Why is Fresh water fishing more popular than marine fishing in East Africa?

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kystaff · Answer 1 · 2021-03-18T12:42:20+0000

Reasons why fresh water fishing is more popular than marine fishing in East Africa are;

There are enormous fishing grounds e.g. L. Victoria, L Albert, L. Naivasha, L Tanganyika which are accessible to many people.
Fresh water fish are popular with high demand among the people encouraging more inland fishing.
Fresh water fishing requires simpler methods affordable by majority of fisherman in E. Africa.
Most inland fishing ground are rich in Plankton hence encouraging fish breeding.
High population in some places such a L. Vitoria offers the much need market.
Government support e.g. setting up processing plants ad cooing plants have encouraged more fishing.