Geography & History Notes | KCSE, NECTA, ZIMSEC & GCSE

  Why major fishing grounds of the world are found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere: Most of the coastlines are irregular hence favoring fish breeding. There are large/more landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere than the south. Continental shelves in this region are wide and shallow that favour the growth of planktons. The cool climate experienced in the region favours fishing activities. The regions are washed by many cold oceans currents that favour the existence of planktons/ fish. There are many rivers that pour their water in the oceans thus providing nutrients for planktons Pacific Fishing Grounds This is further divided into North West Pacific Fishing Ground This is the largest fishing ground in the world. It is located off the coast of North-East Asia extending from Barring Sea through the Sea of Okhotsk, the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea up to the East China Sea through the following countries; Japan,China, Malaysia, Indonesia, North & South Korea and ...

  THE FOLLOWING ARE IMPORTANCE OF THE FISHING INDUSTRY Provision of employment opportunities to fishermen hence improving their standards of living. Source of food rich in proteins to the population . Source of foreign exchange through fish exports used for infrastructural development e.g. roads. Promotes economic diversification thereby increasing income flow and reduces dependence on agriculture . Facilitates development of fish processing industries which provide more jobs e.g. Masese and Gomba fisheries. Source of government revenue through taxation used for development of schools and hospitals. Stimulates development of other sectors like poultry through providing feeds e.g. silver fish (Mukene). Facilitates development of infrastructures such as roads , markets and training institutions which leads to provision of social services. Has facilitated growth of towns leading to regional balance e.g. Dar-es-salaam, Kisumu and Bukoba. Promotes tourism through game fishing e.g. at M...

 Here are Problems experienced by fishermen while fishing in Lake Victoria The occurrence of strong winds leads to high waves causing accidental drowning/destruction of fishing vessels and nets. Most fishermen have poor fishing equipment/motor boats engines which are ineffective. This leads to low catch delayed landing Fishermen lack appropriate storage/preservation facilities which causes heavy losses of the catch/low catch. Presence of floating vegetation /water hyacinth which entangle and tear the fishing nets which is a loss to the fishermen Parts of the lake shores are swampy/marshy which makes the landing of the catch difficult. Insecurity/theft of fish and fishing equipment discourages the fishermen. 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 TRANSPO...

  Livestock is an integral part of the biotic structure of the ecosystem playing an important role in the economy and environment . The poorest people in the world live in rural areas of tropical developing and sub-tropical countries. Most keep cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, camels, and poultry (chickens and ducks) and are among the most important assets of the poor as well as the mainstays of their farming. In some communities, there is the inclusion of micro livestock of rabbits, turkeys, and guinea fowls. Globally, livestock contributes to the livelihoods of approximately 70% of the world’s poor. In Africa livestock are vital for poor households, and must be a key part of meeting the MDGs targets by 2015. Livestock in Africa is critical as: The most important sources of cash income for poor households. They also provide meat and milk while poultry provide eggs readily available in small amounts that can meet demands of a family without the need for a cold chain. ...

  PROBLEMS FACING FISHING IN EAST AFRICA Limited capital to modernize the fishing industry. Most of the fishing grounds like Lake Albert and Turkana are in remote areas that are inaccessible. Limited market for fish due to low income or cultural norms e.g. among the Bahima. Limited fish species of commercial value which reduces international demand. Overfishing and indiscriminate fishing through the use of beach seining method which leads to catching of young fish. Excessive high temperature creates preservation difficulties. Political instability especially in Uganda which has scared away foreign investors. The threat of crocodiles especially on Lake Kyoga which scare away fishermen. Poor transport network linking to fishing grounds which leads to delays in delivery. Water hyacinth especially on Lake Victoria and Kyoga chokes fish to death. Competition with other fish producing countries like Norway, Japan leads to an inadequate market. Undesirable fishing methods like fish po...