Introduced Nile perch devastated Lake Victoria's fish, study confirms
The introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria had catastrophic ecological consequences. The invasive predator caused the extinction of numerous native cichlid fish species. This fundamentally altered the lake's ecosystem and its local fishery. The change forced a shift from a diverse, small-scale catch to an industry dominated by the single large predator.
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