Tanga institute embarks on ‘best fish species’ research

What you need to know:

  • The Pangani based Mariculture substation of the Institute of Marine Sciences is currently conducting several researches that would enable the establishment of a sustainable program for breeding improved fish stocks including tilapia and kolekole (bigeye trevally or Caranx sexfasciatus).
  • According to Manager of the substation, Dr. Margreth Kwelyelyanga, the center now has samples of tilapia from various sources in the country.