Browsing WorldFish Community by Author "Wahab, M.A."
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Balancing carrots and sticks: incentives for sustainable hilsa fishery management in Bangladesh
Dewhurst-Richman, N.; Mohammed, E.Y.; Ali, M.L.; Hassan, K.; Wahab, M.A.; Ahmed, Z.F.; Islam, M.M.; Bladon, A.; Haldar, G.C.; Ahmed, C.S.; Majumder, M.K.; Hossain, M.M.; Rahman, A.; Hussein, B. (2016)Type: ReportCentre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) and Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in collaboration with the Bangladesh government’s Department of Fisheries in 2013–2016 for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of ... -
Breeding and culture status of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha, Ham. 1822) in South Asia: a review
Sahoo, A.K.; Wahab, M.A.; Phillips, M.; Rahman, A.; Padiyar, A.; Puvanendran, V.; Bangera, R.; Belton, B.; De, D.K.; Meena, D.K.; Behera, B.K.; Sharma, A.P.; Bhaumik, U.; Mohanty, B.P.; Choudhury, S.R.; Mohan, C.V.; Michael Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286 (2016)Type: Journal ArticleThe Hilsa shad, Tenualosa ilisha popularly known as 'Hilsa', is one of the most commercially important fish species in South Asian countries. The species is widely distributed from the Persian Gulf to Bay of Bengal and ... -
Catch trend and stock assessment of Hilsa Tenualosa ilisha using digital image measured length-frequency data
Rahman, M.J.; Wahab, M.A.; Amin, S.M.; Nahiduzzaman, M.; Romano, N.; Nahiduzzaman Md: 0000-0002-5152-992X; Mohammad Rahman: 0000-0003-4090-7339 (2018)Type: Journal ArticleIn the present study, digital imaging was used to measure length-frequency data from all major migratory habitats of Hilsa. This investigation appears to be the first to generate information using this technique regarding ... -
Effects of C/N ratio and periphyton substrates on pond ecology and production performance in giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (De Man, 1879) and tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) polyculture system
Haque, M.R.; Islam, M.A.; Rahman, M.M.; Shirin, M.F.; Wahab, M.A.; Azim, M.E.; Muhammad Rahman: 0000-0002-7305-8292 (2015)Type: Journal ArticleThe production performances of giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus in C/N-controlled periphyton-based polyculture systems were evaluated in triplicate. The result of this ... -
Enhancing benefits from polycultures including tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) within integrated pond-dike systems: a participatory trial with households of varying socio-economic level in rural and peri-urban areas of Bangladesh
Karim, M.; Little, D.C.; Kabir, M.S.; Verdegem, M.J.C.; Telfer, T.; Wahab, M.A.; Manjurul Karim: 0000-0003-4280-3568 (2011)Type: Journal ArticleLinkages between the fish ponds and surrounding land for horticulture are a distinctive feature of farming households in Bangladesh. It was hypothesised that integration of fish ponds in integrated farming system enhances ... -
Food and feeding ecology of hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) in Bangladesh’s Meghna River basin
Hasan, K.M.M.; Ahmed, Z.F.; Wahab, M.A.; Mohammed, E.Y. (2016)Type: Working PaperHilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) is one of the most important tropical fish of the Indo-Pacific region, especially in Bangladeshi waters. The hilsa fishery has declined significantly since 2002 mainly due to overfishing, ... -
Impacts of fish sanctuaries on production and biodiversity of fish and prawn in Dopi beel, Joanshahi haor, Kishoregonj.
