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    • Valuing Recreational and Conservation Benefits of Coral Reefs-the Case of Balinao, Philippines 

      Almed, M.; Umali, G.M.; Chiew Kieok Chong; Rull, M.F.; Garcia, M.C. (2007)
      Type: Journal Article
      The recognition of previous termrecreationalnext term and conservation benefits of coral reefs globally provides a sound economic rationale for their management. The value of previous termrecreationalnext term and conservation ...

    • Valuing small fish from mosquito nets: A comment on Jones & Unsworth (2019) 

      Tilley, A.; Mills, D.J.; Short, R.; Kolding, J.; Alexander Tilley: 0000-0002-6363-0945; David Jonathan Mills: 0000-0003-0181-843X (2020)
      Type: Journal Article
      A critique of a paper in Ambio that labels the capture of small fish as unsustainable without adequate consideration of the dynamics of fish populations.

    • Variable number of tandem repeats in the mitochondrial DNA of Dascyllus trimaculatus 

      Chen, C.A.; Ablan, M.C.A.; McManus, J.W.; Bell, J.D.; Tuan, V.S.; Cabanban, A.S.; Shao, K.T. (2004)
      Type: Journal Article
      The primary structure of the Dascyllus trimaculatus mitochondrial (mt) control region was determined, and conserved features were identified based on sequence comparisons to other teleostean fish species. Three ...

    • Variation in short-term survival of culture sandfish (Holothuria scabra) released in mangrove-seagrass and coral reef flat habitats in Solomon Islands 

      Dance, S.K.; Lane, I.; Bell, J.D. (2003)
      Type: Journal Article
      The specific aims of our study were: (1) to determine whether cultured juvenile H. scabra released near mangrove–seagrass and coral reef flat habitats suffered different levels of predation, and (2) to identify the predators ...

    • Variation in short-term survival of cultured sandfish (Holothuria scabra) released in mangrove-seagrass and coral reef flat habitats in Solomon Islands 

      Dance, S.K.; Lane, I.; Bell, J.D. (2003)
      Type: Journal Article
      Juvenile cultured sandfish (Holothuria scabra) with a mean size of 35.6 F11.4 S.D. were released on soft substrata near mangrove–seagrass and lagoonal coral reef flat habitats in the Western Province of Solomon Islands. ...

    • Variations in isotope incorporation rates and trophic discrimination factors of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes in scales from three European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) populations 

      Rodde, C.; de Verdal, H.; Lefebvre, S.; Mennit, C.; Vandeputte, M.; Clota, F.; Allal, F.; McKenzie, D.; Benzie, J.; Nahon, S.; John Benzie: 0000-0001-9599-8683 (2020)
      Type: Journal Article
      Carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) stable isotope analyses are used in marine ecology to study trophic relationships and migrations of species since they reflect dietary sources consumed which may vary geographically. ...

    • Vertical agriculture: Homestead horticulture suspended in sacks 

      Hossain, E.; Nurun Nabi, S.M.; Kaminski, A. (2015)
      Type: Brief
      Suspending horticulture in sacks above the ground can result in higher levels of productivity for vegetables when the challenges of unfertile or saline soil, flooding, waterlogging, and land and water constraints are ...

    • Vertical agriculture: Suspended horticulture in towers 

      Hossain, E.; Nurun Nabi, S.M.; Kaminski, A. (2015)
      Type: Brief
      The farmers of Bangladesh face many challenges associated with climate change and increases in population. Rising salinity, waterlogging, flooding and storm surges, coupled with a growing population that is expected to ...

    • Viability and resilience of small-scale fisheries through cooperative arrangements 

      Hardy, P.Y.; Béné, C.; Doyen, L.; Pereau, J.C.; Mills, D. (2016)
      Type: Journal Article
      The small-scale fisheries sector in many Pacific islands is facing increasing challenges in relation to resource availability, economic opportunity, and demographic and social pressure. In particular, intensifying cash-oriented ...

    • Vibriosis outbreaks in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) caused by Vibrio mimicus and V. cholerae 

      Elgendy, M.; Abdelsalam, M.; M. Kenawy, A.; Ali, S.E.; Shimaa El Sayed Mohamed Ali: 0000-0002-0227-8124 (2022)
      Type: Journal Article
      Vibriosis is a common disease in aquaculture. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) farmed within some commercial fish farms in Kafr El-Sheikh governorate Egypt showed signs of disease and exhibited heavy mortality. In order ...

