The primary objective of this study is to document all information about the physico-chemical parameters that would influence fish abundance and biodiversity and raise awareness of locals about the statuses of these fish species in Pampana River. Specific objectives include capacity building of field staff and young scientists, through training in skills for conducting water quality parameters, fish species collection and identification, use of field equipment and data collection; collect data on all possible water quality parameters from Pampana River conduct research on socio economic and livelihood activities of the Pampana River; recording of fish species composition within these water bodies and setting up a data base for fish species abundance in the Pampana river. Activities will include training of field staff in using key research instrument/tools/methods, and conducting community sensitization and education meetings/seminars. It is hoped that this work will serve as a base for an intended national fresh waters fisheries biodiversity research. For this research PGF-NNGO hopes to engage field staff, purchasing of materials/equipment, education and sensitization, data collection, and laboratory work/analysis.
In order to achieve the study goal the followings objectives, are to be worked upon as stated below:
1.Take inventory of fish species composition and assess their biodiversity status in the water body.
2.Examine the physico-chemical or water quality parameters of the study environment
3.Determine length-weight frequency of selected fish species for economic and conservation purposes.
4.Examine the livelihood of pattern of fisherfolks
Setting up a data base for fish species abundance in the Pampana river