Mandate
Research, management and extension working together.
The Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute’s mandate connects scientific investigation with sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development. The purpose is to improve understanding of aquatic resources and support their responsible use while recognising the needs of communities dependent on the fishery.
Research: Generate Reliable Knowledge
Research investigates fish populations, freshwater biodiversity, water quality and ecosystem change. It also examines fishing livelihoods and value chains, because management decisions affect people as well as aquatic organisms. Monitoring, surveys and analysis help identify patterns, assess competing explanations and inform practical responses.
Resource Management: Inform Responsible Decisions
Scientific evidence supports conservation planning, management frameworks and assessment of resource-use pressures. This includes interpreting catch and effort information, contributing to management plans and explaining the ecological basis for sustainable fisheries measures.