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Reasons marine fishing less developed in East Africa are;Inadequate capital to purchase the required equipmentSmall market for the marine fish due to sparse population along the coast.There is stiff competition from foreign fishermen.Warm water/tropical location discouraged fish breeding.Narrow continental shelf at the coast resulting to low plankton growthUse of small boats/poor technology discouraged deep sea fishing.
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.
Fish species found in the North East pacific fishing ground are;HakeAlaska pollockSalmonTunaSardineHerringHalibut
Major deserts found in Africa are;SaharaKalahariNamib
Examples of gap towns in East Africa are;Voi in KenyaMoshi/Tabora in TanzaniaHoima in Uganda