Africa’s freshwater fish under threat as stocks decline
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The next decade, scientists say, will determine whether Africa’s inland waters can be restored — or whether more species will be lost forever.
Breakdown
- Over a quarter of Africa's freshwater fish species are at risk of extinction, according to a WWF report. 6s
- Fish catches in Lake Victoria have dropped sharply, impacting local traders. 14s
- Invasive species, pollution, and overfishing are identified as main causes of the decline. 51s
- More than 200 fish species have already been lost in Lake Victoria. 1m 1s
- WWF urges African governments to adopt an emergency recovery plan for freshwater ecosystems. 1m 55s