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Ornamental fish export trade in Malawi
Amulike V Msukwa1,2, Ian G Cowx2, Jonathan P Harvey2
1Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bunda College, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Journal of Fish Biology
|November 17, 2021
Summary
This study examines Malawi
Area of Science:
- Fisheries Science
- Aquatic Ecology
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- The ornamental fish export trade in Malawi, particularly from Lake Malawi, presents potential ecological impacts.
- Understanding the dynamics of this trade is crucial for sustainable resource management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the ornamental fish export trade in Malawi.
- To assess the impacts on exploited fish populations in Lake Malawi.
- To propose management measures for the ornamental fishery.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Department of Fisheries records (1998-2019).
- Semi-structured interviews with ornamental fish exporters.
- Examination of capture processes, export volumes, values, destinations, and species composition.
Main Results:
- Detailed data on capture locations, exporter numbers, export volumes and values (US$ equivalent at 2020 prices).
- Identified temporal shifts in fish collection areas.
- Cataloged exported species and their conservation status.
Conclusions:
- The study provides critical insights into the ornamental fishery of Malawi.
- Recommendations are proposed for the sustainable management of this valuable resource.
- Findings offer transferable strategies for global ornamental fisheries management.