Azher, S.A.; Dewan, S.; Wahab, M.A.; Habib, M.A.B.; Mustafa, M.G. (2007)Type: Journal ArticleThe impacts of sanctuary on fish production and fish biodiversity were investigated in Dopi beel in Joanshahi haor over a period of two years from January 2004 to December 2005. Broadly two different types of materials ... -
Increased production of small fish in wetlands combats micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh
Thilsted, S.H.; Wahab, M.A. (2014)Type: BriefIncreased production of mola and other small fish can be achieved through stock enhancement and sustainable management of natural wetlands. Enhanced fish production can increase consumption and provide nutritional benefits, ... -
Influence of seasons, habitat sanctuaries, gears and environmental variables on the catches of hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) in Bangladesh waters
Jalilur Rahman, M.; Nurul Amin, S.M.; Nahiduzzaman, M.; Wahab, M.A.; Romano, N.; Nahiduzzaman Md: 0000-0002-5152-992X; Mohammad Rahman: 0000-0003-4090-7339 (2018)Type: Journal ArticleThe present study was undertaken to determine the influence of season, habitat sanctuaries, gear and physico-chemical features on the catches of hilsa shad in Bangladesh waters. -
Mouth morphological development of Hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) larvae collected from Meghna Estuary, Bangladesh
Riar, Md G.G.; Ara, R.; Amin, S.M.N.; Kamarudin, M.S.; Wahab, M.A.; Raushon, N.A.; Arockiaraj, J.; Arshad, A. (2018)Type: Journal ArticleThis study was conducted to understand the mouth development during different larval stages of T. ilisha, which might assist in their aquaculture such as choosing the most appropriate live food. -
Nourishing Bangladesh with micronutrient-rich small fish
Thilsted, S.H.; Wahab, M.A. (2014)Type: BriefIncreasing the quantity and frequency of small fish consumption can boost nutrition, health and well-being of the people of Bangladesh. Small fish are rich in micronutrients, particularly vitamin A, iron, zinc and calcium, ... -
Nutrient composition of important fish species in Bangladesh and potential contribution to recommended nutrient intakes
Bogard, J.R.; Thilsted, S.H.; Marks, G.C.; Wahab, M.A.; Hossain, M.A.R.; Jakobsen, J.; Stangoulis, J. (2015)Type: Journal ArticleFish, in Bangladesh where malnutrition remains a significant development challenge, is an irreplaceable animal-source food in the diet of millions. However, existing data on the nutrient composition of fish do not reflect ... -
Payments for hilsa fish (Tenualosa ilisha) conservation in Bangladesh
Wahab, M.A.; Phillips, M.J.; Mohammad, E.Y.; Michael Phillips: 0000-0002-0282-0286 (2013)Type: Book ChapterHilsa was once abundantly available in the 100 rivers of Bangladesh. Fishermen used to catch plenty of hilsa which were sold fresh to the local and urban markets. It was a cheap fish and was affordable even to the poor. ... -
Polyculture of carps and mola in ponds and ponds connected to rice fields
Thilsted, S.H.; Wahab, M.A. (2014)Type: BrochureThroughout Bangladesh, there are more than 4.2 million household ponds. Regardless of their size and seasonality, whether they are isolated or connected to rice fields, each of these ponds has the potential to enhance its ... -
Pond polyculture technologies combat micronutrient deficiencies and increase household income in Bangladesh
Thilsted, S.H.; Wahab, M.A. (2014)Type: BriefTwo sustainable, low-cost pond polyculture technologies have been developed to culture carps and mola in ponds, and culture carps and mola in ponds connected to rice fields. These technologies can increase total fish ... -
Social considerations of large river sanctuaries: A case study from the hilsa shad fishery in Bangladesh
Islam, M.M.; Aktar, R.; Nahiduzzaman, M.; Barman, B.K.; Wahab, M.A.; Benoy Kumar Barman: 0000-0003-0554-2207; Nahiduzzaman Md: 0000-0002-5152-992X (2018)Type: Journal ArticleThe establishment of a sanctuary is often suggested as an effective strategy for ecological restoration, though social aspects of such attempts are often overlooked. This study analyzed the socioeconomic status of 248 ... -
The adoption process of ricefield-based fish seed production in Northwest Bangladesh: an understanding through quantitative and qualitative investigation
Haque, M.M.; Little, D.C.; Barman, B.K.; Wahab, M.A.; Benoy Kumar Barman: 0000-0003-0554-2207 (2010)Type: Journal ArticleThe purpose of the study was to understand the adoption process of ricefield based fish seed production (RBFSP) that has been developed, promoted and established in Northwest Bangladesh. Quantitative investigation based ...











