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    • Research and education for the development of integrated crop-livestock-fish farming systems in the tropics 

      Edwards, P.; Pullin, R.S.V.; Gartner, J.A. (1988)
      Type: Working Paper
      There is a vast potential for Asia's numerous and needy small-scale farmers to enjoy the benefits of integration of aquaculture into farming systems. This publication attempts to create a framework for an interdisciplinary ...

    • Tilapia genetic resources for aquaculture 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (ed.) (1988)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      Tilapia culture in Asia and other non African countries is practiced on a narrow genetic base. In contrast, African countries, many of which need assistance to develop their own aquaculture sectors, hold the global wealth ...

    • Brackishwater aquaculture: threat to the environment 

      Saclauso, C.A. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Details are given of developments in the Philippines regarding the conversion of mangrove forests intobrackishwater fishponds, considering in particular environmental implications. Social and human costs and ecological ...

    • Aspects of the fishery and biology of small pelagic fishes at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

      Nhwani, L.B.; Makwaia, E.D. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      The findings are presented of an investigated conducted to determine the seasonal availability, distribution, abundance and biology of the small pelagic species occurring along the coast of Tanzania. Data are provided ...

    • The controversy over Nile perch, Lates niloticus, in Lake Victoria, East Africa 

      Acere, T.O. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      A discussion is presented on the topic of introductions of Nile perch (Lates niloticus ) into Lake Victoria. Introductions were mainly conducted to increase fish populations for the ever increasing human population ...

    • Polyculture of tilapia with shrimp in China 

      Ger, G.C. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Polyculture of tilapias (Oreo¬chromis niloticus and 0. mossambicus/O. niloticus hybrid) with shrimp (Penaeus orientalis) has been investigated several times in China since 1981. The results have caused much debate. ...

    • Fish culture in homestead tanks in Nigeria: practices, problems and prospects 

      Anyanwu, P.; Ezenwa, B.; Uzukwu, P. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      The results are presented of a 2-year study conducted regarding management practices and problems associated with raising fish in concrete tanks in Nigeria. The location and construction of the tanks, which were used ...

    • Integrated rice-fish culture: increased productivity from deepwater ricelands in West Bengal 

      Mukhopadhyay, P.K.; Das, D.N.; Roy, B. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      A discussion is presented on the potential for integrated rice-fish culture systems in West Bengal as a means of not only increasing animal protein production but also of generating income for rural residents. Surveys ...

    • A fish farmers cooperative in the Central African Republic 

      Berube, M. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Since March 1987, there has been an experimental fish farmers cooperative near Bangui, in the Central African Republic. Its objective is to increase the productivity of existing ponds: currently 2-3 mt/ha/year. Previous ...

    • Techniques for handling large pond and farm datasets 

      Prien, M.; Milstein, A. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      Details are given of techniques to be used in the handling of large amounts of data in the field of aquaculture. Two examples are given where different types of multivariate data analyses are performed on the compiled datasets to ...

    • Microcomputer use in experimental aquaculture: hardware requirements, part 1: microcomputer and UPS 

      Vakily, J.M. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      A discussion is presented as to the use of microcomputers in fishery science. Background information is given regarding the purchase of microcomputer hardware and various aspects to be considered are examined.

    • Growing fish in cages 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Atmadja, G.W.; Rusydi; Safari, A. (1989)
      Type: Brief
      Illustrates in comics format simple techniques in growing fish in cages as used in two important reservoirs in Indonesia. The methods can be easily adapted to other sites.

    • Growing fish in pen systems 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Rusydi; Safari, A.; Atmadja, G.W. (1989)
      Type: Brief
      Describes and fully illustrates in comics format the techniques for growing fish in pen systems, adapted from the techniques developed for two important reservoirs in Indonesia.

    • ICLARM and South-south technology transfer: Philippine aquaculture technology and Indonesia Part I 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Zainal, S.; Effendi, P. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      A historical account is given of the discovery of Tilapia mossambica and its culture in Indonesia and the resulting success in Java of this species in rural development programs. Consequent introduction of this species to ...

    • ICLARM and South-South technology transfer: Philippine aquaculture technology and Indonesia. Part II 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Bimbao, M.A.; Zainal, S.; Effendi, P. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Details are given of the tilapia hatchery systems used in the Philippines i.e., the "hapa" floating hatcheries and the backyard pond hatcheries, and their applications in Indonesia. Experiments are being conducted in ...

    • Sewage fish cages of Kota Cianjur, Indonesia 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Effendi, P. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      An account is given of the cage culture system used in sewage canals in Indonesia. The fish cages used at Kota Cianjur for the culture of Cyprinus carpio are described.

    • Red tides: of the dinoflagellate Pyrodinium cause paralytic shellfish poisoning on both sides of the tropical Pacific 

      Maclean, J.L. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Over 40 Researchers from the six ASEAN countries, and from Australia, Canada, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Central America and the USA, participated in a Management and Training Workshop on Pyrodinium Red Tides, held 23-30 May ...

    • Third world aquaculture and the environment 

      Pullin, R.S.V. (1989)
      Type: Journal Article
      Aquaculture systems in developing countries are examined considering their environmental impact as well as benefits for producers. Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive systems are examined. Destruction of the naturale ...

    • Who's working on aquaculture in mangroves? 

      Vega, M.J.M. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      Mangrove areas around the world have been a traditional site for aquaculture on account of their regular water supply and proximity to seed source. This article characterizes the literature on this subject. We used the ...

    • The fish artists 

      Maclean, J.L. (1988)
      Type: Journal Article
      The advantages of a fish painting over a photograph are many. Usually the fish photographed is dead, so its color has probably changed; the fins have to be propped up and damage often occurs. In life, a fish rarely extends ...