Browsing Sustainable aquaculture by Title
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The controversy over Nile perch, Lates niloticus, in Lake Victoria, East Africa
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleA 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 ... -
The Current status of aquaculture and aquafeed production in Bangladesh
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleOver the last decade, dramatic increases in the production of a variety of species from commercial aquaculture systems and sharp increases in per capita fish consumption have occurred in Bangladesh. This transition has ... -
The development of tilapia culture in Taiwan
(1984)Type: Journal ArticleThe recent growth of Tilapia culture in Taiwan is discussed, describing the species involved. The major cultured tilapias are now all-male hybrids and red tilapias. -
The devil is in the details - the carbon footprint of a shrimp
(2018)Type: OtherLetter to the editor on the carbon emission of shrimp culture on mangrove forests as reported by Kauffman and colleagues. -
The Differential effects of food safety regulations on animal products trade: The case of crustacean product trade
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleChloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that was historically used as a veterinary drug for farm animal disease treatment purposes and it is currently used in human treatment; however, this is a banned substance. ... -
The economics of catfish farming in central Thailand
(1982)Type: ReportA survey of 41 catfish farms was undertaken to ascertain why production has been falling since 1974. The major factors influencing production were found, and guidelines for increased profitability provided. -
The Economics of Shrimp farming in Selected Asian Countries
(2006)Type: Book ChapterThis paper discusses the status of shrimp farming and evaluates the level of profitability, the relative competitiveness in the production and trade of shrimp, and the technical efficiency of shrimp production in the major ... -
The economics of the milkfish fry and fingerling industry of the Philippines
(1981)Type: ReportAn in-depth report on all aspects of this important industry. -
The effects of aquaculture on farm household economy: a case study in Omon District, Cantho Province, Vietnam
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleA study of the farming systems in the Mekong River Delta (Vietnam) indicate that fish culture brings to the household a higher level of net farm income and family labor use. In general, adoption of fish culture is strongly ... -
The end of the line: who is most at risk from the crisis in global fisheries?
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis synopsis praises the film "The end of the line" in bringing attention to fisheries and food crisis faced by the world. However, not enough focus has been placed on African fisheries where food fish is a key component ... -
The evolution of aquaculture in African rural and economic development
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleIn Africa, aquaculture has developed only recently and so far has made only a small contribution to economic development and food security. We review developments and identify constraints to the expansion of aquaculture ... -
The evolution of aquatic agricultural systems in Southwest Bangladesh in response to salinity and other drivers of change
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleAquatic agricultural systems (AAS) in coastal Southwest Bangladesh have evolved in response to a number of stimuli and constraints including improving market access, technological change, and salinization. Farming systems ... -
The evolution of body muscle composition of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) (Burchell 1822)
(1998)Type: Journal ArticleChanges in body muscle composition of Clarias gariepinus were studied in fish reared from 1.08 g to 383 g mean body weight in a 201-day culture period. Changes in the amount of protein content, dry matter and ash free dry ... -
The farming practices and economics of aquaculture in Thailand
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThe paper reviews freshwater and coastal aquaculture practices in Thailand, and compares the productivity, costs, and benefits across various types of cultivation and various intensities of production. The paper is based ... -
The feasibility of milkfish (Chanos chanos) aquaculture in Solomon Islands
(2016)Type: ReportFish is crucial to food and nutrition security in Solomon Islands, and demand is expected to increase due to a growing population. However, it is projected that current capture fisheries production will not meet this growing ... -
The financial feasibility of small-scale grouper aquaculture in the Philippines
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper presents the results of an economic analysis of the aquaculture of two species of grouper: E. coioides (orange-spotted grouper, green grouper, red-spotted grouper) and E. malabaricus (malabar grouper, black-spotted ... -
The First International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Development of Aquaculture. Corniche El Nile, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt 20-22 November 2017
(2017)Type: PosterThe First International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Development of Aquaculture is organized jointly by WorldFish and the Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research in Egypt. The aim of the conference is to ... -
The fish artists
(1988)Type: Journal ArticleThe 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 ... -
The future for fish in the food and livelihoods of the poor in Asia
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleThis article is based on the study, “Strategies and Options for Increasing and Sustaining Benefi ts from Fisheries and Aquaculture Production to Benefi t Poor Households in Asia”, carried out under ADB-RETA 5945, and ... -
The future of fish: issues and trends to 2020
(2003)Type: BrochureWhat is the outlook for fish in a globalizing food economy, and how will trends in the fish sector affect the poor and the environment during the next two decades? A new book from IFPRI and the WorldFish Center, Fish to ...












