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Quantitative genetic parameter estimates for body and carcass traits in a cultured stock of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) selected for harvest weight in Vietnam
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleBenefits derived from selective breeding have been demonstrated in livestock and in some fish species, but by contrast, there have been few systematic selection programs reported for shrimps. Improving growth rate has been ... -
Quantitative trait loci controlling swimming performance and their effect on growth in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleCritical swimming speed (Ucrit) is an important measurement of swimming performance and a good indicator for cardio-respiratory health. It offers a new opportunity to select fish with better fitness. However, the genomic ... -
Quarterly Dive Newsletter (January - March 2022)
(2022)Type: NewsletterA curated collection of the latest news, events, publications and perspectives from our scientists on aquatic food systems research and innovation from the first quarter of 2022. -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Bacteriology sampling guide
(2021)Type: ToolBacterial diseases represent one of the major impediments to sustainable aquaculture. Routine screening for bacterial pathogens at various life stages of tilapia, carp and catfish a are important to minimize their introduction ... -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Blood sampling guide
(2021)Type: ToolFish blood sampling requires specific techniques and skills that are fundamental for all kinds of analyses such as haematology, chemistry analysis, parasitology/bacteriology investigation, antibody titration, molecular ... -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Histology sampling guide
(2021)Type: ToolDuring investigation of an abnormal mortality event, fish tissues (or biopsies) for histopathology analysis are collected for disease diagnosis. Histology consists in the preparation of thin, stained tissue sections for ... -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Microbiome sampling guide
(2021)Type: ToolInteractions between microbes associated with the host, other organisms present in the system and the environment itself are increasingly recognised to contribute to aquatic animal diseases. Those microbiome assemblages ... -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Molecular diagnostics sampling guide
(2021)Type: ToolMajor pathogens of fish and other farmed aquatic animals include bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites. These can lead to serious infectious diseases and losses representing one of the major limitation to sustainable ... -
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Wet mount sampling guide (for ectoparasites & fungi)
(2021)Type: ToolParasitic and fungal infestations represent one of the major challenges to sustainable aquaculture. As part of routine health checks or during abnormal mortality events, screening for ectoparasites and fungi in tilapia, ... -
Quick protocol for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in aquatic animal species from aquaculture and fisheries
(2021)Type: ToolAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are able to resist the inhibition or killing effects of medicines used to treat the infections they cause, making ... -
The Quilt of Sustainable Ocean Governance: Patterns for Practitioners
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleIn recent decades, scientists and practitioners have increasingly focused on identifying and codifying the best ways to manage activities in marine systems, leading to the development and implementation of concepts such ... -
Raising a unified voice: Supporting African small-scale fishers and fish workers to be heard
(2019)Type: BlogForty representatives of fisheries and regional organizations from across Africa have called for the strengthening of existing small-scale fisheries bodies and the creation of a new pan-African platform. These actions are ... -
Raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance in rural aquaculture practice in Bangladesh through digital communications: a pilot study
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleOne of the key strategic objectives of the World Health Organisation’s global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) action plan is to improve public awareness and understanding of this issue. Very few AMR awareness campaigns have ... -
Raising awareness to conserve ocean stressed
Type: News Item/Press ItemIUCN Bangladesh and WorldFish Bangladesh jointly organized the event marking the World Ocean day. Biodiversity conversations expert, activist, Scientist, teachers took part in the event. Dr. Abdul Wahab, Team Leader, ... -
Rajur shofolota (Raju’s success)
(2019)Type: Training MaterialThis story describes Raju’s adoption of best farming practices. He was following conventional farming methods but did not have enough capital to intensify his production and was disappointed with his annual profit. Ali, a ... -
Ramsar Convention and the wise use of wetlands: rethinking inclusion
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleThe Ramsar Convention on Wetlands emphasizes the “wise use” of wetlands by conserving the ecological character of wetlands while managing the socio-economic value these landscapes hold for different stakeholders. Reviewing ... -
Rapid assessment of community needs and fisheries status in tsunami-affected communities in Aceh Province, Indonesia
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper describes the application of the methodology called Rapid Appraisal of Fisheries Management System (RAFMS) to assess quickly the situation in tsunami-affected coastal fisheries in Aceh Province, Indonesia. As a ... -
Rapid assessment of fish seed and feed in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions for the Project ‘Aquaculture: increasing income, diversifying diets, and empowering women in Bangladesh and Nigeria’
Type: Internal ReportThis rapid assessment was conducted to identify the feed and seed input supply for fish aquaculture in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions. This document presents the findings of the assessment. The assessment used several ... -
Rapid assessment of management parameters for coral reefs
(1998)Type: Journal ArticleWhile biological and oceanographic parameters form the central part of a database on coral reefs, information concerning human uses and impacts, as well as management efforts are essential to understanding the dynamics ... -
Rapid Assessment of subsistence fishing and poultry rearing along with horticulture among the household beneficiaries of Phase 3 of Suchana program in Sylhet and Moulvibazar
(2020)Type: Working PaperSuchana: Ending the cycle of undernutrition in Bangladesh is a multi-sectoral nutrition program that aims to achieve a significant reduction in stunting amongst children under two years of age in Sylhet and Moulvibazar ...
