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Reducing the costs of restocking giant clams in Solomon Islands
(1999)Type: Journal ArticleOn many corals reefs in the Indo-Pacific, the larger species of giant clams (Tridacnidae) have either been eliminated or fished down to the point where the external fertilization of gametes is improbable. In the mid 1980s, ... -
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 ... -
Developing aquaculture of Small Native Species (SNS) in Bangladesh: village level agroecological change and the availability of SNS
(1999)Type: Journal ArticleSmall native species (SNS) of fish are important source of protein and income for rural people in Bangladesh. A rapid rural appraisal study was carried out to explore the recent changes in the availability of SNS in relation ... -
Influence of nutrient source on specific dynamic action of Pearl Spot, Etroplus suratensis (Bloch)
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe magnitude of apparent specific dynamic action (SDA), the maximum rate of oxygen consumption and the length of time that the rate of oxygen uptake remained elevated above the prefeeding level were measured in the Pearl ... -
Performance and nature of genetically improved farmed tilapia: a bioeconomic analysis
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM), in collaboration with its partner organizations, has developed an improved strain of Nile tilapia (known as the GIFT strain) which shows superior ... -
Shorter immersion times increase yields of the blacklip pearl oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Linne.), from spat collectors in Solomon Islands
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleIn Solomon Islands, "spat" (juveniles) of the blacklip pearl oyster, Pinctada margaritifera, suffer high levels of mortality while on collectors, presumably due to predation by ranellid gastropods, xanthid and portunid ... -
Length-weight relationship of small pelagic fish species of the southeast and South Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe length-weight relationship (LWR) parameters of 23 small pelagic fish species (belonging to 13 families) from the south-southeast Brazilian Exclusive Economic Zone in 1996 and 1997 are presented. The b values varied ... -
Socioeconomics and production efficiency of tilapia hatchery operations in the Philippines
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleWith the recent availability of genetically improved Nile tilapia strain in the Philippines, it is important to look at the existing profile of tilapia hatchery operations in the country to help examine the potential ... -
Aquaculture vis-a-vis agriculture
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe effect of aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, on agriculture has caused heated debate among aquaculturists, agriculturists, and non-governmental organizations. As data on the negative impact of shrimp farming on ... -
Enhancing fish farm productivity through improved management. A case study in Egypt
(2000)Type: Conference PaperDuring a 3-week training program held during 1999 on field application for fish culture technology in Egypt, it was noticed that a significant enhancement in pond productivity could be achieved mainly through improved pond ... -
Technical efficiency of tilapia growout pond operations in the Philippines
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe determination of efficient production levels for tilapia growout operations, given the existing technology, is necessary to examine alternative options to increase productivity. If farmers are not making efficient use ... -
Evaluation of the carcass and commercial characteristics of carps
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe role of carcass evaluation techniques in aquaculture research programs, especially in genetics, breeding, production management, feeding and nutrition, cannot be overemphasized. Knowledge of production efficiencies and ... -
Aquaculture genetics research in Egypt
(2000)Type: Conference PaperFish production in Egypt has significantly increased over the last few years reaching 546 000 t in 1998 compared to 306 000 t in 1988. The contribution of aquaculture in the overall fish production has increased as well ... -
Bioconversion efficiency and growth in the white shrimp Penaeus indicus (Milne Edwards), fed with decomposed mangrove leaves
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleFood conversion efficiency and growth in the white shrimp Penaeus indicus fed with decomposed mangrove leaves of Avicennia marina and A. officinalis were monitored under laboratory conditions. It was observed that test ... -
Socioeconomics of disseminating genetically improved Nile tilapia in Asia: an introduction
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) undertook a major strategic research project known as the "Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias" (GIFT), with funding support from the United ... -
Development of giant freshwater prawn broodstock
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe commercial success of a giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) hatchery depends upon the uninterrupted supply of the desired quantity and quality of broodstock. This study was an attempt to develop the ... -
River-based artificial propagation of the African catfish Clarias gariepinus: an option for the small fish farmer
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleA cheap method of propagating the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, by incubating the fertilized eggs in a cage placed directly in a flowing river is described. Hatching ranged between 39 and 70%. This is not significantly ... -
Current status of production and consumption of tilapia in selected Asian countries
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleAn assessment of the status of production and consumption of tilapia in five Asian countries was made to provide a baseline for the analysis of the potential benefits of the introduction of a new, improved strain of Nile ... -
Integrating fish and azolla into rice-duck farming in Asia
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleSeveral countries in Asia practice integrated rice-duck farming. On-farm resources such as duck manure and feed waste are not adequately used and recycled in the system. This indicates the potential for research to increase ... -
Monoclonal antibodies in fish and shellfish health management in India
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe paper describes the superiority of monoclonal antibodies (MAb) over conventional polyclonal antisera. Studies undertaken indicate that Aeromonas hydrophila isolates are highly heterogenous and variation exists even ...
