Challenges for Sustainable Use of the Fish Resources from Lake Balkhash, a Fragile Lake in an Arid Ecosystem
Lake Balkhash is the largest water body in Central Asia. More than three-quarters of its inflow comes from the Ili River, which is under increasing strain due to the diversion of water for energy and food production. Commercial fishing in Lake Balkhash began in 1929 and is currently in a state of cr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/4/1234 |