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Sustainable Cage Fish Farming Learning & Community Exchange

Aquaculture, particularly cage fish farming, is increasingly important for food security and livelihoods around Lake Victoria. However, if poorly managed, cage farming can contribute to water pollution, habitat degradation, and conflicts over lake resources. This project focuses on learning, exchange, and awareness around sustainable cage fish farming practices that balance fish production with ecosystem health

What we did
  • Engaged with local cage fish farmers to understand current practices and challenges
  • Conducted learning and exchange visits focused on environmentally responsible cage farming
  • Shared knowledge on best practices for stocking density, feed use, and waste management
  • Linked sustainable aquaculture practices to broader lake conservation and fisheries management goals
Outcomes & impact
  • Increased awareness among fish farmers of environmentally sustainable cage farming practices
  • Strengthened dialogue between farmers and conservation practitioners on lake health
  • Improved understanding of potential ecological impacts of cage farming and how to reduce them
  • Supported knowledge exchange to promote responsible aquaculture as a livelihood option
Why it matters

  Sustainable cage fish farming can contribute   significantly to food security and incomes while reducing pressure on wild fish stocks—if managed responsibly. By promoting learning and dialogue around best practices, this project supports aquaculture systems that protect water quality, reduce ecological risks, and contribute to  the long-term sustainability of Lake Victoria’s fisheries