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Time to reappraise rice-fish culture
Type: Journal Article
Rice-fish culture in Asia is discussed, examining reasons for the current decline in the practice. Factors of importance for a reappraisal of rice-fish culture and development of new technologies and management systems are ...
The ICLARM Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists
Type: Journal Article
Overall history of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) from 1987 to 1996 was summarized, hightlighting some of its successes and failures. The views expressed are author's personal views.
Aquaculture training: needs and opportunities
Type: Journal Article
This article describes the current status of aquaculture training and education available to practising technicians and those from developing countries.
Aquaculture development in Nepal: pointers for success
Type: Journal Article
An account is given of carp (Cyprinidae) pond culture and cage culture systems in Nepal. Advances made in aquaculture development and future trends in the country are examined.
Fish pens of Laguna de Bay, Philippines
Type: Journal Article
Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines, has a catchment of about 290,000 ha, a surface area of about 90,000 ha, an average depth of 2.8 m and temperatures of 22-34°C, with little or no thermal stratification. ...
Stirring ponds as a possible means of increasing aquaculture production
Type: Journal Article
A discussion is presented on the topic of pond stirring in aquaculture as a means of increasing productivity of the fish ponds. Pond stirring may be done either mechanically or by using aquatic organisms (bioturbation), ...
Third world aquaculture and the environment
Type: Journal Article
Aquaculture systems in developing countries are examined considering their environmental impact as well as benefits for producers. Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive systems are examined. Destruction of the naturale ...
Tilapia production booms in the Philippines
Type: Journal Article
Tilapia is the second most popular cultured fish in the Philippines. Increased consumer demand is discussed briefly and an account is given of hatcheries, cage culture in lakes and land based grow-out systems. Future ...
Tropical aquaculture: need for a strong research base
Type: Journal Article
The authors argue that tropical aquaculture could make a significant contribution to the world fish supply, but is hindered by the absence of an adequate research base. They outline the history of aquacultural research, ...
Experimental integrated farming systems in Mexico
Type: Journal Article
Mexico, like many other Latin Amer-ican countries, is beginning to recognize the potential of integrated agriculture aquaculture systems in food production. However, Latin American experience in fish husbandry is limited ...