Sustainable aquaculture: Recent submissions
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Evolution of shrimp aquaculture systems in the coastal zones of Bangladesh and Vietnam: a comparison
(2010)Type: Book ChapterBased on on-farm surveys implemented in the Ganges Delta in Bangladesh and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, the dynamics of shrimp aquaculture in salinity-influenced coastal areas were analysed. Qualitative data were collected ... -
Water quality, fish production and economics of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, and African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, monoculture and polyculture
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleTilapia is the main cultured fish species in Egypt, contributing 43.5% of farmed fish production and 24% of total fisheries production. The main problem facing tilapia producers is early reproduction before fish reach ... -
Correlated response in fillet weight and yield to selection for increased harvest weight in genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT strain), Oreochromis niloticus
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleA data set consisting of 5532 slaughter records collected over three generations from a selection program for increased harvest body weight in the GIFT strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was used to estimate ... -
Community livelihood and patterns of natural resources uses in the shrimp-farm impacted Mekong Delta
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis case study looks at changing livelihood strategies of the coastal population in Soc Trang Province in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, and their impacts on natural resources. It provides an opportunity not only to document ... -
Inbreeding and effective population size in the Malaysian nucleus of the GIFT strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleA fully pedigreed population of the GIFT (Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia) strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was established in Malaysia during 2001 and 2002. The selection program was focused on the ... -
Comparative performance of four red tilapia strains and their crosses in fresh and saline water environments
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleA complete diallel cross involving four strains of red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) from Malaysia, Stirling, Taiwan and Thailand was performed with the aim to establish a foundation population for genetic improvement. The ... -
The impact of integrated aquaculture-agriculture on small-scale farms in Southern Malawi
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleSustainable agricultural intensification is an urgent challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa. One potential solution is to rely on local farmers’ knowledge for improved management of diverse on-farm resources and integration ... -
Barriers to aquaculture development as a pathway to poverty alleviation and food security
(2010)Type: Conference PaperThe importance of aquaculture production in developing countries is reviewed briefly. Two sets of barriers to realizing the potential of aquaculture to alleviate poverty and improve food security and nutrition are identified: ... -
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. ... -
Baseline study: nutritional status, food security and fish consumption among people living with HIV/AIDS in Zambia: summary
(2010)Type: BriefUnder the regional programme Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in Africa, the University of Zambia, in collaboration with the WorldFish Center, has undertaken a baseline survey of the nutritional status and fish consumption of people ... -
Aquaculture for the poor in Cambodia
(2010)Type: BriefThis lesson learned reviewed the current status of aquaculture in Cambodia. It primarily covers inland fish farming development and coastal aquaculture projects targeted at poverty alleviation and food security. It focuses ... -
Shrimp farmers in India: empowering small-scale farmers through a cluster-based approach
(2010)Type: Book ChapterThe great bulk of shrimp farming in India, as in most of Asia, as well as that of aquaculture in general in the region, is based on small scale farming activities, and in this regard, is no exception to other primary sector ... -
Fishing for private expertise
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleAquaculture currently produces more than 50 per cent of all fish and seafood products that are consumed worldwide. With ongoing intensification and global networking, aquaculture is creating an increasing demand for ... -
Review of environmental impact, site selection and carrying capacity estimation for small scale aquaculture in Asia
(2010)Type: ReportAsia is the leading aquaculture region in the world, contributing to 85% of total world aquaculture production. Of the top 10 aquaculture producing countries 9 are Asian with China accounting for more than 65% of Asian ... -
Fish seed production in ricefields: participatory training and extension manual
(2010)Type: ManualThis manual shows that by stocking broodfish of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) GIFT strain and fertilized eggs of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) in ricefield during boro season, farmer can produce a large numbers of ... -
Prawn postlarvae fishing in coastal Bangladesh: challenges for sustainable livelihoods
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleFishing for prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) postlarvae is a major contributor to the livelihoods of the coastal poor in Bangladesh, including women. A study of coastal livelihoods along the lower Pasur River in southwest ... -
Aquaculture [in Vietnam]
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis report provides a synthesis of key findings of sector studies undertaken in Vietnam in the context of the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (EACC) study. Sectors studied include agriculture, forestry, coastal ... -
The adoption process of ricefield-based fish seed production in Northwest Bangladesh: an understanding through quantitative and qualitative investigation
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThe purpose of the study was to understand the adoption process of ricefield based fish seed production (RBFSP) that has been developed, promoted and established in Northwest Bangladesh. Quantitative investigation based ... -
Genetic improvement of farmed aquatic animals at the WorldFish Center
(2010)Type: BriefAquaculture is the fastest growing food production sector in the world today, supplying half of global fish consumption. Production from capture fisheries has stagnated and is unable to meet the anticipated growth in demand. ... -
Assessment of potential mare stocking impacts on resource access rights and livelihoods in Komio village, Niger River Delta, Mali
(2010)Type: Working PaperThe Community-based Fish Culture in Seasonal Floodplains and Irrigation Systems (CBFC) project is a five year research project supported by the Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF), with the aim of increasing ...
