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    • Coral spawning information 

      Yusuf, Y.; Noordeloos, M.; Oliver, J. (2003)
      Type: Journal Article
      Information on reproduction in reef corals is presented. An understanding of its reproductive behaviour is an important factor in helping to preserve the coral reef ecosystems.

    • Correction to the Beverton and Holt Z-estimator for truncated catch length-frequency distributions 

      Ault, J.S.; Ehrhardt, N.M. (1991)
      Type: Journal Article
      A method for estimating the instantaneous mortality rate (Z) is presented which was developed from a truncated equation for average length. The model has zero bias at equilibrium, but has no explicit solution for Z so that ...

    • Cost-benefit studies of natural resource management in Southeast Asia 

      James, D.; Francisco, H. (eds.) (2015)
      Type: Book Chapter
      This book applies cost-benefit analysis techniques in the management of environment and natural resources in developing countries of the Southeast Asian region and presents a compendium of studies conducted by researchers ...

    • Costs and earnings of mini trawlers 

      Tulay, E.; Smith, I.R. (1982)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Mini trawlers are the smallest trawlers operating in San Miguel Bay, Philippines. This paper examines the costs and earnings of this type of gear and offers explanations for the high pure profits earned. Variations in catch ...

    • Costs and returns of stationary gears 

      Supanga, N.C.; Smith, I.R. (1982)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Costs and returns of three major stationary gears of Cabusao, San Miguel Bay, Philippines, are analysed. The gears discussed include fish corrals, liftnets and filter nets. Systems for allocation of fishing rights are ...

    • COVID-19 and Pacific food system resilience: opportunities to build a robust response 

      Farrell, P.; Thow, A.M.; Wate, J.; Nonga, N.; Vatucawaqa, P.; Brewer, T.; Sharp, M.; Farmery, A.; Reeve, E.; Trevena, H.; Eriksson, H.; Gonzalez, I.; Mulcahy, G.; Eurich, J.J.; Andrew, N.L.; Hampus Eriksson: 0000-0003-1199-6889 (2020)
      Type: Concept Note
      The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of the Pacific food system to externalities and has had farreaching impacts, despite the small number of COVID-19 cases recorded thus far. Measures adopted to ...

    • Creating rural livelihoods in Solomon Islands through an environmentally friendly trade of marine ornamentals for the aquarium trade: lessons learned 

      The WorldFish Center (2010)
      Type: Brief
      The marine ornamental trade became active in Solomon Islands in the mid-1980s, primarily through the wild harvest of corals and fish. The initiation of more sustainable techniques (cultured giant clams and farmed corals) ...

    • Crisis sentinel indicators: Averting a potential meltdown in the Coral Triangle 

      Cabral, R.; Cruz-Trinidad, A.; Geronimo, R.; Napitupulu, L.; Lokani, P.; Boso, D.; Casal, C.M.; Ahmad Fatan, N.; Aliño, P. (2013)
      Type: Journal Article
      The Coral Triangle (CT) includes some or all of the land and seas of six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste (CT6). It covers only 1.1% of the world's ...

    • Cross country synthesis 

      Dey, M.M.; Paraguas, F.J.; Alam, F. (2001)
      Type: Book Chapter
      The broad objective of the present study is to examine production, accessibility, marketing and consumption patterns of aquaculture products, with emphasis on freshwater aquaculture, in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, ...

    • CRP 2020 Reviews: FISH 

      Dunham, R.; Rinck, D. (2020)
      Type: Brief
      The FISH CGIAR Research Program (CRP), initiated in 2017, is led by WorldFish together with its managing partners, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the Aquaculture and Fisheries Group at Wageningen ...

    • Culture of common carp in floating net cages 

      Costa-Pierce, B.A.; Rusydi; Safari, A.; Atmadja, G.W. (1989)
      Type: Brief
      An illustrated manual in comics format on how to culture the common carp in floating cages. The techniques described were actually developed in the common carp culture in Bandung, Indonesia, and can be easily adapted to ...

    • Daily burrowing cycle and feeding activity of juvenile sea cucumbers Holothuria scabra in response to environmental factors 

      Mercier, A.; Battaglene, S.C.; Hamel, J.F. (1999)
      Type: Journal Article
      This study investigated the daily activities of juvenile sea cucumbers Holothuria scabra Jaeger.

    • Damage schedule: an alternative approach for evaluation of coastal resources 

      Chuenpagdee, R. (1996)
      Type: Journal Article
      Valuation of natural resources and cnviroiimental assets is a key aspect of successful resource management. In complex systems such as those of coastal areas, decisionmakers usually face the conflicting issues of resource ...

    • Data and knowledge sharing process at WorldFish: an overview 

      Mihala, I.; Cullhaj, M.; Megi Cullhaj: 0000-0001-9042-3389 (2021)
      Type: Manual
      This brief manual has been created to familiarize users with the process of data and knowledge sharing at WorldFish following the center's and the CGIAR best practices and policies. The manual explains key concepts and ...

    • Data management and database systems at WorldFish Center Dhaka, Bangladesh: mission report 

      Graaf, G. de (2004)
      Type: Report
      Since the late 90's, the WorldFish Center' in Dhaka has two major research programs ongoing in Bangladesh: 1.

    • Decentralized provision of primary healthcare in rural Bangladesh : a study of government facilities 

      Ahmad, A.; Bose, M.; Persson, T.H. (2007)
      Type: Working Paper
      Bangladesh has made significant progress in health indicators in recent years in spite of her low level of income. This is mainly due to the commitment of the state supported by donors in providing preventive care with ...

    • Deleterious effects of non-native species introduced into Lake Victoria, East Africa 

      Shoko, A.P.A.; Ngowo, R.R.; Waya, R.K. (2005)
      Type: Journal Article
      Lake Victoria, in East Africa, has suffered from introductions and invasions of non-native species such as Lates niloticus, various tilapiine species, and Eichornia crassipes since the 1950s. These have had a devastating ...

    • Demand for fish in the Philippines : a disaggregated analysis 

      Garcia, Y.T.; Dey, M.M.; Navarez, S.M.M. (2005)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper sought to establish the fish consumption pattern of Filipino households and estimate the price and income elasticities of fish demand by species, as well as by income groups, i.e., low, middle, and high income. ...

    • Demand for imported versus domestic fish in Nigeria 

      Liverpool-Tasie, L.O.; Sanou, A.; Reardon, T.; Belton, B. (2021)
      Type: Journal Article
      Fish is among the most important animal-sourced foods in Africa and is crucial in combating malnutrition. Fish demand in Africa has far outpaced supply as the import share rose from 16% in 1970 to 39% by 2017. Little is ...

    • Design and implementation of fishery modules in integrated household surveys in developing countries 

      Béné, C.; Chijere Asafu, D.G.; Allison, E.H.; Snyder, K. (2012)
      Type: Report
      Fish and other aquatic animals contribute to the food security of citizens of developing countries, both as a source of income and as a component of healthy diets, yet fishing is not currently captured in most integrated ...