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    • Prospects for the commercial cultivation of giant clams (Bivalvia: Tridacnidae) 

      Munro, J.L.; Heslinga, G.A. (1983)
      Type: Conference Paper
      The status of tridacnid clam resources in the Indo-Pacific region and studies of their basic biology and ecology, including life histories, growth rates and phototrophic capabilities, spawning induction and larval and ...

    • Fisheries of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

      Mustafa, A.M. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      A brief description of the fisheries of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is presented. This stretch of 585 islands, islets and rocks in the northeast Indian Ocean has sovereign rights to a sea area of nearly 600,000 sq/km. ...

    • A cost-effective data acquisition system for assessment and management of tropical multispecies, multi-gear fisheries 

      Munro, J.L. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Rational management of fisheries in order to optimize harvests requires a constant input of data on the state of the Fish stocks, and in particular, of their mortality rates. Such data are usually obtained by laborious ...

    • Application of length-based stock assessments to Kuwait's fish stocks 

      Morgan, G.R. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      This article examines the suitability of length-based methods for providing regular assessments of the stocks of the more important commercial fish species in Kuwait. To date, comparisons of age-based and length-based methods ...

    • Some advances and developments in coral reef fisheries research: 1973-1982 

      Munro, J.L. (1983)
      Type: Book Chapter
      The objective of this paper is to identify and discuss areas in which significant progress has been made in the last 10 years towards an understanding of the fundamental processes governing the productivity of coral reef ...

    • Research directions for tilapia culture 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Areas in which research is required regarding tilapia culture are indicated. The confused status of cultured stocks, a consensus on choice of species and culture methods are discussed.

    • Applied genetics of tilapias 

      Wohlfarth, G.W.; Hulata, G. (1983)
      Type: Working Paper
      The present world production of tilapias is relatively low, despite their high potential for aquaculture. Most research efforts towards their husbandry have been aimed at solving the major problem in tilapia culture, ...

    • A holistic, ecosystem approach to investigating tropical multispecies reservoir fisheries 

      Yap, S.Y. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      An account is given of the methodology and findings of a holistic, ecosystemic investigation of the multispecies fisheries of Bukit Merah Reservoir in Malaysia in 1978-80. The need for sound biological and ecological ...

    • Silliman University marine laboratory: a commitment to marine research 

      Khan, S.Z. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      An historical account of the establishment of the Silliman University Marine Laboratory is given in this article.

    • Philippine Brackishwater Aquaculture Training Project 

      Anderson, J.C. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      The Brackishwater Aquaculture Development and Training Project, a cooperative effort of the Government of the Philippines, represented by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) under the Ministry of Natural ...

    • Pelagic fish and fisheries of tropical and subtropical natural lakes and reservoirs 

      Petr, T.; Kapetsky, J.M. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      An account is given of pelagic fisheries in African lakes and reservoirs. Species introductions are considered, describing also various biological characteristics of the pelagic species. Currently pelagic fisheries are ...

    • Tilapia culture in arid lands 

      Hopkins, K. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Systems for the culture of tilapia in arid lands are considered. Mariculture, integrated aquaculture-agriculture or warmwater aquaculature and closed aquaculture systems are covered. The potential for expansion of tilapia ...

    • Rice-fish practices in Ifugao Province, Philippines 

      Ramsey, P. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Ifugao lies in the Cordillera Mountains in the north-central part of Luzon. It is famous for its colorful inhabitants, lush forests, crystal waters and magnificent rice terraces. The people have traditionally practiced ...

    • Paglutas ng tunggalian ng iba't ibang pamamaraan ng pangingisda sa baybay-dagat 

      Smith, I.R.; Pauly, D. (1983)
      Type: Report
      This article (in Tagalog) briefly describes the intensive multidisciplinary 3 year research project conducted by the University of the Philippines and ICLARM to document the conditions of the fisheries and fishing communities ...

    • The ICLARM Fisheries Social Science Research Network 

      Lockwood, B. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Recently, the parallel interests of ICLARM and the International Develop¬ment Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada came together in a joint decision to set up and fund the Fisheries Social Science Research Network. Both ICLARM ...

    • Giant clams: food for the future? 

      Munro, J.L. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Mariculture possibilities of giant clams are discussed in detail, considering current production and consumption rates.

    • Fish disease surveillance in Nigeria: a veterinary diary 

      Okaeme, A.N. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      In Nigeria there is a scarcity of information on fish diseases. Reports are usually not made, except for a few studies by zoologists on helminth and blood parasites of fish. This article presented a few case studies to ...

    • Production and marketing of milkfish in Taiwan: an economic analysis 

      Lee, C.S. (1983)
      Type: Report
      A study of the whole Taiwanese milkfish industry from fry gathering to marketing. Based on a survey of over 200 respondents.

    • Reviving the Bais City oyster industry 

      Byro, D.G.; Rada, L. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      Bais City with its two bays on the southeastern coast of Negros Island is historically the main source of shellfish in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Indigenous oyster species include the large, desirable Crassostrea iredalei ...

    • Azolla as a fish food 

      Pullin, R.S.V.; Almazan, G. (1983)
      Type: Journal Article
      The potential of Azolla as food for fish is discussed with respect to various experiments undertaken using tilapia.