Impact of Climate change Variability on Abundance of Crab in Pangani Estuary
Abstract
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This research proposal focuses on the impact of climate change
on abundance of mud crab (Scylla serrata) in the wild stock.
Crab farming is practiced by collecting seeds from the wild
and then shorten their growth period by fattening. Mud crabs
are highly valued for their size, high meat yield and the delicate
flavor of their flesh. Climate change is anticipated to alter some
conditions in marine habitat and affect the growth performance
of water organisms including mud crab. The associations
between mud crab population and climate change have not yet
been described along the Tanzanian coast. Lack of accurate
and precise information of the mud crab abundance and its
distribution signifies the need for further research. Results of
the study will guide the development of sustainable methods of
exploiting this marine resource.
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