Steps being taken to sustainably utilize the fisheries resources in Uganda

These include

• The ministry of agriculture is carrying out restacking of L. Victoria, Kyoga etc. to increase the quantity of fish.
• There is law enforcing against evila fishing practices such as fish poisoning
• Water hyacinth control is being carried out to promote easy access of fishing sites
• There is seawage tretment at Bugolobi to minimize water pollution which is harmful to fish.
• Education of fishermen against poor fishing habits, use of protective gear etc.
• Construction and rehabilitation of roads to ensure quick access to the fishing grounds of L. Victoria, L. Kyoga etc.
• Regular patrons to guard against poor fishing methods
• Provision of loans to the fishing industry
• Research and development into alterative sources of fish such as fish ponds.
• Provision skilled man power in the fishing industries from institution of learning such as Makerere University.
• Privatization and construction fish processing plants to provide market for fish
• Use fish and fish products in Livestock provide alternative use and hence expand fish market
• Improvement in technology such as use of motor boats, and modern fishing methods such as trawlers.