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Fish for a food secure and prosperous Egypt
Type: Poster
Infographic on farmed tilapia as a nutritious food source in Egypt.
Azolla as a fish food
Type: Journal Article
The potential of Azolla as food for fish is discussed with respect to various experiments undertaken using tilapia.
The rural context of giant clam mariculture in Solomon Islands: an anthropological study
Type: Report
Highlights the traditional importance of giant clams, and how participatory farming research can best be carried out within the islands' culture.
Perspectives on women in fisheries in north America
Type: Conference Paper
Women in the fisheries in the United States have varied roles. They range from the most traditional - that of a fisherman's wife and support-partner in his business - to that of scientists and researchers in fisheries-related ...
Fish supply and food security for Africa
Type: Brief
Fish is an important food for over 400 million Africans, contributing essential proteins, minerals and micronutrients to their diets. Paradoxically, despite the high dependence on fish as a source of animal protein, fish ...
Quick fish sampling guide for disease diagnostics - Bacteriology sampling guide
Type: Tool
Bacterial diseases represent one of the major impediments to sustainable aquaculture. Routine screening for bacterial pathogens at various life stages of tilapia, carp and catfish a are important to minimize their introduction ...
Cost effective aquaponics for food security and income of farming households in coastal Bangladesh
Type: Journal Article
The word ‘aquaponics’ is a combination of ‘aquaculture’ (fish farming) and hydroponics (cultivation in water). It raises both vegetables and fish in a limited space at a relatively low financial cost by adding diversification ...
Damage schedule: an alternative approach for evaluation of coastal resources
Type: Journal Article
Valuation of natural resources and cnviroiimental assets is a key aspect of successful resource management. In complex systems such as those of coastal areas, decisionmakers usually face the conflicting issues of resource ...
Economic seaweed resources and their management in eastern Indonesia
Type: Journal Article
The article focuses on the economic seaweed resources and production in eastern Indonesia and how the fishers in the country adjust their system in managing the resources. Particular attention is given to seaweed which can ...
Wetlands
Type: Book Chapter
After commencing with a summary of the current status, importance and productivity of natural wetlands, the chapter reviews the contribution of wetland ecological functions to sustaining vital ecosystem services. Wetlands ...