2023, Vol. 3, Issue 2, Part A
Review on the current status of fish production and consumption in Ethiopia
Author(s): Demelash Kefale and Addisu Genetu
Abstract: Africa's greatest population of livestock is found in Ethiopia. Over 51,500 tons of fish may be produced annually by the livestock industry, which also contributes over 49% of the agricultural GDP and 80% of all jobs. The purpose of this paper is to examine Ethiopia's present level of fish production. and to examine Ethiopia's present consumption patterns Ethiopia's system of producing fish is founded on the idea of unrestricted access to resources, which are defined by a variety of fishing gear. Gillnets, beach seines, long lines, hook-and-line, and cast nets are examples of fishing gear technology that is frequently used in Ethiopian fisheries. Fish is one of the recognized aquatic species used as food by humans, and its consumption is on the rise. The protein content of aquatic animals ranges from 17 to 29%, and their amino acid profile is comparable to that of land animal flesh. Fisheries are severely hampered by the fact that main pollutants affecting Ethiopian water bodies and their fish are said to originate from the sewage of factories and agriculture. Fish production is impacted by the textile and mineral extraction sectors.
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Demelash Kefale, Addisu Genetu. Review on the current status of fish production and consumption in Ethiopia. Zool Entomol Lett 2023;3(2):55-58.
