Millions could face untold disaster as fish stocks decline in Uganda

Millions could face untold disaster as fish stocks decline in Uganda

Uganda 29 July 2008 -

Source: ICSF
Up to 1.5 million people in Uganda who live off fishing as an economic activity face a real threat to their livelihoods as fish stocks continue to plummet to dangerous levels. Despite being the number two export-earning commodity for Uganda after coffee, fish stocks according to recent reports are projected to drop in value to $80 million this year from its peak of $148 million in 2005.

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