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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021

Harmful Algal Blooms in Aquaculture Systems in Ngerengere Catchment, Morogoro, Tanzania: Stakeholder's Experiences and Perception.

Offoro Neema Kimambo, Jabulani Ray Gumbo, Hector Chikoore, Titus Alfred Makudali Msagati

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Offoro Neema KimamboDepartment of Geography & Environmental Studies, Solomon Mahlangu College of Science & Education, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro 67115, Tanzania.
Jabulani Ray GumboDepartment of Hydrology and Water Resources, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou 0950, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0001-8967-3858
Hector ChikooreUnit for Environmental Science and Management, North-West University, Vanserdbijlpark 1900, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-2625-8881
Titus Alfred Makudali MsagatiCollege of Science, Engineering & Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-9621-5051
North-West University · ZASokoine University of Agriculture · TZUniversity of South Africa · ZAUniversity of Venda · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aquaculture sector has experienced fast growth as a result of livelihood diversification initiatives among small-scale farmers in Tanzania. Regrettably, the dynamics of harmful algal blooms (HABs) have been overlooked despite the noticeable forcing of climate variability, the interaction between social-economic activities, and domestic water supply reservoirs. This study aimed at surveying the occurrence, experiences, and perceptions of HABs in aquaculture systems from stakeholders in the Ngerengere catchment, Morogoro, Tanzania. A cross-sectional survey focus group discussion (FDG), key informant interviews, and anecdotal observation were adopted. A convenient and purposive sample population was drawn from pond owners, registered water users, and government officials in the catchment. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and constant comparison were performed. Most respondents (95%) were able to recognize the image of blooms displayed. Approximately 70% of the respondents agreed that water quality has deteriorated over time, and blooms occur during the dry season. Further, 60% of the respondents agreed that water pollution is a serious problem attributed to sources other than industrial discharge. There was no consensus regarding the health impacts associated with HABs. Raising awareness on HABs is of paramount importance as it will provide the basis for the development of HABs management framework and health risk assessment.

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EcosystemHarmful Algal BloomAquacultureCross-Sectional StudiesPerceptionTanzaniaaquaculture systemscyanobacteriaharmful algal bloomsMorogoroNgerengere catchmentstakeholder perceptionswater pollutions

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