Inland Fisheries

ROLE OF FISHERY TECHNOLOGY IN MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERIES IN AFRICA. CIFA TECHNICAL PAPER No. 6.

Managing inland fisheries
01/01/1979

This paper reviews the direct and indirect means whereby fish is caught (fishing gear, boats, etc.) as well as fishing tactics and strategies in the types of environment characteristics of inland waters in Africa.

The role and influence of technology are brought out by the study of the most suitable gear and boats in each case.

The paper pays special attention to methods for transferring the most effective technology to improve fishermen's work and income while conserving natural resources.