English: Lake Tanganyika fish can be found exported throughout East Africa. Major commercial fishing began in the mid-1950s and has, together with global warming (limiting the habitat of temperature sensitive species), had a heavy impact on the fish populations, causing significant declines.In 2016, it was estimated that the total catch was up to 200,000 tonnes. Lake Tanganyika fish serve as a major source of protein for millions of people living around the lake.