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Vital statistics of marine fishes of Vanuatu
Type: Journal Article
Vital statistics are presented for 38 marine species of Vanuatu based on previous studies conducted in the area, with parameters describing growth (6 species, 13 sets of parameters), mortality (estimates of M for 6 species), ...
Application of information on age and growth of fish to fishery management
Type: Book Chapter
Information on the age and growth of fish is usually related to one or several of the following items: construction of age/length keys for direct use in some assessment models (e.g. Virtual Population Analysis); estimation ...
Empirical equations for the estimation of natural mortality in Mediterranean teleosts
Type: Journal Article
Empirical relationships were established linking estimates of the instantaneous rate of natural mortality (M), the von Bertalanffy growth parameters, L sub( infinity ) (or W sub( infinity )) and K, and annual mean water ...
Rapid genomic detection of aquaculture pathogens
Type: Poster
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food sector increasingly and is recognized for its potential to alleviate poverty and hunger in small-scale systems. However, progress is limited by diseases and lack of knowledge ...
Small fishes as a resource in rural Bangladesh
Type: Journal Article
The role of small fishes in the diet of the rural poor in Bangladesh is described. Basic statistics (maximum size reached, length-weight relationships and prices) are presented for 42 species, belonging to 10 families and ...
The general von Bertalanffy growth function: possible use in the Beverton and Holt model
Type: Journal Article
Using the concept of generalized Von Bertalanffy growth formula developed by Pauly and Gasch? tz, we tried to integrate the basic equation of Beverton and Holt and to check on changes in the quantitative evaluation of ...
Fish: an issue for everyone - a concept paper for Fish for All
Type: Brochure
Fish for All is a global initiative that will create an informed inclusive public dialogue, shape a vision of the future of aquatic life, and contribute to food security and improved livelihoods for the poor in developing ...
Food and nutrition security in Sierra Leone with a focus on fish in Tonkolili District
Type: Report
Sierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa, has a population of 6.3 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.2%. Food insecurity and malnutrition are national concerns, as almost a quarter of the population is ...
The capture and culture of postlarval coral reef fish: potential for new artisanal fisheries
Type: Journal Article
This article summarises the reasons why the removal of postlarval coral reef fish should be sustainable and identify those conditions that may require restrictions to fishing for postlarvae. The authors also outline why ...
Increasing and sustaining the productivity of fish and rice in the flood-prone ecosystems in south and southeast Asia (Tag 350): final report to the International Fund Agricultural Development
Type: Report
During the rainy season in extensive river floodplains and deltaic lowlands, floods lasting several months render the land unavailable for crop production for several months each year. These waters are considerably ...