AI and Intelligent Systems: Engineering, Medicine & Society(AIISEMS)

Kapasa Makasa University, School of Applied Science and Open Learning, Chinsali, Zambia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Impacts of Invasive Aquatic Species on the Aquatic Ecosystem: A Case Study of Fish Spawning Areas in the Kafue Flat, Zambia
  Author(s): Arthertone Jere* and Namakau Muyumbana
  
  Invasive alien species (IAS) are a major threat to global biodiversity and ecosystems, adversely affecting human well- being by disrupting essential goods and services. Zambia faces ecological challenges due to the unintended introduction of non-native fish species, such as Limnothrissa miodon, Oreochromis niloticus and Cherax quadricarinatus, primarily through unauthorised aquaculture. To determine the impact of invasive aquatic species, this study investigated the Kafue River and its associated Kafue Flats (Chunga and Blue Lagoons), critical water bodies known for their biodiversity and reliance on fish by local communities. Assessments were conducted along 1,200 meters of the Lower Kafue Basin using a mixed-methods approach, including fauna and flora sampling and socio-economic surveys. Results recorded 12 different aquatic plant species of which 6 were categories as invasive. Out .. Read More»
  

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