Analysis of species changes in Lake Victoria using ECOPATH, a multispecies trophic model

TitleAnalysis of species changes in Lake Victoria using ECOPATH, a multispecies trophic model
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1995
AuthorsMoreau, J
Series EditorPitcher, TJ, Hart PJB
Number of Pages137-161
PublisherChapman and Hall
CityLondon (UK)
ISBN Number0-412-55050-4
Accession Number4395805
KeywordsAfrica, Victoria L., chains, Cichlidae, ecosystem disturbance, FOOD, food webs, Freshwater, Introduced species, lake fisheries, Lates, modelling, MODELS, niloticus, Q1 01482 Ecosystems and energetics, Q1 01601 General, trophic relationships
Abstract

A multispecies trophic model called ECOPATH II can be used to describe the trophic relationships in an aquatic ecosystem on a quantitative basis and to explain the changes in fish stocks after a severe modification of environment such as the introduction of a new species or a significant increase of fishing effort. An example is provided for Lake Victoria. This chapter also demonstrates the importance of cooperation among specialists.