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Length-weight relationship of fishes caught by trawl off Alexandria, Egypt
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents the length-weight relationship parameters (a and b) for 29 fish species, belonging to 16 families, taken by otter trawl fishing from Egyptian Mediterranean waters. The b values obtained ranged from 2.50 ... -
Making each and every African fisher count: women do fish
(2002)Type: Conference PaperFor many officials working in development, documenting issues of particular concern to women is nothing new. These officials believe that these issues reflect women's demands for equality as well as the influence of feminist ... -
Coastal resources management in Indonesia: legal and institutional aspects
(2002)Type: ReportThis research explores legal and institutional aspects of fisheries and coastal resources management. The analysis is based on the principles of integrated fisheries management which includes seven key management factors: ... -
Increasing and sustaining the productivity of fish and rice in the flood-prone ecosystems in south and southeast Asia (Tag 350): final report to the International Fund Agricultural Development
(2002)Type: ReportDuring the rainy season in extensive river floodplains and deltaic lowlands, floods lasting several months render the land unavailable for crop production for several months each year. These waters are considerably ... -
Consumption to biomass (Q/B) ratio and estimates of Q/B-predictor parameters for Caribbean fishes
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleEstimates of the Q/B ratio and parameters of equations to 'predict' Q/B values for 116 fish stocks in the Gulf of Salamanca, Colombia are presented. A compilation of these estimates available for Caribbean Sea fishes (264 ... -
Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries
(2002)Type: Conference ProceedingsAll over the world, women contribute in multiple ways to the production, processing, marketing and management of fish and other living aquatic resources. The first ever Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries, held in ... -
Diet composition of fish species from the southern continental shelf of Colombia
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThe diet composition of 30 fish species belonging to 16 families from the Pacific Coast of Colombia is described. Benthic crustaceans (37.5%) and bony fishes (23.7%, chiefly demersal) were the most important food items for ... -
The use of antibiotics in aquaculture: health and environmental issues, control and mitigation measures
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper attempts to review the use of antibiotics in aquaculture in Malaysia because of the heightened concerns over its use and abuse and its impact on human health and the environment. Health and environmental issues ... -
Alternative livelihoods in a coastal village
(2002)Type: Conference PaperThis study presents a gendered case study of landless and low-income dwellers in a coastal community whose lives depend not only on fishing but a variety of income-generating activities. It looks into the possibilities of ... -
Aquaculture for diversification of small farms within forest buffer zone management: an example from the uplands of Quirino Province, Philippines.
(2002)Type: Book ChapterUpland farming systems can have severe negative effects through intensified slash-and-burn activities, erosion-enhancing farm practices on moderate to steep slopes, and further encroachment into forest areas. ICLARM studied, ... -
Genetic enhancement and conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Africa
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThere is a pressing need to enhance fish production in Africa through improved farm management and the use of improved fish breeds and/or alien species in aquaculture while at the same time conserve the aquatic genetic ... -
Perspectives on women in fisheries in north America
(2002)Type: Conference PaperWomen in the fisheries in the United States have varied roles. They range from the most traditional - that of a fisherman's wife and support-partner in his business - to that of scientists and researchers in fisheries-related ... -
They don't see it's ugly
(2002)Type: Book ChapterIt's mean in looks and personality - so why is Egyptian fish farmer Hamid Mohammad Abdel Semi keen to breed the native catfish in his ponds? Because, as well as being tasty and fetching a good market price, the Egyptian ... -
Strategies and options for increasing and sustaining fisheries and aquaculture production to benefit poorer households in Asia, ADB-RETA 5945: project completion report (progress report)
(2002)Type: ReportThis Project Report highlights the progress of activities and accomplishment of the project on "Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefit Poor Households in Asia" ... -
Predicting self-recruitment in marine populations: biophysical correlates and mechanisms
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleMounting evidence suggests that some populations of benthic marine organisms may be less demographically ‘open’ than previously thought. The degree to which a population receives recruits from local sources versus other ... -
Development of sustainable aquaculture project: progress report (1 October 2001 - 31 December 2001)
(2002)Type: ReportThe Development of Sustainable Aquaculture Project (DSAP) was authorized by USAID under the Cooperative Agreement # 388-A-00-00-00068-00 on 28 June 2000. This report covers activities for the three months of the project, ... -
Signboards as an aquaculture extension tool in Bangladesh
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleThe immunological response to handling stress of four tilapia species is evaluated. Polymorphism is examined in genes known to influence immune response in fish. -
Navigating the institutional landscape: introduction and overview
(2002)Type: BookSoutheast Asia is one of the world's most productive areas in terms of fisheries and other coastal resources. These resources are important to the local, regional and national economies. Coastal areas are also the focus ... -
Women-led fisheries management - a case study from Bangladesh
(2002)Type: Conference PaperAlthough women constitute 50% of the total population of Bangladesh, only 18% are economically involved in the total labor force. They are involved in diversified work within their homesteads. However, during times of ... -
Length-weight relationship of mudskippers (Gobiidae: Oxudercinae) in the coastal areas of Selangor, Malaysia
(2002)Type: Journal ArticleParameters a and b of the length-weight relationship (LWR) were estimated for eleven species of mudskippers caught in the coastal areas of Selangor, Malaysia. The values of b ranged from 2.56 to 3.50 with the mean b equal ...
