Human Activities And Conservation Of Alestes Baremoze Species In Albert Nile, Uganda
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2023
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Gulu University
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The study was carried out between March- May 2022 in Albert Nile on human activities and the conservation of Alestes baremoze (A. baremoze) locally known as the Angara which is one of the highly prized fish species in Uganda. The study was conducted because it was found out that. A. baremoze is one of the most disturbed and highly threatened fish species by human activities on Albert Nile. The objective of the study was to determine measures to minimize the impacts of human activities on Alestes baremoze species on Albert Nile, in Uganda. Qualitative and quantitative designs were used to determine human impacts on Alestes baremoze on Albert Nile. Respondents were, selected using simple random method. Data was collected using questionnaires and key informant interviews. Chi square test was used to compare variables. It was found out that youth contributed to the destruction of Alestes baremoze significantly (P:'. S0.013) and men (78%) were mote actively involved in fishing than women on Albert Nile. Based on the findings, it is recommended that Alestes baremoze should be included among fish species that are regulated by the Ugandan law since it is facing a serious threat of depletion. There should be affirmative action taken to involve youth fishermen in the conservation of fisheries resources.