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Ethiopian stamps highlighting Labeobarbus spp.
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Conserving Fish in Lake Tana and Abay Basin, Ethiopia

Grantee Name: Addis Ababa University

Hotspot
Eastern Afromontane
Location
Ethiopia
Amount
$180,065
Dates
Dec 2013 – Jun 2018
Keywords
Capacity building, Fisheries, Freshwater

Document the aquatic biodiversity and the potential threats in Lake Tana and Abay Basin, Ethiopia, and suggest mitigation measures. Fill gaps in scientific study of the lake by studying the area's fish stock, enhancing alternative fisheries and raising awareness about the threats. Develop an outcomes plan that will include plans for co-management and alternative livelihood trainings and practices in collaboration with a network of NGOs and community-based organizations.

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