WorldFish Community: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Coral reef conservation in Solomon Islands: Overcoming the policy implementation gap.
(2020)Type: Internal ReportThis policy gap analysis identifies threats to coral reefs, evaluates the effectiveness of the existing legal framework to address these threats, and formulates recommendations to strengthen community-based natural resource ... -
Inland fisheries critical for the diet quality of young children in sub-Saharan Africa
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAnimal-source foods (ASF), such as fish, provide a critical source of nutrients for dietary quality and optimal growth of children. In sub-Saharan Africa, children often consume monotonous cereal-based diets, a key determinate ... -
Illustrated guideline on how to finalize the reporting of Milestones via the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) platform
(2021)Type: PresentationThis is an illustrated guideline created to support the Center's Research Program (CRP) annual reporting process via the MEL platform. -
Illustrated guideline on how to report Milestones via the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) platform
(2021)Type: PresentationThis is an illustrated guideline created to support the Center's Research Program (CRP) annual reporting process via the MEL platform. -
Lived experiences: Small-scale fishers and fishworkers share their stories
(2020)Type: BlogMillions of people across the globe work in and around small-scale fisheries, which provides them and their communities with vital income, food and nutrition and sustains their culture. Here, we hear from fishers and ... -
An overview of the role research and academia play in the implementation of the SSF Guidelines
(2020)Type: BlogThe importance of Information, research and communication for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries is at the heart of Chapter 11 of the SSF Guidelines. The Illuminating Hidden Harvests study is one example of how FAO ...