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An annotated checklist of freshwater fishes of Armenia
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleA list of freshwater fishes inhabiting lakes, reservoirs and rivers of Armenia is presented which include 39 species and subspecies belonging to 5 orders, 9 families and 29 genera. A brief description of the ecology, ... -
The case of rice-fish farmer Mang Isko from Dasmarifias, Cavite, Philippines
(2001)Type: ReportThis primer aims to give decisionmakers in governmental and non-governmental organizations and in other organizations concerned with agriculture and rural development an overview and a basis for understanding the principles ... -
White spot viral disease in penaeid shrimp-a review
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThe white spot viral disease in penaeid shrimp affects the development of the global shrimp industry. This paper reviews the viruses that cause the disease, the transmission of the virus, diagnosis and preventive measures. -
Fisheries resources and livelihood of the villagers of Chitrapara: study on fisheries resources use for livelihood and identification of fisheries extension and development needs of Gopalganj district, Bangladesh
(2001)Type: Working PaperThe objective of the present working paper is to articulate and identify areas for further training, field demonstrations and other regional issues to be addressed for the development of aquaculture in small water bodies. ... -
Twenty sea cucumbers from seas around India
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleTwenty species of sea cucumbers from India are described briefly, with photographs which will enable research workers and farmers to identify them. -
Fisheries Resource Information System and Tools (FIRST) : user manual
(2001)Type: ManualThe User Manual of the Fisheries Resource Information System and Tools (FiRST) version 2000 documents the database system that was developed under ADB-RETA 5766. As envisioned, the database system contains extant trawl ... -
Fish genetics research in member countries and institutions of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture: Proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of INGA
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsA conference proceedings of the Fifth Steering Committee Meeting of the International Network on Genetics in Aquaculture (INGA), this publication incorporates information drawn from aquaculture genetics research undertaken ... -
International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsInternational Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries presents a record of the 1998 symposium. The fisheries sector has unique problems related to women, which have to be addressed not only from a technical standpoint but ... -
A note on monoculture of Penaeus monodon in a hardwater seasonal pond
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleA study was undertaken to assess the growth performance of brackishwater tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon under monoculture in a hardwater seasonal pond in Tamil Nadu, India. A production of 209 kg/ha/110 days was attained ... -
A review of length-weight relationships of fishes from Greek marine waters
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents 649 length-weight relationships gathered from literature pertaining to 83 fish species, belonging to 34 families, throughout Greek marine waters. The value of the slope b ranged from 1.667 for Cepola ... -
Proceedings of the workshop on locally-based management of natural resources (especially living aquatic resources)
(2001)Type: Conference ProceedingsThis book contains the summaries of various sessions presented at the "Workshop on Locally-Based Management of Natural Resources" held at Neak Pean Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia during 10-11 April 2001. The workshop discussed ... -
Status and development trends of aquaculture in the near east
(2001)Type: Conference PaperAquaculture has a short history in the Near East Region. The overall aquaculture production in 1997 was below 200 000 mt, a figure that represents less than 0.5 percent of global aquaculture production. Eight of the 17 ... -
Fishing skill in developing country fisheries: the Kedah, Malaysia trawl fishery
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleFishing skill is perceived to play a crucial role in catching fish. The question arises for fishery managers as to whether or not there are observable and measurable attributes of the skipper or vessel that can be monitored ... -
Utilizing different aquatic resources for livelihoods in Asia: a resource book
(2001)Type: BookThe search for sustainable livelihood approaches to reduce poverty continues to pose a challenge to rural development planners and practitioners. Many fishers and farmers have developed methods of aquaculture that use ... -
Contribution of aquatic resources in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam: reconnaissance of two hamlets
(2001)Type: Working PaperThis study examined the dependence of two hamlets in Vietnam on aquatic resources of the Mekong River and analyzed the effects of local, national and transnational interventions on the ecological, social and economic health ... -
Retail prices of fishes in five regions of Bangladesh
(2001)Type: Working PaperThis working paper gives the (1) market prices of different species, and (2) seasonal price variations of carp fishes of Paikan Bazar, Sonkanda Bazar, Monirampur, Mahilara Bazar and Chandmuha hat Bazar, for the year January ... -
Growth and emigration of white shimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in the Mar Muerto Lagoon, Southern Mexico
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleMicrocohorts of white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, were sampled with a cast net at fortnightly intervals in the Mar Muerto Lagoon, Southern Mexico. Shrimp recruited to the lagoon throughout the sampling period (January ... -
A viability analysis for a bio-economic model
(2001)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents a simple dynamic model dealing with the management of a marine renewable resource. But instead of studying the ecological and economic interactions in terms of equilibrium or optimal control, we pay ... -
Caribbean marine protected areas project: the role of marine protected areas in fisheries management and biodiversity conservation in coral reef ecosystems: final technical report to the United Kingdom Department for International Development
(2001)Type: ReportThe purpose of this project has been to address the issue of decreased catch rates and declining income per unit of fishing effort in Jamaica's artisanal fisheries. This is an issue that is not unique to Jamaica. It is ... -
Current status of aquaculture in the Pacific Islands
(2001)Type: Conference PaperCompared with fishing, aquaculture is currently of little commercial significance to the Pacific Islands, with one important exception, black pearl farming, which is virtually confined to eastern Polynesia. Elsewhere in ...
