#LakeTanganyika

[vickyjr]

Chilling by the shores of Lake Tanganyika, the deepest lake in Africa. Unlike lake Kivu, lake Tanganyika has dangerous animals like #crocodiles and #hippopotamus. . #laketanganyika #bujumbura https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMhMXjIDCvoiL3Ndv0rcLoKPlRSZ8TGtvHtRA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Lake Tanganyika – Everything You Need to Know

Lake Tanganyika is in top ranks among the largest lakes in Africa. The lake only comes second to Lake Baikal when it comes to age, size in terms of volume and depth. It takes the crown for being the longest of the world’s freshwater lakes. The lake transverses four..

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[ladyeckland28]

### Gustav: The Notorious Crocodile of Burundi

Gustav is not just any crocodile; he is a legend in the waters of Burundi. Known for his sheer size and elusive nature, Gustav has become a subject of fascination and fear. Estimated to be over 20 feet long and weighing around a ton, this Nile crocodile is one of the largest ever recorded.

First identified in the 1980s, Gustav has been attributed to the deaths of hundreds of humans. His territory spans the banks of the Ruzizi River and the northern shores of Lake Tanganyika. Unlike most crocodiles, who hunt for survival, Gustav’s killings appear to be more frequent and less about feeding, leading some to speculate about a more sinister nature.

Efforts to capture Gustav have been extensive yet ultimately unsuccessful. Several documentaries and research expeditions have tried to track him, but his elusive behavior makes him a master of evasion. The crocodile even survived gunshot wounds, which only adds to his mythic status.

Despite his fearsome reputation, Gustav has also become a symbol of the wild. His survival against the odds captivates both scientists and the public. Conservationists argue that he represents the importance of preserving our natural world, even the parts of it that frighten us.

Gustav's story is a compelling blend of nature’s raw power and the mysteries that still lurk in the wild. He serves as a reminder that even in our modern age, there are creatures that remain untamed and enigmatic.

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[mulumba]

A throwback: #mpulungu #zambia #laketanganyika #africa #throughmylens https://www.instagram.com/p/CNemBzxlmTd/?igshid=1ahfrp3cd0ssb

[naturalsciencesbelgium]

East Congolese Fishermen Denounce Lack of Safety on Lake Tanganyika

Fishermen on Lake Tanganyika in DR Congo experience a lack of safety and demand a more honest enforcement of current regulations regarding overfishing and illegal material. This is the conclusion of an international research team based on more than 1,000 interviews with fishermen and other stakeholders of the Lake Tanganyika fisheries. They also indicated a decline in the number and size of their catches, possibly an indication of overfishing.

Lake Tanganyika is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. It is divided between the four neighboring countries, in different proportions: DR Congo (45%), Tanzania (41%), Burundi and Zambia (together 14%). Fishing on the lake provides livelihoods for tens of thousands of fishermen and is the main source of protein for more than one million people. Fish stocks in the lake are under strong pressure, mainly due to overexploitation and pollution. To ensure that they do not become depleted, good management is indispensable.

If you want to adapt the regulations to the needs of the people who depend on the fishery, you need to know their point of view. Biologists from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS), Leuven University, Hasselt University, Nord University (Norway) and the Congolese Centre for Research and Hydrobiology (CRH) conducted more than 1,000 interviews with fishermen, fishmongers, government officials and other stakeholders in the fishery of Lake Tanganyika in eastern DR Congo, one of the poorest regions in the world. Fishermen called for more protection, better access to safety equipment and better enforcement of current regulations. Scientists also found indications of overfishing.

Dangerous conditions Interviews with fishermen revealed that their main concern is a lack of safety. "Fishermen report dangerous conditions, such as high waves and strong winds. They are also regularly attacked by gangs active on the lake, or extorted by soldiers or security officers", says biologist Els De Keyzer (KU Leuven), who conducted the research. Fishermen urgently demand more safety equipment such as life jackets, and that strict action is taken against gangs and corruption.

Indications of overfishing? Remarkably, fishermen, fishmongers and officials alike indicate that the catches of the three main species of fish are declining and that the fish on the market are becoming smaller and smaller. These could be indications of overfishing. "We notice a strange contradiction here, where participants in the interviews indicate that fish are less available, but do not attribute this to overfishing or overpopulation", according to biologist Maarten Van Steenberge (RBINS), who coordinated the research. As a result, fishermen and others are not open to changes in regulations, as they do not consider them necessary.

