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    • The end of the line: who is most at risk from the crisis in global fisheries? 

      Hall, S.J.; Dugan, P.; Allison, E.H.; Andrew, N.L. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      This synopsis praises the film "The end of the line" in bringing attention to fisheries and food crisis faced by the world. However, not enough focus has been placed on African fisheries where food fish is a key component ...

    • Benefits and challenges of applying outcome mapping in an R4D project 

      Sheriff, N.; Schuetz, T. (2010)
      Type: Working Paper
      The Community-based Fish Culture in Seasonal Floodplains and Irrigation Systems (CBFC) project is a five year research project supported by the Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF), with the aim of increasing ...

    • Policy, planning and management at the land-water interface 

      Szuster, B.; Hoanh, C.T.; Kam, S.P.; Ismail, A.M.; Noble, A.; Borger, M. (2010)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Historically, land and water management within many coastal deltas has focused on the exclusion of saline water flows that move upstream from the coast. However, this approach fails to recognize the diversity of rural ...

    • Aquaculture for the poor in Cambodia 

      Joffre, O.; Kura, Y.; Pant, J.; Nam, S.; Olivier Joffre: 0000-0002-7857-5766; Yumiko Kura: 0000-0002-1774-1943 (2010)
      Type: Brief
      This lesson learned reviewed the current status of aquaculture in Cambodia. It primarily covers inland fish farming development and coastal aquaculture projects targeted at poverty alleviation and food security. It focuses ...

    • Evolution of shrimp aquaculture systems in the coastal zones of Bangladesh and Vietnam: a comparison 

      Joffre, O.; Prein, M.; Tung, P.B.V.; Saha, S.B.; Hao, N.V.; Alam, M.J.; Olivier Joffre: 0000-0002-7857-5766 (2010)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Based on on-farm surveys implemented in the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, the dynamics of shrimp aquaculture in salinity-influenced coastal areas were analysed. Qualitative data were collected ...

    • Can water productivity metrics guide allocation of freshwater to inland fisheries? 

      Brummett, R.E.; Lemoalle, J.; Beveridge, M.C.M. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Water productivity (WP) metrics have proven useful in comparing production efficiency of various crops. Recently, it has also been proposed to facilitate more equitable allocation of scarce freshwater resources between ...

    • Being Sadharana: talking about the just business person in Sri Lanka 

      Weeratunge, N. (2010)
      Type: Book Chapter
      The ethics of business is a very old problem, debated extensively by philosophers, writers and social scientists, and it underpins current concepts of social justice within a market economic system. In rural societies, ...

    • Fuelling the decline in UK fishing communities? 

      Abernethy, K.E.; Trebilcock, P.; Kebede, B.; Allison, E.H.; Dulvy, N.K. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Volatile fuel prices are a threat to the viability of UK fishing communities. The economic and social impacts of rising fuel costs for fishers and communities in southwest England are examined. Fuel prices doubled between ...

    • Snake prices and crocodile appetites: aquatic wildlife supply and demand on Tonle Sap Lake, Cambodia 

      Brooks, S.E.; Allison, E.H.; Gill, J.A.; Reynolds, J.D. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Commercial trade is a major driver of over-exploitation of wild species, but the pattern of demand and how it responds to changes in supply is poorly understood. Here we explore the markets for snakes from Tonle Sap Lake ...

    • WorldFish report 2009/10 

      The WorldFish Center (2010)
      Type: Report
      The stories included in this WorldFish Annual Report illustrate how change is inevitable and that with dialogue and shared understanding we can make a difference to the poor and hungry. The report shows the variety of ...

    • Rethinking agriculture in the Greater Mekong subregion: how to sustainably meet food needs, enhance ecosystem services and cope with climate change 

      Johnston, R.M.; Hoanh, C.T.; Lacombe, G.; Noble, A.N.; Smakhtin, V.; Suhardiman, D.; Kam, S.P.; Choo, P.S. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Nations of the Greater Mekong Subregion need to ‘rethink’ their agricultural industries to meet future food needs, given the social shifts and climate changes that are forecast for the coming decades. With better farming ...

    • Fish migration, dams, and loss of ecosystem services in the Mekong Basin 

      Dugan, P.J.; Barlow, C.; Agostinho, A.A.; Baran, E.; Cada, G.F.; Chen, D.Q.; Cowx, I.G.; Ferguson, J.W.; Jutagate, T.; Mallen-Cooper, M.; Marmulla, G.; Nestler, J.; Petrere, M.; Welcomme, R.L.; Winemiller, K.O. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      The past decade has seen increased international recognition of the importance of the services provided by natural ecosystems. It is unclear however whether such international awareness will lead to improved environmental ...

    • Shrimp farmers in India: empowering small-scale farmers through a cluster-based approach 

      Umesh, N.R.; Chandra Moham, A.B.; Ravibabu, G.; Padiyar, P.A.; Phillips, M.J.; Mohan, C.V.; Vishnu Bhat, B.; Michael Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286 (2010)
      Type: Book Chapter
      The great bulk of shrimp farming in India, as in most of Asia, as well as that of aquaculture in general in the region, is based on small scale farming activities, and in this regard, is no exception to other primary sector ...

    • Women's traditional fishery and alternative aquatic resource livelihood strategies in the Southern Cameroonian Rainforest 

      Brummett, R.E.; Youaleu, J.L.N.; Tiani, A.M.; Kenmegne, M.M. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      To inform the development of alternative livelihoods, the women's traditional alok fishery in the Campo-Ma'an National Park and buffer zone of southern Cameroon were studied over 15 months. Participatory rural appraisal ...

    • Wetlands of the Yellow River Delta: a heritage to conserve and treasure 

      The WorldFish Center (2010)
      Type: Brief
      The wetlands of the Yellow River delta face a situation common in many developing countries where the quest for rapid economic growth brings development to the doorstep of natural ecosystems and threatens their health and ...

    • Cage aquaculture in Malawi 

      The WorldFish Center (2010)
      Type: Brief
      This briefing note summarizes the current status of the cage aquaculture industry in Malawi, development opportunities, and economic social and environmental concerns that need to be addressed to ensure sustainability of ...

    • Fishing for private expertise 

      Weirowski, F.; Liese, A. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Aquaculture currently produces more than 50 per cent of all fish and seafood products that are consumed worldwide. With ongoing intensification and global networking, aquaculture is creating an increasing demand for ...

    • Linking small-scale fisheries and aquaculture to household nutritional security: an overview 

      Kawarazuka, N.; Béné, C. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture have been recognized as important opportunities to enhance household food security in developing countries. While interventions aiming at promoting these activities reveal many positive ...

    • Production parameters and economics of small-scale tilapia cage aquaculture in the Volta Lake, Ghana 

      Ofori, J.K.; Abban, E.K.; Karikari, A.Y.; Brummett, R.E. (2010)
      Type: Journal Article
      To calculate the potential for cage aquaculture to create economic opportunities for small-scale investors on the Volta Lake, Ghana, a local NGO with technical support from the Government of Ghana ran two trials (one of ...

    • Genetics of adaptation in rainbow trout: a multi disciplinary approach 

      Dupont-Nivet, M.; Prunet, P.; Bégout, M.L.; Pellegrini, P.; Khaw, H.L.; Millot, S.; Péan, S.; Aupérin, B.; Valotaire, C.; Rolland, J.; Kerneis, T.; Goardon, L.; Quillet, E. (2010)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Ability of fish to adapt to changing environments and stressors is a key trait for breeders, especially when they sell eggs or young fish all over the world. So far, this ability has not been introduced in any breeding ...