Fish Diversity and Abundance of Lake Tanganyika : Comparison between Protected Area (Mahale Mountains National Park) and Unprotected Areas
Joint Authors
Chande, Abdillahi I.
Assam, Julius M.
Sweke, Emmanuel A.
Matsuishi, Takashi
Source
International Journal of Biodiversity
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
High biodiversity is the most remarkable characteristic of Lake Tanganyika including vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants.
A few protected areas have been created along the lake to protect its biodiversity.
However, limited studies have been carried out to ascertain their effectiveness.
The current study aimed at assessing and comparing fish diversity and abundance of Lake Tanganyika in a protected area (Mahale Mountains National Park (MMNP)) and unprotected areas surrounding it.
The data were collected in the near shore zone at 5 m and 10 m depths using stationary visual census (SVC) technique.
The protected area recorded higher fish richness and abundance than unprotected areas (P<0.05).
It was concluded that the protected area is effective in conserving the fish diversity and abundance of the lake.
However, more studies should be carried out regularly to explore the efficacy of the protected area in conservation of aquatic biodiversity and abundance.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sweke, Emmanuel A.& Assam, Julius M.& Matsuishi, Takashi& Chande, Abdillahi I.. 2013. Fish Diversity and Abundance of Lake Tanganyika : Comparison between Protected Area (Mahale Mountains National Park) and Unprotected Areas. International Journal of Biodiversity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sweke, Emmanuel A.…[et al.]. Fish Diversity and Abundance of Lake Tanganyika : Comparison between Protected Area (Mahale Mountains National Park) and Unprotected Areas. International Journal of Biodiversity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sweke, Emmanuel A.& Assam, Julius M.& Matsuishi, Takashi& Chande, Abdillahi I.. Fish Diversity and Abundance of Lake Tanganyika : Comparison between Protected Area (Mahale Mountains National Park) and Unprotected Areas. International Journal of Biodiversity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458985
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458985