Stricter enforcement A stricter fishery policy has little chance of success if the local population is not in favour of it. In eastern Congo, regulation of fishing is limited to banning certain materials and closing the fishery for a few days a month. "We do notice that there is a demand from fishermen to apply the existing rules more strictly, for instance to fight unfair competition from fishermen using illegal materials," says Pascal Masilya Mulungula, researcher at the CRH.

The researchers hope that the results of the study will be a starting point for policy makers, so that the interests of the local population are considered when adapting the regulations to the current situation.

The study has been published in the Journal of Great Lakes Research.

Photos: Senne Heeren en Charlotte Huyghe

[tanzania-a-la-carte]

Lake Tanganyika is a natural border between Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo. The unspoilt nature, beaches and clear water invite to a relaxing holiday with water sports. But it's also the gateaway to 2 amazing Tanzanian national parks, Gombe and Mahale #laketanganyika #gombe #gombenationalpark #mahale #mahalemountainsnationalpark #tanzania #tansania #safari #safarireis #africansafari #afrikareisen #afrikareizen #reizenopmaat #naturreisen #offthebeatentrack #vandebegaandepadenaf #remote https://www.instagram.com/p/B599eVuHCR_/?igshid=1h7n6kx2vorn2

[amivitale]

Photo by @amivitale. Children gather water for school on the shoreline of Lake Tanganyika in the village of Buhingu. The lake holds nearly one-fifth of the world's freshwater, Is the world’s second largest lake by volume, home to 250 endemic species of fish, and provides 40% of all protein for lakeshore villages. On today's World Water Day there are billions around the world who still do not have access to clean water. Worldwide, women and girls spend collectively 200 million hours every single day. This one task robs them of their potential. Water is a human right that far too many lack. To learn more, including how you can help, follow @nature_africa @natgeo @natgeoimagecollection @thephotosociety @nikonusa #climatechange #conservation #savetheplanet #nikonlove #nikonnofilter #nikon #nikonambassador #photojournalism #amivitale #water #cleanwater #worldwaterday #tanzania #laketanganyika (at Tanzania) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUKfaulRxp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m0bbro5fzgwm

[tanzanaire]

Land never moves, Yet for all the years that I have known the ocean, it has never stopped pushing. Some see foolishness, Some see resilience. Some hardly notice. WrR #laketanganyika (at Lake Tanganyika) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLZHwoloeZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qqawm9bu54tu

[burnpheonix04]

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Xenotilapia Papilio – Lake Tanganyika Fish

Xenotilapia Papilio is a native species of cichlid located on Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is located on the west coast of the lake, between Tembwe (Deux) and Kanoni in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It thrives better in deeper waters, rocky environment..

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Masjid Ziwani, Ujiji

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[vivamundoreisen]

Wusstet Ihr, dass der Tanganjikasee der zweittiefste See der Erde und der zweitgrößte See Afrikas ist? Und man an seinem Ufer ganz traumhaft relaxen kann? Bei unserer neuen Tansaniareise geht Ihr auf Schimpansentracking, macht Safaris in den Nationalparks und habt zwischendurch Zeit zum Entspannen am Tanganjikasee. ‚Die große Tansaniareise‘ auf www.vivamundo-reisen.de #tansania #tanzania #tanganjikasee #safari #schimpansentracking #tanzaniasafari #tanzaniadestination #ilovetanzania #tanzaniaparks #tanzaniaunforgettable #instatanzania #tanganjika #laketanganyika #tanganyikalake #tanganjikasee #afrikasafari #vivamundoreisen #ilovetravel #entdeckediewelt (hier: Tanganjikasee) https://www.instagram.com/p/B23RSH9I1zX/?igshid=km2jtzyzmik2

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7 Days Western Tanzania Safari

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Really cool African Cichlid out of #laketanganyika Black Pearl Calvus locally bred! Buy now, only here at Golden Glove Fishery. Link in the bio! #altolamprologuscalvus #pearlcalvus #blackpearlcalvus #calvuscichlid #africancichlids #brackishfish #brackishwater #aquarium #aquariumsofinstagram #fish #fishlife #fishphotography #cichlid #cichlids #follow #like #comment https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_bCpEBC9W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f3hpzm2jzjeh