Research Article

Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Value of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus), Nile Tilapia, Meat from Three Different Ecosystems

Table 1

Description of Lake Chivero, Lake Kariba, and Lake Manyame.

LakeSurface sizeClimate/rainfallCatchment area

Kariba5 580 km2Hot temperatures throughout the year.1 352 000 km2
Chivero26.30 km2November–March: hot/rainy; May–August: cold and dry; September-October: hot and dry.2 300 km2
Manyame81 km2Similar to Lake Chivero.Same as Lake Chivero