    • Video on Climate Risk Reduction in Aquaculture 

      Rahman, M.; Anisuzzaman, A. (2020)
      Type: Video
      Just like feed, lime, fertilizer, and so on, weather is an input for aquaculture. We grow fish better in good weather. Unfavorable weather events hamper the growth of fish. This is a risk for all farmers, but our farmers ...

    • Video technology applied to the management of Bahrain's marine resources 

      Uwate, K.R.; Shams, A. (1996)
      Type: Journal Article
      Video technology has been used as a tool in research for many years. However, its widespread use as a fisheries management tool has been limited due to its relatively high cost. This is changing as video technology becomes ...

    • Village fisheries management and community-owned marine protected areas in Samoa 

      King, M.; Faasili, U. (1998)
      Type: Journal Article
      As in many tropical countries, subsistence fishers in Samoa live in discrete communities which have a high level of marine knowledge and some degree of control of adjacent waters. These factors provide an ideal basis for ...

    • Village integrated energy systems 

      Roy, R.N. (1981)
      Type: Journal Article
      The primary factors that have caused the predicament of small-scale fishermen in India are discussed and recommendations are given.

    • Village-based farming of the giant clam, Tridacna gigas (L.), for the aquarium market: initial trials in Solomon Islands 

      Bell, J.D.; Lane, I.; Gervis, M.; Soule, S.; Tafea, H. (1997)
      Type: Journal Article
      Between 1989 and 1992, small-scale grow-out trials of cultured Tridacna gigas (L.) were established at 40 coastal villages in Solomon Islands. The juvenile giant clams were delivered to village participants at a mean size ...

    • Vision 2050: changement climatique, pêche et aquaculture en Afrique de l’Ouest Du 14 au 16 avril 2010, Dakar, Sénégal 

      Badjeck, M.C.; Katikiro, R.E.; Flitner, M.; Diop, N.; Schwerdtner Máñez, K. (2011)
      Type: Report
      Ce rapport présente les activités et les résultats de l’atelier Vision 2050: Changement climatique, pêche et aquaculture en Afrique de l’Ouest. Les objectifs de l’atelier étaient de discuter les questions critiques et les ...

    • Visioning 

      The WorldFish Center (2010)
      Type: Tool
      Although the precise origins of visioning are unclear, it is a widely used tool for defining stakeholder aspirations and a vision of the future in the context of a development intervention.

    • The Vital Roles of Blue Foods in the Global Food System 

      Leape, J.; Micheli, F.; Tigchelaar, M.; Allison, E.; Basurto, X.; Bennett, A.; Bush, S.R.; Cao, L.; Crona, B.; DeClerck, F.; Fanzo, J.; Gelcich, S.; Gephart, J.; Golden, C.D.; Hicks, C.; Kishore, A.; Koehn, Z.; Little, D.; Naylor, R.L.; Selig, E.R.; Short, R.; Sumaila, U.; Thilsted, S.H.; Troell, M.; Wabnitz, C.C.; Fabrice DeClerck: 0000-0002-3631-8745; Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted: 0000-0002-4041-1651 (2021)
      Type: Brief
      Blue foods – fish, invertebrates, algae and aquatic plants captured or cultured in freshwater and marine ecosystems – play a central role in food and nutrition security for billions of people and are a cornerstone of the ...

    • The vital roles of blue foods in the global food system 

      Tigchelaar, M.; Leape, J.; Micheli, F.; Allison, E.; Basurto, X.; Bennett, A.; Bush, S.R.; Cao, L.; Cheung, W.W.; Crona, B.; DeClerck, F.; Fanzo, J.; Gelcich, S.; Gephart, J.; Golden, C.D.; Halpern, B.S.; Hicks, C.; Jonell, M.; Kishore, A.; Koehn, Z.; Little, D.; Naylor, R.L.; Phillips, M.J.; Selig, E.R.; Short, R.; Sumaila, U.; Thilsted, S.H.; Troell, M.; Wabnitz, C.C.; Fabrice DeClerck: 0000-0002-3631-8745; Michael John Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286; Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted: 0000-0002-4041-1651 (2022)
      Type: Journal Article
      Blue foods play a central role in food and nutrition security for billions of people and are a cornerstone of the livelihoods, economies, and cultures of many coastal and riparian communities. Blue foods are extraordinarily ...

    • Vital statistics of marine fishes of Vanuatu 

      Pakoa, K. (1998)
      Type: Journal Article
      Vital statistics are presented for 38 marine species of Vanuatu based on previous studies conducted in the area, with parameters describing growth (6 species, 13 sets of parameters), mortality (estimates of M for 6 species), ...