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Growth and mortality of dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea, Fam. Cyprinidae) in Lake Victoria
Type: Journal Article
Growth and mortality parameters of the small Lake Victoria cyprinid Rastrineobola argentea were determined from length-frequency analysis, using the ELEFAN I and II programs. The results of two sampling programs, both ...
Problems in culturing black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) the semi-intensive way: an Indian experience
Type: Journal Article
This paper details some of the problems encountered in culturing black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) the semi-intensive way in India, which include aquatic macrophytes; invasions by molluscs, jellyfish and frogs; predators; ...
Life cycle and biological parameters of several Brazilian Amazon fish species
Type: Journal Article
This contribution summarizes knowledge on the biology (population dynamics, reproduction, ecology) of 25 fish species from the Lower Amazon, Brazil, based on data from a Brazilian-German field project (IARA) and a review ...
An analysis of the multigear, multispecies fishery in the Kenyan waters of Lake Victoria
Type: Journal Article
Catch rates for both Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea) from Kenyan waters of Lake Victoria have steadily increased through the 1980s, even though the fishing effort also increased during the ...
Twenty per cent of the world fisheries catch is discarded
Type: Journal Article
In a landmark study of the annual quantity of incidental organisms discarded during fishing operations, a new estimate of 27 million tonnes worldwide has been determined.
Ecosystem maturity: towards quantification
Type: Journal Article
An attempt is made to rank 41 steady-state models of aquatic ecosystems on the basis of their maturity. Maturity is quantified using several of Odum's attributes of ecosystem maturity. It is shown that it is possible to ...
Lanternfish heaven: the future of world fisheries?
Type: Journal Article
The differences between fishes in their size, behavior and food make them more or less vulnerable to fishing pressure. Large predators, long-lived fish, most trawl species and pelagic schooling fishes will possibly become ...
Fisheries potential of village dams in northern Ghana
Type: Journal Article
Results of a twelve-month assessment of the fisheries and aquaculture potential of small waterbodies (SWBs) in the West Gonja District of Northern Ghana are presented. The primary objectives of the project were to established ...
Problems for the conservation of freshwater fish genetic resources in India and some possible solutions
Type: Journal Article
Many interconnected problems involved for the conservation of freshwater fish genetic resources of India are enumerated. Some possible solutions to the problems are also discussed.
ICLARM 1995 operational plan
Type: Report
The ICLARM 1995 Operational Plan describes the work program of the Center. It is developed within the framework of the 1994-1998 Medium-Term Plan which itself arose from an intense planning and priority-setting process ...