Fish processing on Lake Victoria in Kenya generates tons of waste that harms the environment and leads to oxygen depletion and algal blooms that threaten native aquatic species. Science interns at the ...

Some years back, fish was an everyday delicacy during lunch or dinner for those who grew up in Nyanza thanks to their proximity to Lake Victoria. Not anymore. Most families are increasingly finding ...

Mwanza. The East African Community (EAC) has launched its 2025 report on the state of the Lake Victoria Basin — the first of its kind — featuring nine chapters that provide an in-depth assessment of ...

KISUMU, Kenya — The blue waters of Lake Victoria in Kenya’s third-largest city stretch as far as the eyes can see. Fishing boats row in and out of the port, as buyers, especially women, line up to ...

Around the islands inside Lake Victoria, Tanzania, two new species of fish are on the hunt for snails. Omar via Unsplash In Lake Victoria, the largest tropical lake in the world, rocky outcrops ...

Some weeks ago, I was browsing the fish counter at Whole Foods when my eye was caught by the legend: “Lake Victoria Perch.” It caught my eye because I, like many, am a sucker for that kind of ...

Illegal fishing is a global challenge. By ignoring legislation, using illegal gear or selling undersized fish, 26 million tons of seafood, estimated at USD$23 billion, is extracted from the oceans ...

As soon as a boat lands on the shores of Lake Victoria in Kasensero, Uganda, the town’s fishmongers are leaping over the gunwales with fists full of cash. They grab the meatiest catches first and slap ...