Why does inland fisheries play an important role in the economy of developing country?
Inland Fisheries Inland Fisheries: Any operation carried out to capture or raise fish and other aquatic animals from "inland waters" is referred to as a "inland fisheries". Inland fisheries include both capture and aquaculture of inland fish species for consumption, monetary gain, or recreational purposes. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) defines inland waterways as lakes, rivers, streams, canals, reservoirs, and other land-locked waters (FAO 2014a). Approximately 0.01% of the total amount of water on earth is found in inland waters. About 40% of all fish species and 20% of all vertebrate species are found in inland waters. Furthermore, 65% of inland habitat is categorized as very or extremely threatened by anthropogenic stressors, meaning populations may already be extinct before they are recorded. The importance of inland fisheries: For a number of the world's developing nations, inland fisheries are essential beca...