A description of certain indigenous fishing methods from Southern Dahomey

A survey of certain Dahomean fishing methods showed them to be specifically adapted to the exploitation of floodplains and shallow water lagoons.Several types of fish-parks are described, ranging from small installations thaI funclion as refuge traps, to larger constructions that act as a form of fish culture. Ponds are also dug in the floodplains in order to conserve fish isolated during the dry season. These methods all give high yields and are worthy of consideration for use elsewhere on the African continent.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Welcomme, R.L.
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1971
Subjects:Fisheries,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/35385
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