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Title
Limnology and hydrology of Lake Victoria
Series
Studies and Reports in Hydrology
Serial Number
N° 53
Project
IHP-IV Project M-5-1
Authors
Ruud C.M. Crul
Publication Date
1995
Volume
 
Abstract
Lake Victoria is the largest water body on the African continent. It is the most important freshwater resources for the people living in its vicinity and is of vital socio-economic importance to the region in general. The threats to the lake are diverse and include eutrophication and pollution caused by untreated effluents, oil exploration, recreational activities and reduction of fish stocks due to overfishing. This monograph presents a concise and readable review of knowledge obtained over recent decades on the hydrology and limnology of the lake. In so doing, it provides a valuable scientific background for all those involved in the development, planning and management of this economically and environmentally important natural resource.  
(112 pp., tables, maps)
Availability
Available
Languages
English
ISBN or Document Code
ISBN 92-3-103198-8
Price
FF 75 / Euros 11.43
Keywords
lake, hydrology, limnology, water balance, hydrodynamics, nutrient dynamics, biotic environment, sedimentslake, hydrology, limnology, water balance, hydrodynamics, nutrient dynamics, biotic environment, sediments
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