Abstract:
Fish are popular sources of protein and white-meat in many parts of Eastern Africa.
However, the gap between supply and demand for fish is widening. Almost all natural
fish stocks in the region, as elsewhere in the world have been over-exploited yet human
populations and hence demand, continue to increase.
The best option for producing more fish in Eastern Africa is fish farming. This leaflet explains how you can make a living from fish farming, focusing on rearing tilapia