5-Year Strategic Vision for Research in the Marine, Coastal and Inland Waters of Kenya 2000-2005.
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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research InstituteDate
2000
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The goal of the Marine and Coastal Waters Division Fisheries Research Programme is to assess the stocks of fish in our marine and coastal waters as well as understand their dynamics and the interactions with the environment and the humans. Marine Fisheries Programme will undertake key issue driven research projects focusing on (1) the assessment of Malindi-Ungwana Bay fishery (2), fisheries resource evaluation and management, (3) the assessment of the Shimoni Vanga fisheries, (4) the collection of fish landing statistics and (5) understanding the biology of key commercial and non-conventional fisheries. Aquaculture Research Programme in the Marine and Coastal Waters Division is one of the central research programmes in the Institute. The programme will undertake research focusing on (1) the introduction of tilapia, catfish and crab culture to coastal communities, (2) establishment ofpilot community based aquaculture, (3) development of seed and fry production capability, (4) aquaculture nutrition, (5) stock enhancement and biodiversity restoration, (6) genetic manipulation and selective breeding of fish and (7) fish disease management. Marine and Coastal Waters Research Division Environment and Ecology Research Programme focuses mainly on research that will facilitate sustainable use and protection of marine and coastal resources particularly fisheries, mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass beds. The need to protect critical habitats and maintain water quality is a priority if fisheries in coastal and marine waters are to be sustained on long-term basis. The Marine and Coastal Waters Research Division Natural Products Research Programme focuses on the extraction of products from aquatic plants and animals for use in various industries. The programme will focus on the (1) chitin and chitosan development, (2) screening of the selected fauna and flora for bioactive compounds, (3) development of duckweed for aquaculture and (4) quality assurance for fish and fish products. The Socio-Economics Research Programme has formulated a strategy that focuses on the (1) evaluation of the performance of the fisheries sector, (2) establishment ofthe relationship between marine and coastal resources and the rising human pressures and (3) coastal and marine natural resources valuation.Pages
124pp.Publisher or University
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research InstituteCollections