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We were told about the magnetic pull of the lake by the guide who took us out in the boat, but it wasn’t until I got home and did some research on the matter that I realized the importance of this information. Aero magnetic surveys have discovered a negative anomaly about 5km long with a subsidiary positive anomaly to the north creating a peak to peak amplitude of 50nT. These technical date mean very little to me, but what I do understand is that the drilling project currently undertaken as a result will bring many positive benefits to Ghana and the world: understanding the natural environment, improving the ability to predict future climate change, the understanding of global climate dynamics as well as the formation and effects on craters. Increased tourism will no doubt follow and education of Ghanaian technicians, researchers and students.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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The main fish in the lake is the tilapia, but akabre, apatefufuo and akomfoo fish can also be found. Most villagers around the lake derive an income from fishing, although there is some subsistence farming. There are many small villages around the lake, and although some lakeside tourist resorts have sprung up, the main activity in the area is still fishing. The main fishing season lasts from August until December, with a peak in September. There is a scheme in place to encourage the fishermen to use nets with looser weave in order to avoid trapping the smaller fish in the lake. The fish is either sold in the markets by the womenfolk or bartered with other villagers for other foodstuffs.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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Traditionally motor boats were not allowed on the lake, for fear of upsetting the gods. Most local people still use the Padua, a small canoe made from a hollowed out tree trunk, which they paddle by hand.
Tourists, however, use motorized boats, but we allegedly pay an additional sum for a goat to be sacrificed to appease the gods. I felt uncomfortable about knowing that, and if I had been told about the goat before I took the trip, I probably would not have gone.
Written Jan 14, 2007
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