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Casting light on the hidden fishers
(2020)Type: BlogWomen contribute to the success of small-scale fisheries worldwide, playing central roles in generating income and providing protein-rich sustenance for their communities. But you’d never know it if you looked at most ... -
Putting fish ‘back on the plate’ of nutrition debate
(2019)Type: BlogResearch published recently in Nature showed that, in many developing countries, local fish species are rich in the same micronutrients that are missing from local diets. We spoke with WorldFish Honorary Fellow Eddie ... -
‘I can’t catch enough fish’: Balancing water needs for farmers and fishers in Myanmar
(2019)Type: BlogIn Myanmar, rice is seen as the main staple food and irrigation infrastructure has expanded to boost its production. But these systems continue to be designed and managed without considering the potential impacts on inland ... -
Raising a unified voice: Supporting African small-scale fishers and fish workers to be heard
(2019)Type: BlogForty representatives of fisheries and regional organizations from across Africa have called for the strengthening of existing small-scale fisheries bodies and the creation of a new pan-African platform. These actions are ... -
Respecting the other: Leading practitioner calls for greater research collaboration at MARE conference
(2019)Type: BlogA WorldFish honorary fellow has called for scientists and policymakers from around the world to listen and respect each other’s values more to better serve the fisher people of the world. This is critical to strengthening ... -
How scientific evidence can build cross-sector bridges for a better blue economy: Five questions with Dr. Gareth Johnstone, WorldFish DG
(2019)Type: BlogThe oceans’ resources are critical to life on earth, ranging from providing fish to enabling sea transport, and from mitigating climate change to tourism. These economic sectors and related policies together determine ... -
MuSIC workshop sounds positive note for visibility of small-scale fisheries
(2019)Type: BlogResearchers, journalists and representatives from governments and civil societies from across Asia have taken the first steps to form a new network in support of small-scale fisheries. The Multi-Stakeholder Information and ... -
Global study on small-scale fisheries to provide vital knowledge, recognizes UN report
(2019)Type: BlogThe Illuminating Hidden Harvests study will provide critical knowledge and information on small-scale fisheries globally, informing the way forward for sustainable development of the sector. This vital contribution was ... -
Water for fish: Sustainable inland fisheries
(2018)Type: BlogWater for fish: Sustainable inland fisheries -
Distinguishing between Nile tilapia strains using a low-density single-nucleotide polymorphism panel
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is among the most important finfish in aquaculture, particularly in Asia. Numerous genetically improved strains of Nile tilapia have been developed and disseminated through formal and ... -
Genetic parameters for black spot disease (diplopstomiasis) caused by Uvulifer sp. infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleBlack spot disease (diplopstomiasis), an external melanized host inflammatory response caused by a number of digenetic trematode parasites, results in slow growth, deformities and increased mortality among many freshwater ... -
Population, temperature and feeding rate effects on individual feed efficiency in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleUsing breeding programs to improve feed efficiency, the ratio between fish body weight gain (BWG) and feed intake (FI), could increase aquaculture sustainability through reduced feed costs and environmental impact. To this ... -
Variations in isotope incorporation rates and trophic discrimination factors of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes in scales from three European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) populations
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleCarbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) stable isotope analyses are used in marine ecology to study trophic relationships and migrations of species since they reflect dietary sources consumed which may vary geographically. ... -
The Effects of feed restriction and isolated or group rearing on the measurement of individual feed intake and estimation of feed conversion ratio in juvenile Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) for selective breeding purposes
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAccurately measuring the phenotype at the individual level is critical to the success of selective breeding programs. Feed efficiency is a key sustainability trait and is typically approached through feed conversion ratio ... -
Protective Effect of Leek Extract (Allium ampeloprasum L.) on Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Experimentally Challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleLeek (Allium ampeloprasum) is one of the most commonly used herbal foods all over the world. This study was conducted to evaluate the protective effect of leek extract on catfish experimentally challenged with Aeromonas ... -
Apparent digestibility coefficients of local palm kernel cakes, rice bran, maize bran and sago flour in the GIFT strain of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAn experiment was conducted to estimate the apparent digestibility coefficients (ADC) of macronutrients and energy of local palm kernel cakes, rice bran, maize bran and sago flour available in tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus ... -
Illustrated guideline on how to report an output on MEL
Type: PresentationThis is an illustrated guideline on how to report an output on MEL. -
Dried small fish powder provides opportunity for child health in Myanmar
(2020)Type: BlogThis blog summarised the experience of Developing dried small fish powder as a complementary food for infants and family foods for young children by engaging a local company in Myanmar. -
Gender equality is diluted in commitments made to small-scale fisheries
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleGender equality is a mainstream principle of good environmental governance and sustainable development. Progress toward gender equality in the fisheries sector is critical for effective and equitable development outcomes ... -
Intangible links between household livelihoods and food security in Solomon Islands: implications for rural development
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleLivelihood diversification has been the heartbeat of rural development projects over the past two decades. Many livelihood diversification programs are based on the often implicit assumption that introducing livelihood ...
