WorldFish Community: Recent submissions
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Spatial and temporal patterns of consumption of animal-source foods in Tanzania
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleAnimal-source foods (ASF) are an important source of nutrients in many developing countries. However, there is limited information on the demand for ASF and the factors influencing their consumption. This study assessed ... -
Genome-wide association analysis of adaptation to oxygen stress in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleBackground: Tilapia is one of the most abundant species in aquaculture. Hypoxia is known to depress growth rate, but the genetic mechanism by which this occurs is unknown. In this study, two groups consisting of 3140 fish ... -
Accelerating climate resilience of aquatic food systems
(2021)Type: BriefClimate change impacts on aquatic food systems place vulnerable communities with limited adaptive capacities at most risk. Policy and investment interventions require a positive bias in favor of the most vulnerable. Building ... -
Gender Equality in Coral Reef Socio-ecological Systems
(2021)Type: OtherThe purpose of this project, which comprises literature review, technical and policy outputs, is to increase the levels of awareness and knowledge among CRRI partners and the wider development and conservation communities ... -
Advancing Gender Equality for Equitable Livelihoods in Coral Reef Social-ecological Systems
(2021)Type: BriefThis brief is intended for policymakers and policy influencers in national, multilateral and funding agencies who are committed to advancing gender equality in coral reef social ecological systems. It provides recommendations ... -
Gender Transformative Approaches for Advancing Gender Equality in Coral Reef Social-ecological Systems
(2021)Type: BriefCARE’s work in food and water systems seeks to contribute to realization of the rights to food, water and nutrition security of women small-scale producers and their families. CARE believes that approaches to building ... -
Four strategies to achieve inclusive and equitable aquatic food systems
(2021)Type: BlogGrowing evidence points to gender equality playing a key role in aquatic food systems’ crucial contributions to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Despite recent progress in advancing gender equality and ... -
Press Release: Strengthened research collaboration boosts sustainable, equitable aquaculture in Africa
(2021)Type: News Item/Press ItemIn a move to foster new opportunities for nutritious food and local livelihoods, WorldFish has strengthened its research partnership with the Lake Victoria Fishing Organization (LVFO) to guide the development of sustainable ... -
Assessing the Potential for Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Cambodia
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleInland capture fisheries are central to livelihoods and food security in Cambodia, but are under threat from growing anthropogenic pressures. Policy discourse in Cambodia increasingly frames aquaculture as a viable alternative ... -
Bangladeshi actress Jannatul Peya champions women in aquatic food systems
(2021)Type: BlogWorldFish's initiative to increase women's empowerment through small fish production in Bangladesh's northern provinces of Rangpur and Rajshahi was featured on Colours FM 101.6 radio show Women in Aquaculture and Nutrition. ... -
Women in Nutrition and Aquaculture in Bangladesh
(2021)Type: VideoWorldFish's initiative to increase women's empowerment through small fish production in Bangladesh's northern provinces of Rangpur and Rajshahi was featured on Colours FM 101.6 radio show Women in Aquaculture and Nutrition. -
How to enhance the sustainability and inclusiveness of smallholder aquaculture production systems in Zambia?
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleFish is a key source of income, food, and nutrition in Zambia, although unlike in the past, capture fisheries no longer meet the national demand for fish. Supply shortfalls created an opportunity to develop the aquaculture ... -
Participatory planning and implementation of fish-based livelihood innovations in Timor-Leste
(2021)Type: ReportThis report documents the process, outcomes and lessons identified from a 4-year coastal livelihoods enhancement project in Timor-Leste using a participatory approach with two groups of people (40 participants in total) ... -
Integrated rice and fish systems
(2021)Type: BriefIntegrated rice-fish systems generate multiple benefits, including improved incomes, availability of diverse nutritious foods, livelihood options for women and youth, species and ecosystem biodiversity, resource efficiency, ... -
Aquatic foods in food-based dietary guidelines around the world
(2021)Type: Internal ReportAquatic foods are an indispensable source of multiple micronutrients and omega-3 fatty acids that are important for growth, cognitive development and cardiovascular health. Globally, these foods provide 3.3 billion people ... -
Technical efficiency of small-scale aquaculture in Myanmar: Does women’s participation in decision-making matter?
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleEfficient use of inputs is crucial for sustainable aquaculture productivity growth, increased profitability, and improved livelihoods in developing countries. Studies have shown that women’s participation in decision-making ... -
Consumption practices in transition: Rural-urban migration and the food fish system in Myanmar
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleThis article explores the reconfigurations of fish consumption practices in Myanmar in a context of rapid urbanization and changing availability of wild and farmed fish. Using a social practice lens, we analyze how everyday ... -
Environmental performance of blue foods
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleFish and other aquatic foods (blue foods) present an opportunity for more sustainable diets. Yet comprehensive comparison has been limited due to sparse inclusion of blue foods in environmental impact studies relative to ... -
Aquaculture will be key to global food and nutrition security
(2021)Type: BlogAquaculture already plays a significant role in food and nutrition security but to reach its full potential, it needs to innovate and anticipate coming challenges. Yet, in order to reach its full potential and deliver ... -
FishNutrients: launching nutrient data on fish in FishBase
(2021)Type: VideoShort summary for the launch of FishBase database layer.



















