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The commercial harvesting of tuna-attracting payaos: a possible boon for small-scale fishermen
(1980)Type: Journal ArticleA report is presented of a 2 day payao harvest aboard a commercial tuna catching vessel. The design of the payao (anchored floating, bamboo raft) is outlined, the most important feature of which is hanging line with coconut ... -
The commercial use of chicken processing wastes to raise hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) in Thailand
(1994)Type: Journal ArticleThe article highlights the commercial use of chicken processing wastes on nursery and growout operations of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) farm in Thailand. -
The context of small-scale integrated agriculture-aquaculture systems in Africa: a case study of Malawi
(1991)Type: Working PaperA study summarizing available literature on aquaculture and small-scale aquaculture in Malawi. It gives a national case study of one African context in which small-scale aquaculture has developed, and in which integrated ... -
The context of smallholding integrated aquaculture in Malawi: a case study of SubSaharan Africa
(1995)Type: Journal ArticleWhat direction should SubSaharan African agriculture take — industrialized or smallholder agriculture? The author says that a compromise, using the best elements of each, would be best, but in order to develop a strategy, ... -
The contribution of aquatic ecosystems and fisheries to food security and livelihoods: a research agenda
(2002)Type: Book ChapterAquatic ecosystems are a diverse group of water dependent habitats that support important biodiversity and provide a wide range of benefits to people. As pressure on the world‘s water resources has increased, there has ... -
The contribution of coral reef fisheries to Philippine fisheries production
(1980)Type: Journal ArticleThe importance of coral reef systems to coastal fishery resources in the Philippines has become a focal point in certain government planning and research activities. Estimates of the contribution of reefs to the total fisheries ... -
The contribution of fish intake, aquaculture, and small-scale fisheries to improving nutrition: A literature review
(2010)Type: Working PaperMuch of fish consumed by the poor are caught by household members and traded in local markets. These fish are rarely or poorly included in national statistics, and it is therefore difficult to estimate precisely the real ... -
The contribution of nearshore fish aggregating devices (FADs) to food security and livelihoods in Solomon Islands
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleFish aggregating devices, or FADs, are used widely in developing countries to concentrate pelagic fish, making them easier to catch. Nearshore FADs anchored close to the coast allow access for rural communities, but despite ... -
The controversy over Nile perch, Lates niloticus, in Lake Victoria, East Africa
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleA discussion is presented on the topic of introductions of Nile perch (Lates niloticus ) into Lake Victoria. Introductions were mainly conducted to increase fish populations for the ever increasing human population ... -
The Coral Triangle Atlas: An integrated online spatial database system for improving coral reef management
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleIn this paper we describe the construction of an online GIS database system, hosted by WorldFish, which stores bio-physical, ecological and socio-economic data for the 'Coral Triangle Area' in South-east Asia and the ... -
The cost of action: CRM investment in the Philippines
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleKnowing the cost of investment in coastal resources management (CRM) is important especially in understanding the cost of undertaking one and ascertaining whether the outcomes are worth the money spent. In the Philippines, ... -
The Current status of aquaculture and aquafeed production in Bangladesh
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleOver the last decade, dramatic increases in the production of a variety of species from commercial aquaculture systems and sharp increases in per capita fish consumption have occurred in Bangladesh. This transition has ... -
The development of tilapia culture in Taiwan
(1984)Type: Journal ArticleThe recent growth of Tilapia culture in Taiwan is discussed, describing the species involved. The major cultured tilapias are now all-male hybrids and red tilapias. -
The devil is in the details - the carbon footprint of a shrimp
(2018)Type: OtherLetter to the editor on the carbon emission of shrimp culture on mangrove forests as reported by Kauffman and colleagues. -
The Differential effects of food safety regulations on animal products trade: The case of crustacean product trade
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleChloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that was historically used as a veterinary drug for farm animal disease treatment purposes and it is currently used in human treatment; however, this is a banned substance. ... -
The Don Sahong dam and Mekong fisheries
(2007)Type: BriefA science brief on the effects of the construction of Don Sahong dam on fisheries in the Mekong estuary. -
The economics and management of Thai marine fisheries
(1987)Type: Working PaperThe study documents the profitability of the trawl fishing, the poverty of small-scale fishermen, the heavy overfishing of the Gulf of Thailand, and the discrepancy between the catching power of the Thai fishing industry ... -
The economics of catfish farming in central Thailand
(1982)Type: ReportA survey of 41 catfish farms was undertaken to ascertain why production has been falling since 1974. The major factors influencing production were found, and guidelines for increased profitability provided. -
The economics of seaweed farming in the Philippines
(1989)Type: Journal ArticleDevelopments in the seaweed farming industry in the Philippines are outlined. A large part of the coastline is ideal for seaweed farming; the 2 species of Eucheuma cultivated commercially are E. cottonii and E. spinosum . ... -
The Economics of Shrimp farming in Selected Asian Countries
(2006)Type: Book ChapterThis paper discusses the status of shrimp farming and evaluates the level of profitability, the relative competitiveness in the production and trade of shrimp, and the technical efficiency of shrimp production in the major ...
