Nile Perch
Africa, inland waters (FAO 1)
Gillnets, Pelagic longlines
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The Nile perch stockStock:
The fish of a particular species reproducing in the same area in the same period. is at a sustainableSustainable:
Meeting the needs of current generations without compromising opportunities for future generations. This also allows future generations to benefit from the same needs. level. The population is steadily increasing and is currently recovering after a period of significant overfishing.
Pelagic longlinesLonglines (drifting):
A fishing method whereby a long main line (40-100 km long) with transverse lines with hooks with bait is expanded. The line floats on buoys in the water column. and gillnetsGillnets:
A fishing technique whereby passing fish get caught in the meshes with their gills. The net stands vertically on the bottom or hangs on buoys in the water column. The by-catch of species such as porpoises and dolphins is a problem related to gillnets. are not expected to have contact with the lake bottom. By using a larger meshMesh size:
Feature of a trawl: the distance between two wires in a triangle-shaped mesh. The mesh-size determines the size of fish caught in the net. size in the gillnet fishery, bycatchBycatch:
Species caught next to species targeted for fishery. By-catches can consist of non-commercial species and species that are too small, and can be kept (this part is sometimes called by-product) or thrown back into the sea (discards). is also reduced. Mandatory training also takes place under the NaturlandNaturland certification:
The German Naturland is an association of organic farmers who develop standards for organic agriculture and sustainable fishing. Their standards take ecological, social and economic factors into account. certificate, designed to educate fishermen about sustainable fishing practices. So far, this has had a positive effect, with little impact on the ecosystem. This certification also prohibits the use of native cichlids as live bait.
Fishing gear and catches are well controlled under the NaturlandNaturland certification:
The German Naturland is an association of organic farmers who develop standards for organic agriculture and sustainable fishing. Their standards take ecological, social and economic factors into account. certificate and managementManagement:
The regulations surrounding fisheries and aquaculture that ensure that production is carried out within legal frameworks and that sustainability can be assured. appears effective. Management of this species is largely effective.