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On traditional knowledge, fish and databases: a call for contributions
Type: Journal Article
Towards the index of all known species: The Catalogue of Life, its rationale, design and use
Type: Journal Article
The Catalogue of Life, created by Species 2000 and the Integrated Taxonomic Information System, has the ambitious aim of creating a uniform and validated index of the world’s known species for use as a practical tool in ...
Communicating the value of international grey literature: the Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) experience
Type: Book Chapter
In collaboration with its partners, FAO Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) has worked across multiple platforms to raise awareness and understanding of the effective promotion of grey literature to the managers ...
Announcing the release of FishBase 96
Type: Journal Article
FishBase is a computerized encyclopedia of fishes developed at International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) with the support of the European Commission and in collaboration with a large number of ...
FishBase species profile: Rhincodon typus (Smith, 1828) whale shark
Type: Journal Article
Whale shark as listed in the Fishbase database was described.
Why the data gaps in Indian aquaculture need to be addressed to contribute to its efficient and sustainable development
Type: Brief
Identification of the data gaps can help determine the appropriate methods to improve aquaculture farm operation, production and market access, as well as community capacity. The data gaps can be addressed by
creating a ...
Computer-aided approaches to identification. III: (Conclusion) . Modern databases
Type: Journal Article
Modern databases can be successfully used to develop computer-based identification systems. In a first case study, fish larvae were identified with an average of three easily obtained characters. In a second case study, ...
Global documentation of fish introductions: the growing crisis and recommendations for action.
Type: Journal Article
Fish provides 15% of the total animal protein in human diets. It is also the primary source of livelihood for 35 million people (30 M in Asia and 2.6 M in Africa). The increase in global population and demand for fish ...
Simple identification tools in Fishbase
Type: Conference Paper
Simple identification tools for fish species were included in the FishBase information system from its inception. Early tools made use of the relational model and characters like fin ray meristics. Soon pictures and drawings ...
Strategies for the sustainability of online open-access biodiversity databases
Type: Journal Article
Scientists should ensure that high quality research information is readily available on the Internet so society is not dependant on less authoritative sources. Many scientific projects and initiatives publish information ...