets called drift nets are hanged vertically in water to trap fish.
Challenges facing fishing in Eastern Africa
Oil spillage in the sea.
Lack of adequate facilities such as fishing and storage facilities.
Use of harmful chemicals.
Lack of adequate capital.
Pollution of rivers and lakes resulting into death of fish.
Overfishing in some fishing grounds.
Lack of good fishing techniques
Poor fish storage
Demand for a particular type of fish
Destruction of corals along the coast
Lack of efficient means of transport
Outbreak of water borne diseases that may led to closure of fishing beaches
Government policies
Over taxation by the government
Inadequate fishing skills
Solutions to challenges facing fish farming in Eastern Africa
Allocating and sourcing for funds
Protecting fishing grounds from foreign vessels.
Provision of proper storage and preservation method.
Educating people on safe fishing method.
Protecting coral reefs from destructions.
Developing rules and regulations to guide the fishing industries
Improve good transport networks for easy transport of fish to the market
Government should loosentight rules and regulations guidingfishing farming
METHODS OF FISH PRESERVATION
Refrigeration
Sun drying
Canning
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