Between 2020 and 2024, fish production in Lake Tanganyika, the world's longest freshwater lake, has dramatically dropped by nearly 20%. This downturn has raised concerns among local communities in Tanzania and neighboring countries, who depend on fish for their livelihoods. Fisherman Dunia Omari Kiswabe shared his struggles, as his daily catch dwindled to just 10 buckets from a former average of 50. His experience underscores the broader challenges faced by small-scale fishers in the region, deeply intertwined with the lake’s ecological health and local economies.
Dunia Omari Kiswabe, 54, describes the drastic decline in fish catch, stating, 'I used to get maybe 50 buckets a day; fishing has always been difficult for us, but it's been getting harder.'
The drop in fish production, nearly 20 percent between 2020 and 2024, critically impacts local communities reliant on Lake Tanganyika for their livelihoods.
Local fishermen like Kiswabe lament over the changing conditions, noting their catches have shrunk to as low as 10 buckets, contrasting sharply with previous yields.
As dawn breaks over Lake Tanganyika, the daily activities of fishermen and traders highlight the lake's significance to the economy and life of surrounding communities.
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