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Spatial patterns and environmental risks of ringnet fishing along the Kenyan coast

Authors :
Gladys M. Okemwa
N Wambiji
H Mwamlavya
S Pérez-Jorge
Arthur Omondi Tuda
Pascal Thoya
Joseph Maina
Source :
African Journal of Marine Science. 42:23-33
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
National Inquiry Services Center (NISC), 2020.

Abstract

Ringnet fishing began in the early 20th century and is practised worldwide, mainly to target nearshore pelagic species. The method was introduced to Kenya’s coastal waters by migrant fishers from T...

Details

ISSN :
18142338 and 1814232X
Volume :
42
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
African Journal of Marine Science
Accession number :
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