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Can the age of the tropical species be determined by otolith measurement?: a study using Pristipomoides filamentosus (Pisces: Lutjanidae) from the Mahe Plateau, Seychelles
Type: Journal Article
The sagittal otoliths of bluespot jobfish (Pristipomoides flamentosus) from the Mahe Plateau, Seychelles, were examined for growth rings using light microscopy. Banding with putative annual and monthly frequency were ...
The Role of Fish in the First 1,000 Days in Zambia
Type: Journal Article
Fish is especially rich in essential omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and micronutrients, including bioavailable calcium, iron and zinc. Fish features prominently in the diet of most, especially poor, Zambians. ...
The status of women’s empowerment in the aquaculture sector in Kenya
Type: Journal Article
Purpose
Women’s empowerment remains a key development challenge in Kenya. The purpose of this study is to attempt to understand the status of women’s empowerment and the key contributors to their disempowerment in Kenya’s ...
An account of fisheries development in the Republic of Djibouti with notes on the growth and mortality of three species of groupers
Type: Journal Article
A brief description of fisheries development in Djibouti is given, with emphasis on the major constraints that have to date limited the increase of fishing effort. Estimates of L sub( infinity ) obtained through Wetherall ...
Fish Acquisition and Consumption in the African Great Lakes Region through a Food Environment Lens: A Scoping Review
Type: Journal Article
Effective actions for the fishery and aquaculture sectors to contribute toward improving nutrition rely on an understanding of the factors influencing fish intake, particularly amongst vulnerable populations. This scoping ...
Genetic variation in wild populations and farmed stocks of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Madagascar
Type: Journal Article
Four farmed stocks and four wild populations of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which was first introduced to Madagascar sixty years ago, were assayed for genetic variation at nine microsatellite loci to determine ...
Population parameters of Sardinella species in the coastal waters of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Type: Journal Article
Population parameters of Sardinella species from the artisanal purse seine and ring net fisheries of the Dar es Salaam area, Tanzania, were investigated based on length-frequency data, analyzed with FAO's LFSA and ICLARM's ...
Water allocation using system dynamic modelling in the aquaculture integrated with small-scale irrigation systems in Malawi
Type: Journal Article
The agricultural sector is faced with numerous challenges including climate change and water scarcity in many developing countries. In order to address scarcity and improve water use efficiency for rural farmers, fish ...
Sensory panel results of a dried fish powder supplement among caregivers and young children in Zambia
Type: Journal Article
Objective: To evaluate the acceptability of traditional Zambian dishes fortified with Complementary Food for AfricaþDried Fish Powder (ComFAþFish), a locally sourced protein/micronutrient blend designed to impact nutrient ...
Feasibility of Cage Culture on Lake Malawi, Part 1: Physical, Chemical and Biological Processes
Type: Journal Article
The feasibility of cage culture in Malawi was fully evaluated using standard procedures involving a sub-model of dissolved oxygen and phosphorus budget models to compute carrying capacities in relation to bathymetric ...