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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 ... -
The role of ornamental goldfish Carassius auratus in transfer of some viruses and ectoparasites to cultured fish in Egypt: comparative ultra-pathological studies
(2009)Type: Journal ArticleGoldfish, common carp and Nile tilapia were sampled between September 2002 and May 2003 to investigate lesions induced by viral diseases and ectoparasites. Goldfish exhibited neoplasms, Dermocystidium sp., Ichthyophthirius ... -
The role of species and systems in the development and growth of aquaculture in Asia: needs and prospects
(2007)Type: Book ChapterThis paper reviews the current practices in Asian aquaculture and emerging trends in species and systems against a backdrop of changing structure of demand, supply and trade. It examines key issues concerning the role of ... -
The role of Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis) in growth and immunity of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and its resistance to bacterial infection
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThe current study was designed to optimize the dietary levels of Spirulina platensis in Oreochromis niloticus; this was tested via graded levels. Six isonitrogenous and isocaloric rations containing graded levels of dried ... -
The rural context of giant clam mariculture in Solomon Islands: an anthropological study
(1993)Type: ReportHighlights the traditional importance of giant clams, and how participatory farming research can best be carried out within the islands' culture. -
The Second International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture
(1988)Type: Conference ProceedingsProceedings of the symposium held in 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand, by tilapia scientists to discuss strategies for future research and development in the tilapia industry worldwide. Contains 82 full papers, 17 poster abstracts ... -
The Social context of the Chinese food system: An Ethnographic study of the Beijing seafood market
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleChina's role in the global food system has expanded immensely in recent years. In the seafood sector, it is now the largest consumer of seafood products in the world, making the Chinese market highly significant for global ... -
The socio-economic context for improving food security through land based aquaculture in Solomon Islands: A peri-urban case study
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleFuture fish demand-supply scenarios project that investment in aquaculture will be needed to ensure fish for food security in Solomon Islands. In 2010 a study of two peri-urban areas of Solomon Islands analysed the demand ...
