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7 WAYS OF CONSERVING THE FISHERIES

  The following are ways in which the Kenyan government should conserve fisheries: Licensing fishermen to control their number thus preventing overfishing Restricting fishing to specific seasons to allow breeding and maturing of fish Enforcing international conventions to protect endangered fish species Restocking of overfished waters by breeding fingerlings in the fish farms and releasing them to fisheries Use of standard-sized nets to ensure that only mature fish are caught Restricting the disposal of untreated wastes into fisheries to avoid pollution Monitoring or discouraging the entry of foreign fishermen off the Indian Ocean water RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STATEMENT SCALE 10 ADVANTAGES OF OIL PRODUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 7 DISADVANTAGES OF AIR TRANSPORT 10 PROBLEMS FACING COFFEE FARMING IN KENYA IMPACTS OF POVERTY ON ENVIRONMENT 1...

SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS FACING FISHING INDUSTRY IN EAST AFRICA

  Formation of Ministry of fisheries to control fishing activities in the country. Formation of fishing cooperatives for advice, loans, and easy marketing. Educating the public about the value of the fish as a source of proteins and vitamins to increase its market. Removal of the water hyacinth by using chemicals to provide enough oxygen for the fish. There is construction and rehabilitation of road networks linking to fish grounds to improve fish deliveries. Treatment of sewage and industrial wastes to reduce water pollution. Setting strict laws prohibiting illegal fishing methods like poisoning and indiscriminate nets to protect the young fish. Introduction of modern fish preservation methods like freezing and canning by extending power to rural areas. Regular police patrols to reduce theft on water bodies. Introduction of commercial and high-value fish species e.g. Nile Perch which have a large market. Increased importation of fishing facilities such as motorboats and motor eng...