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Growth studies of sciaenids from Mumbai waters using the Bhattacharya method
Type: Journal Article
Length frequency data of six sciaenids (Johnius macrorhynus, J. vogleri, Otolithes cuvieri, J. sina, Pennahia macrophthalamus, J. dussumieri) were collected from shrimp trawlers at New Ferry Wharf and Sasson Docks landing ...
The WorldFish Center: Malawi
Type: Brief
The role of the WorldFish Center is to research and disseminate appropriate aquaculture and fisheries technologies for sustainable agricultural intensification. To achieve these goals the WorldFish Center works in partnership ...
Climate variability and the Peruvian scallop fishery: the role of formal institutions in resilience building
Type: Journal Article
Peru experiences recurrent ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) events during which the Peruvian bay scallop (Argopecten purpuratus) undergoes substantial changes in its stock size. In the North of the country strong warm ...
Roles of ponds in integrated agriculture-aquaculture systems
Type: Book Chapter
The effects of adding an aquaculture pond to existing farming operations on nutrient use efficiency and productivity were explored. Ponds can be used to cycle nutrients from agricultural by-products such as manures and ...
Reproductive season of the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus in the coastal waters of northern Brazil
Type: Journal Article
The spawning season of the Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus (Latreille) was identified based on adult specimens collected monthly off northeastern Brazil, from August 1982 to July 1988. The maturity indices used ...
Is ANOVA powerful enough for analyzing replicated pond expriments?
Type: Journal Article
Aquaculture pond experiments, like agricultural crop trials, are often designed according to the statistical rules of replication and randomization: several treatments are applied to a number of experimental units (in this ...
On using other people's data
Type: Journal Article
A discussion is presented as to when and how to use another person's data in the field of fishery sciences. Procedures to be taken for the use of published and technically unpublished material are outlined.
Meeting the food and nutrition needs of the poor: the role of fish and the opportunities and challenges emerging from the rise of aquaculture
Type: Journal Article
People who are food and nutrition insecure largely reside in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and for many, fish represents a rich source of protein, micronutrients and essential fatty acids. The contribution of fish to household ...
The commercial fishery of the middle Nyong River, Cameroon: productivity and environmental threats
Type: Journal Article
Fishing methods, catches, fish species diversity, water quality and diets were examined in the middle Nyong River basin of south-central Cameroon over five years. Out of 79 indigenous species from the upper and middle Nyong ...
Influence of seasons, habitat sanctuaries, gears and environmental variables on the catches of hilsa shad (Tenualosa ilisha) in Bangladesh waters
Type: Journal Article
The 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.