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The impacts of aquaculture development on food security: lessons from Bangladesh
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleFish contribute a significant amount of animal protein to the diets of people in Bangladesh, about 63% of which comes from aquatic animals. In Bangladesh, fish is mainly derived from two sources: capture and culture. ... -
The impacts of integrated homestead pond-dike systems in relation to production, consumption and seasonality in central north Bangladesh
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleThe roles of homestead ponds and surrounding dike production of vegetables on farms in peri-urban and rural communities in central north Bangladesh were assessed. The study supports the view that small homestead ponds can ... -
The importance of fisheries and aquaculture to development
(2009)Type: Book ChapterSmall-scale fisheries and aquaculture make critical contributions to development in the areas of employment, with over 41 million people worldwide, the vast majority of whom live in developing countries, working in fish ... -
The incidence of suspected white spot syndrome virus in semi-intensive and extensive shrimp farms in Bangladesh: implications for management
(2011)Type: Journal ArticleThe study was conducted to assess key factors influencing suspected white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) disease and associated shrimp production and economic performance in three contrasting black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) ... -
The introduction of exotic fish in Sri Lanka with special reference to tilapia
(1999)Type: Journal ArticleIntroductions of exotic finfish between 1948 and 1953 are reported in this paper, with a brief reference to earlier and later introductions. Exotic fish were introduced principally to develop the potential for aquaculture ... -
The Japanese restocking program
(1981)Type: Journal ArticleIn scale of operations, variety of species produced, amount of financial backing, and degree of popular and official support, the Japanese fisheries restocking program (saibai gyogyo) is unique. From its birth in 1962 when ... -
The Mexican tapos shrimp fishery
(1981)Type: Journal ArticleMexico has a considerable number of coastal lagoons which have supported a large shrimp fishery for many years. The lagoons on the Pacific side, covering 597,500 ha, where the tapos fishery is practiced, have been studied ... -
The millennium development goals fishing for a future
(2008)Type: BrochureThis brochure describes how WorldFish is contributing towards these goals and the valuable role played by fisheries and aquaculture in developing countries. -
The Netherlands and WorldFish : partnership to safeguard environments and livelihoods
(2006)Type: BrochureHighlights of the partnership between WorldFish and the Netherlands were summarised in this fact sheet. -
The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) : 1987-1996
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleThis article reviews the past, present and future activities of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS), an information network for individual scientists working on tropical aquaculture, especially on genetics, ... -
The Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS) : past, present and future
(1993)Type: Journal ArticleThis article reviews the past, present and future activities of the Network of Tropical Aquaculture Scientists (NTAS), an information network for individual scientists working on tropical aquaculture, especially on genetics, ... -
The pattern of fish trade
(1983)Type: Journal ArticleAn account is given of the general pattern regarding trade in fish products. Developed countries import more than they export, whereas developing countries import less. Problems involved and remedies are discussed, considering ... -
The pond refuge in rice-fish systems
(1990)Type: Journal ArticleSmall fishponds on irrigated and rainfed rice farms may be used by farmers as pond refuges to hold fish that foragein the ricefield, for breeding and nursing purposes, and for holding fish after rice harvesting. The pond ... -
The population dynamics of Nemipterus marginatus (Cuvier & Val.) off western Kalimantan, South China Sea
(1980)Type: Journal ArticleThe following parameter values are derived for a West Kalimantan (West Borneo) stock of the threadfin bream, Nemipterus marginatus : L infinity = 24.5 cm (L.T.), W infinity = 210 g, K = 0.42, t = -0.41 and M = 1.73. ... -
The potential for crop rotation in controlling diseases in shrimp culture
(1998)Type: Journal ArticleThe use of antibiotics and other chemicals in controlling shrimp pathogens become ineffective as the strains grow more resistant to these chemicals. Moreover, the bacterial pathogen (Vibrio harveyi) produced biofilm coating ... -
The potential of community fish refuges (CFRs) in rice field agro-ecosystems for improving food and nutrition security in the Tonle Sap region
(2016)Type: ReportThe fisheries sector in Cambodia contributes 8%-12% to national GDP and 25% - 30% to agricultural GDP, with an estimated 4.5 million people involved in fishing and associated trades. Fish and other aquatic animals are ... -
The predicament of the freshwater fisheries and aquaculture of Sri Lanka
(1991)Type: Journal ArticleA discussion is presented on the current problems facing the freshwater fisheries of Sri Lanka, following the decision taken by the Government to abolish the Inland Fisheries Division of the Fisheries Ministry and to stop ... -
The relationships between gill surface area and growth performance in fish: a generalization of von Bertalanffy's theory of growth
(1981)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper is an attempt to interpret some of the data on fish growth available in the literature, emphasis is being given to a reassessment of von Bertalanffy's theory of growth as applied to fishes. -
The remarkable giant loach of Taiwan
(1992)Type: Journal ArticleThe maximum body length of the native Loach in Taiwan is about 15 cm. The body size of the male is smaller and more slender than the female. The dream to improve those limitations in loach culture was achieved by Mr. ... -
The role of infectious disease impact in informing decision-making for animal health management in aquaculture systems in Bangladesh
(2018)Type: Journal ArticleThe aquaculture sector in Bangladesh is an important employer and a significant source of foreign exchange. In addition, it contributes significantly to food security due to the role of fish in peoples’ diets, the most ...
