Aquaculture and its conservation potential of critically endangered Jipe Tilapia (Oreochromis jipe) in Lake Jipe

• Main Authors: Paul S Orina (Author), Sheban Hinzano (Author), Domitila Kyule (Author), Abwao Jacob (Author), Cecilia M Githukia (Author), Tonny Orina (Author), Mercy Chepkirui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Annals of Marine Science - Peertechz Publications, 2023-07-13.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Tilapia jipe (Oreochromis jipe) is listed as a critically endangered Cichlidae endemic to fast-shrinking Lake Jipe. Climate change and anthropogenic activities have significantly impacted the lakes' ecology and species' genetic integrity. Four months of Jipe tilapia culture growth...