Browsing Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management by Title
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Ecology and Management of Lake Naivasha, Kenya, in Relation to Climatic Change, Alien Species' Introductions, and Agricultural Development
(Environmental Conservation; Cambridge Journals, 1990)Lake Naivasha is an important freshwater resource for Kenya's foreign-currency-earning agriculture and tourism, and for water-supply. It has always experienced extensive water-level fluctuations as a consequence of irregular ... -
Economic Gain versus Ecological Damage from the Introduction of Non-native Freshwater Fish: Case Studies from Kenya
(2008)Non-native freshwater fish species that have been introduced to the inland waters of Kenya are listed and the consequences of stocking such fish are reviewed. Original species composition and lake ecosystem function can ... -
Effect of Social and Economic Drivers on Success of Small Scale Fish farming in Western Kenya
(Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization, 2016)Aquaculture in Kenya provides important livelihood opportunities for the rural poor by improving the local economy as well as supplementing protein sources. Despite being one of the areas with highest aquaculture potential ... -
Fish Growth Performance at High Altitude Environment at Karatina University, Kenya
(Global Journal of Advanced Research, 2018-10)This report entails the findings of fish growth performance project that targeted high altitude environment. One such environment is Karatina university fish ponds in Kenya. Fingerlings of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), ... -
Growth, Survival and Nutrient Utilization of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) using Cyanophyceae (Arthrospira fusiformis) as Replacement of Fishmeal Based Diets
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2014-08)Suitability of using cynaophyceae (Arthrospira fusiformis) to replace fishmeal (Caridina nilotica) as a main protein source in the diet of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was investigated at a ratios of: 25%, 50%, 75% ... -
Habitat degradation and subsequent fishery collapse in Lakes Naivasha and Baringo, Kenya
(2004)Lakes Naivasha and Baringo in the eastern Rift Valley of Kenya are shallow, freshwater lakes that are subject to major fluctuations in water level and suffer from habitat degradation as a consequence of riparian activity. ... -
Haematological Response of Rastrineobola argentea Exposed To Subchronic Doses of Inorganic Cadmium (Cd), Methylmercury and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) via Dietary Exposure Pathway
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2012)Haematological indices provide information on various aspects of fish health when exposed to environmental contaminants. We evaluated the effects of cadmium, methyl mercury (MeHg), and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) on the ... -
Impact of aquaculture development on water quality of fish ponds in gatundu North and south sub-counties, Kenya
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies, 2019-06)Aquaculture development in Kenya has increased in the recent past due to Government support, however, information on its influence on water quality is scanty. This study looked at the influence of fish culture on water ... -
Increase in popularity of flavoured tea: The case of Kenyan tea industries
(2015)The aim of the study was to explore the increase in popularity of flavoured tea brands as well as to investigate their marketing effects vis-à-vis non-flavoured brands. Tea is one of the most popular beverages consumed ... -
Influences of land use/cover on water quality in the upper and middle reaches of River Njoro, Kenya
(Lakes & Reservoirs: Research and management, 2007-06)Data from 10 sampling sites along the River Njoro are used to examine the contribution of nutrients from upstream land uses draining each of the sampling sites. The data also are used to assess whether both the proportion ... -
Influences of land use/cover on water quality in the upper and middle reaches of River Njoro, Kenya
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The introduced species fishery of Lake Naivasha, Kenya: ecological impact vs socio‐economic benefits
(FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY, 2015-08)Lake Naivasha is a shallow, freshwater lake in the eastern Rift Valley of Kenya. Its fish community now comprises only introduced species. Oreochromis spirulus niger was stocked in 1925 as a forage fish for the largemouth ... -
Macroinvertebrate assemblages along a land-use gradient in the upper River Njoro watershed of Lake Nakuru drainage basin, Kenya
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Macroinvertebrate assemblages as biological indicators of water quality in the Moiben River, Kenya
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My experience in the tea sector
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Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide concentrations in water, sediment, and selected organisms in Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
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Recent changes in fish communities of the equatorial Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(International Journal of Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2013-04)Changes in fish species composition and abundance in Lake Naivasha were investigated monthly for a period of 12 months. Data were obtained both from experimental surveys as well as commercial fish landings. The structure ... -
Remote Sensing Applications for Sustainable Aquaculture in Africa
(IEEE, 2007)The authors review the current state of the science with respect to remote sensing applications for aquaculture, including site location, aquaculture facility mapping, market proximity analysis and associated roadway ...