The crew of six deliver a single net of chambo, sardine and tiny usipa fish from the boat, just one of 72 vessels that land their catch every day on the beach at Senga Bay.Hundreds of local traders gather each morning and afternoon at Senga only to find that fish populations are falling in Lake Malawi, Africa’s third-largest body of freshwater.
Bordering three countries — Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique — Lake Malawi stretches across more than 29,000 square kilometres with over 1,000 species of fish.“Seven years ago there was lots more fish than today. In 2019 it is different, there’s no fish in the water,” trader Katrina Male, a 40-year-old mother of six, told AFP as she stalked the nets of newly brought in fish seeking the best deal.
Senga community leader John White Said says increasing gale-force winds and torrential rains have made it harder for fishermen on the lake. According to USAID, the number of rainfalls incidents in the aid-dependant country is likely to decrease — but each rainfall will be more intense, leading to droughts and floods.
“I got into fishing 13 years ago because I had no other option, I never went to school. But it has brought me good money,” he said.By sunset, the balls of fishing net lay stretched out on the beach and both buyers and fishermen negotiate prices. “Overfishing is a challenge in Lake Malawi there are efforts on co-management and closed seasons to ensure that the fishery recovers.”
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