Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo

Freshwater fish scarcity drives aquaculture in the Republic of Congo

More than a dozen rivers, including the Tchinouka, run through Pointe-Noire. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable because of pollution and other challenges.

Fish Scarcity Drives Aquaculture Boom in Congo

Pointe-Noire, the economic capital of the Republic of Congo, is home to more than a dozen rivers including the Tchinouka. But despite their potential as sources of freshwater fish, many are unusable due to pollution. With marine and freshwater fish increasingly scarce — partly due to overfishing — fish farming is emerging as a possible […]