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Can the age of the tropical species be determined by otolith measurement?: a study using Pristipomoides filamentosus (Pisces: Lutjanidae) from the Mahe Plateau, Seychelles
Type: Journal Article
The sagittal otoliths of bluespot jobfish (Pristipomoides flamentosus) from the Mahe Plateau, Seychelles, were examined for growth rings using light microscopy. Banding with putative annual and monthly frequency were ...
Genetic variation in wild populations and farmed stocks of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Madagascar
Type: Journal Article
Four farmed stocks and four wild populations of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which was first introduced to Madagascar sixty years ago, were assayed for genetic variation at nine microsatellite loci to determine ...
Population parameters of Sardinella species in the coastal waters of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Type: Journal Article
Population parameters of Sardinella species from the artisanal purse seine and ring net fisheries of the Dar es Salaam area, Tanzania, were investigated based on length-frequency data, analyzed with FAO's LFSA and ICLARM's ...
Feasibility of Cage Culture on Lake Malawi, Part 1: Physical, Chemical and Biological Processes
Type: Journal Article
The feasibility of cage culture in Malawi was fully evaluated using standard procedures involving a sub-model of dissolved oxygen and phosphorus budget models to compute carrying capacities in relation to bathymetric ...
Sensory panel results of a dried fish powder supplement among caregivers and young children in Zambia
Type: Journal Article
Objective: To evaluate the acceptability of traditional Zambian dishes fortified with Complementary Food for AfricaþDried Fish Powder (ComFAþFish), a locally sourced protein/micronutrient blend designed to impact nutrient ...
Alternative sources of energy for fish smoking: Microbial, proximate and sensory attributes of the products
Type: Journal Article
Organic waste materials can play a vital role as alternative energy sources for fish processing and add value to fish products. This study assessed the efficiency of carbonated and non-carbonated briquettes made from a ...