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Estimation of Some Chemical Parameters of River Nile Sediments Exposed to Fish Cages
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe aim of this study was to assess the environmental impact of cage farm for ongrowing fish (Oreochromis niloticus) on the river sediments beneath and adjacent to the cages in El-Bostan region, Damietta Governorate by ... -
Challenges in sustaining and increasing fish production to combat hunger and poverty in Asia
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleFish and fisheries make a major contribution to nutritional security and the fight against hunger and poverty in Asia. An additional 37 million t of food fish will be needed by 2020 to meet the needs of the growing population, ... -
Tropical river fisheries valuation : a global synthesis and critical review
(2006)Type: ReportThis report reviews the global status of tropical and inland fisheries valuation; considers the impact of changes in river management on the value of tropical river fisheries; and comparatively assessed 3 valuation techniques. -
Remote sensing and field assessment of tsunami effects on coastal pond aquaculture in northern Sumatra
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleAn attempt was made to conduct spatial assessment of the pattern and extent of damage to coastal aquaculture ponds along the east coast of Aceh province in Sumatra, Indonesia, resulting from the tsunami event of 26 December ... -
Comparison of aquaculture extension impacts in Bangladesh
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleProduction from small scale pond aquaculture in Bangladesh trebled in the decade to 1999 under the influence of extension projects of the Department of Fisheries. The impacts of completed aquaculture extension projects and ... -
Applying Resource Management Domain (RMD) concept to land and water use and management in the coastal zone: case study of Bac Lieu province, Vietnam
(2006)Type: Book ChapterBecause of changing hydrological conditions due to infrastructure development to prevent salinity intrusion into the coastal zone, local authorities in Bac Lieu Province, Vietnam, faced complex natural resource management ... -
Effect of some local immunostimulants on the survival, growth performance and challenge infection of Oreochromis niloticus
(2006)Type: Conference PaperDisease outbreaks are encountered in the rapidly developing aquaculture industry and affecting the economy but their controls seem to be difficult. Therefore, the use of immunostimulants may be an effective mean of increasing ... -
The Netherlands and WorldFish : partnership to safeguard environments and livelihoods
(2006)Type: BrochureHighlights of the partnership between WorldFish and the Netherlands were summarised in this fact sheet. -
Biological control of the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa using Chlorella and Scenedesmus mass culture
(2006)Type: Conference PaperThis study aimed to investigate the use of Chlorophyta Chlorella elliposoides and Scenedesmus bijuga (Turpin) Lageh as a biological control means against Microcystis aeruginosa Kutz as a laboratory trial before field application. -
Lessons from established breeding programs: terrestrial and aquatic animals
(2006)Type: Book ChapterSome relevant components of selection program theory and implementation are reviewed. This includes pedigree recording, genetic evaluation, balancing genetic gains and genetic diversity and tactical integration of key ... -
Integrating agriculture, fisheries and ecosystem conservation: Win-win solutions
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleIntegrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) is essentially diversification of agriculture, leading to synergisms among sub-systems resulting in a higher productivity from land/water area under the farmers' control. One method ... -
Experimental evaluation of co-culture of juvenile sea cucumbers, Holothuria scabra (Jaeger), with juvenile blue shrimp, Litopenaeus stylirostris (Stimpson).
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe co-culture of juvenile sea cucumber Holothuria scabra (Jaeger), or ‘sandfish’, with juvenile blue shrimp Litopenaeus stylirostris (Stimpson) was tested by growing groups in co-culture and monoculture for 3 weeks in ... -
Fisheries and Coastal Resources Co-management in Asia: Selected Results from a Regional Research Project
(2006)Type: ReportThis report presents the results of a ten-year Fisheries Co-management Research Project in Asia. The project was a collaboration of the WorldFish Center, the Institute for Fisheries Management (Denmark), and national ... -
Global documentation of fish introductions: the growing crisis and recommendations for action.
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleFish provides 15% of the total animal protein in human diets. It is also the primary source of livelihood for 35 million people (30 M in Asia and 2.6 M in Africa). The increase in global population and demand for fish ... -
Growth and reproductive phenology of the kelp Lessonia variegata in central New Zealand
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleWe report on a field study of L. variegata growing within one depth stratum on the south coast of Wellington, New Zealand that aimed to identify morphometric indices for L. variegata to assist with census of populations ... -
Transportation methods for restocking of juvenile sea cucumber, Holothuria scabra.
(2006)Type: Journal ArticleThe sandfish, Holothuria scabra, is a heavily exploited sea cucumber species. Minimising stress in the transportation of hatchery-produced sandfish juveniles to release sites is critical for successful restocking. Replicate ... -
Lessons from the breeding program of rohu
(2006)Type: Conference PaperFor the first time in India, selective breeding work has been initiated at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, India in collaboration with the Institute of Aquaculture Research (AKVAFORSK), Norway. ... -
Fisheries impacts of the CBFM-2 project: final assessment of the impact of the CBFM project on community managed fisheries in Bangladesh
(2006)Type: ReportFollowing the recommendations of earlier investigations reported by Halls and Mustafa (2006), this study reports a final assessment to address the question: “Does CBFM bring sustainable benefits to fisher communities? Or ... -
Water management and wise use of wetlands: enhancing productivity
(2006)Type: Book ChapterLakes and reservoirs are affected by human interventions mainly by eutrophication. Changes in morphology are less common, although siltation and local alterations to the riparian zone can result from urbanisation,marina ... -
The role of fish ponds in the nutrient dynamics of mixed farming systems
(2006)Type: ThesisThe major objective of the study, is to explore the use of ponds as nutrient traps (besides fish production) to increase nutrient use efficiency in integrated farming systems. It focuses on (i) nutrient utilization efficiency ...
