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Length-converted catch curves: a powerful tool for fisheries research in the Tropics (part 1)
Type: Journal Article
A number of methods are available with the help of which total mortality (Z) can be estimated from length-frequency data. Thus it is possible to obtain reasonable estimates of Z from the mean length in a representative ...
Research directions for tilapia culture
Type: Journal Article
Areas in which research is required regarding tilapia culture are indicated. The confused status of cultured stocks, a consensus on choice of species and culture methods are discussed.
Giant clams: food for the future?
Type: Journal Article
Mariculture possibilities of giant clams are discussed in detail, considering current production and consumption rates.
Rock lobster in Democratic Yemen
Type: Journal Article
Rock lobsters have been known to exist in the Aden Gulf since 1962, but the commercial catches of this valuable resource began in 1975. This short article gives an account of rock lobster fisheries in Yemen.
The pattern of fish trade
Type: Journal Article
An account is given of the general pattern regarding trade in fish products. Developed countries import more than they export, whereas developing countries import less. Problems involved and remedies are discussed, considering ...
A method for the analysis of pond growth experiments
Type: Journal Article
Pond growth experiments play an essential role in aquaculature research in assessing the growth potential of thevarious species and strains. A method is proposed for the analysis of pond growth experiments which should ...
Resolving multigear competition in nearshore fisheries
Type: Journal Article
This article briefly describes the intensive multidisciplinary 3 year research project conducted by the University of the Philippines and ICLARM to document the conditions of the fisheries and fishing communities of San ...
Suggestions for developing improved strains of tilapia
Type: Journal Article
Suggestions for controlling the domestication of tilapia improved strains are given regarding: 1) the population that serves as foundation stock; 2) the breeding system employed; and 3) the process used for selecting ...
Improvement of the socioeconomic condition of women in small-scale fishing communities
Type: Journal Article
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific was founded in 1947 under the United Nations charter to encourage the economic and social development of Asia and the Far East. ESCAP has concentrated its efforts ...