Bio-economic modeling of fishing activities in Kenya: the case of Lake Naivasha Ramsar site

What is it about?

The study was to explore efforts, costs and optimum levels of fishery exploitation in Lake Naivasha. The study relied on fish landings and fishing effort statistics recorded between 1980 and 2017 by Fisheries Department. Data was analyzed using Gordon Schaefer’s model and excel operating software. A regression model was run to develop graphs that explained the relationship between total costs, total revenues, harvests and number of boats. Consequent to the main aim, the study sought to determine the total costs of fishing along with revenues generated. Findings show an increase in number of operational boats from twenty-six (26) in 1980 to fifty boats (50) in 2013.

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Why is it important?

The paper informs decisions on resource economics and management of fishing activities in Lake Naivasha, Kenya.

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