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FishScores
(2021)Type: ToolEnvironmental accounting can help aquaculture farms become more sustainable Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food systems. With its vast diversity, aquaculture has the potential to play a major role in improving ... -
Fitting growth with the von Bertalanffy growth function : a comparison of three approaches of multivariate analysis of fish growth in aquaculture experiments
(2005)Type: Journal ArticleThree approaches for multivariate analysis of fish growth in aquaculture experiments with Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus niloticus L.) based on the von Bertalan¡y growth curve are presented and compared. The approaches ... -
Flesh characteristics: estimation of genetic parameters and correlated responses to selection for growth rate in the GIFT strain
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleGenetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT) has undergone ten generations of selection for harvest body weight in Malaysia, but there have been no reports on genetic parameters for flesh characteristics for this strain. In ... -
Floodplain aquaculture
(2007)Type: BrochureBangladesh's natural floodplain fisheries remain vital in providing food, income and employment opportunities for millions. This booklet outlines the various aspects of floodplain aquaculture in Bangladesh, including ... -
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Fluctuations in growth are heritable and a potential indicator of resilience in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleResilience can be defined as the capacity of an animal to be minimally affected by perturbations or to quickly recover to the state it had before the perturbation. When applied to production animals, resilience is defined ... -
Food and feeding habits of Synodontis nigrita from the Osun River, SW Nigeria
(2003)Type: Journal ArticleAn investigation was conducted into the food and feeding habits of Synodontis nigrita from the Osun River near Epe, Lagos, Nigeria. The food items in the stomach of the S. nigrita covered a wide spectrum, ranging from ... -
Food and nutrition security in Sierra Leone with a focus on fish in Tonkolili District
(2016)Type: ReportSierra Leone, located on the west coast of Africa, has a population of 6.3 million, with an annual growth rate of 2.2%. Food insecurity and malnutrition are national concerns, as almost a quarter of the population is ... -
Food consumption/biomass ratios of the pelagic fish community of Lake Malawi/Niassa
(1996)Type: Journal ArticleAn empirical model relating food requirements to morphometric indices of metabolic rate was used to calculate consumption/biomass ratios (Q/B) for 16 species of fish that make the pelagic fish community in Lake Malawi/Niassa. ... -
Food system perspective on fisheries and aquaculture development in Asia
(2020)Type: Concept NoteThis paper reviews development research and policies on freshwater fish in South and Southeast Asia. We conduct a systematic review of academic literature from three major science-based policy institutions to analyze ... -
Foods and diets of communities involved in inland aquaculture in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
(2014)Type: ReportSolomon Islands has a population of just over half a million people, most of whom are rural-based subsistence farmers and fishers who rely heavily on fish as their main animal-source food and for income. The nation is one ... -
Foresighting future climate change impacts on fisheries and aquaculture in Vietnam
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleThe Vietnamese fisheries sector, including both marine fisheries and aquaculture, has made spectacular progress in recent years, becoming one of the top seafood producing and exporting countries in the world. Looking ... -
Formulating balanced diets for aquaculture
(2020)Type: Training MaterialTraining given in English to 30 trainees from five English speaking African countries on "Formulating sustainable aquafeeds using local ingredients". -
Formulation des aliments complets pour l’aquaculture
(2020)Type: Training MaterialTraining given in French to 30 trainees from five French speaking African countries on "Formulating sustainable aquafeeds using local ingredients". -
Four pathways to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture: Insights from FISH research
(2022)Type: ReportThis technical report aims to expound on the constraints and opportunities faced by women, men, marginalized poor and youths whose livelihoods depend on aquatic food systems. To address this, the report uses case studies ... -
Freshwater fish seed resources and supply: Africa regional synthesis
(2007)Type: Book ChapterThe availability and quality of fingerlings for stocking in aquaculture ponds have repeatedly been identified as a key constraint to the development of aquaculture in Africa. Government hatcheries have generally failed to ... -
Freshwater fish seed resources in Cameroon
(2007)Type: Book ChapterThe climate, land and water resources of Cameroon, combined with the high demand for fisheries products, makes this Central African country a high potential area for aquaculture. Fingerling availability and quality have ... -
Freshwater pearl culture in India
(1997)Type: Journal ArticleFreshwater pearl culture is growing as a source of employment and income in many Southeast Asian countries. Bangladesh, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam have initiated freshwater pearl culture projects in recent years. ... -
Freshwater prawn farming trials in Bangladesh
(1990)Type: Journal ArticleDetails are given of pond trials conducted in Bangladesh regarding the culture of freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii ). Integrated rice and prawn farming systems were also experimented and results indicated that ... -
From drawing board to dining table: the success story of the GIFT project
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleAs compared to crops and livestock, the genetic enhancement of fish is in its infancy. While significant progress has been achieved in the genetic improvement of temperate fish such as salmonids, no efforts were made until ...
