What is it about?
It is a bioassessment method for Tanzanian rivers using aquatic invertebrates.
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Why is it important?
It is useful in river health assessments and environmental flow assessments for management of aquatic ecosystems and water resources. It is cost also a cost effective method.
Perspectives
This is a very useful tool for for Tanzania as it is the first validated protocol for use in aquatic ecosystem management in Tanzania. It gives a robust step towards ecosystem based management approaches in the water resources aspect.
Dr Lulu Tunu Kaaya
University of Dar es Salaam
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This page is a summary of: Tanzania River Scoring System (TARISS): a macroinvertebrate-based biotic index for rapid bioassessment of rivers, African Journal of Aquatic Science, April 2015, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.2989/16085914.2015.1051941.
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