Dead Nile Perch on Lake Victoria. Courtesy photo
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The authorities in Uganda have confirmed the death of Nile Perch (Lates Niloticus) was due to low oxygen in water. According to Pius Wakabi, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), the reduction of oxygen levels in the waters of Lakes Victoria, Kyoga and River Nile was caused by heavy winds and decomposition of sunken plant matter in the waters.H

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