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Give three factors that favour fishing in Lake Victoria.

      

Give three factors that favour fishing in Lake Victoria.

  

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gideon
Shallow water for growth of plankton as fish food attract many species.
It has several sheltered beaches which offer good landing sites for fishing boasts.
A large market for fish from the large population around the lake who have a traditional
fish eating culture.
The lake has many fresh water fish species which are preferred by many people e.g.
Tilapia.
Improved transport network from the lake to market areas help in transportation and
marketing of raw fish.
Fish processing facilities ensures fish preservation and marketing which encourage
fishermen.

OR

List the factors which have favored fishing in L.Victoria

1. Shallow waters which allow plankton to thrive in abundance.

2. Several beaches and highlands within the lake which provide good landing sites for fish boats e.g. Asembo and Mbita.

3. Large and ready market within major towns because of dense population e.g. Kampala, Kisumu and Mwanza.

4. Presence of a variety of species which are of economic value.

5. Presence of fish eating culture as it is a traditional diet of the people around.

6. Fishermen have formed co-operatives which help them in marketing of fish.
gideon1 answered the question on September 29, 2017 at 17:25

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