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Quantitative analysis of published data on the growth, metabolism, food consumption, and related features of the red-bellied piranha, Serrasalmus nattereri (Characidae)
(1994)Type: Journal ArticleA tentative set of growth parameters of the von Bertalanffy growth equation were estimated for the red-bellied piranha, Serrasalmus nattereri, a common characid of the Amazonas and adjacent floodplains, based on length-frequency ... -
The Quilt of Sustainable Ocean Governance: Patterns for Practitioners
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleIn recent decades, scientists and practitioners have increasingly focused on identifying and codifying the best ways to manage activities in marine systems, leading to the development and implementation of concepts such ... -
Raising awareness to conserve ocean stressed
Type: News Item/Press ItemIUCN Bangladesh and WorldFish Bangladesh jointly organized the event marking the World Ocean day. Biodiversity conversations expert, activist, Scientist, teachers took part in the event. Dr. Abdul Wahab, Team Leader, ... -
Ramsar Convention and the wise use of wetlands: rethinking inclusion
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleThe Ramsar Convention on Wetlands emphasizes the “wise use” of wetlands by conserving the ecological character of wetlands while managing the socio-economic value these landscapes hold for different stakeholders. Reviewing ... -
Rapid assessment of management parameters for coral reefs
(1998)Type: Journal ArticleWhile biological and oceanographic parameters form the central part of a database on coral reefs, information concerning human uses and impacts, as well as management efforts are essential to understanding the dynamics ... -
Rapid Assessment of subsistence fishing and poultry rearing along with horticulture among the household beneficiaries of Phase 3 of Suchana program in Sylhet and Moulvibazar
(2020)Type: Working PaperSuchana: Ending the cycle of undernutrition in Bangladesh is a multi-sectoral nutrition program that aims to achieve a significant reduction in stunting amongst children under two years of age in Sylhet and Moulvibazar ... -
Rapid expansion of oil palm is leading to human-elephant conflicts in North Kalimantan province of Indonesia
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleThis study identifies patterns and trends in human elephant conflict in the Tulin Onsoi subdistrict, specifically in relation to the rapid development of oil palm plantations. The study provides a description of current ... -
A rapid review of meta-analyses and systematic reviews of environmental footprints of food commodities and diets
(2021)Type: Journal ArticleSystematic reviews, sometimes including meta-analyses, are often presented as an approach for identifying healthy and sustainable diets. Here we explore to which extent systematic review protocols have been adopted by ... -
The rapid rise of agricultural mechanization in Myanmar
Type: Journal ArticleThe past decade has seen a resurgence of interest in the role of mechanization in agricultural development. This literature has given rise to debates over the design of institutions and policies to facilitate accelerated ... -
Reasserting Community: The Social Challenge of Wastewater Management in Panajachel, Guatemala
(2004)Type: Journal ArticleThis article assesses recent efforts in a multiethnic town in the Guatemalan highlands to address wastewater pollution, which threatens public health and tourism, the basis of the town's economy. Reporting on an ongoing ... -
Rebuilding boats may not equal rebuilding livelihoods
(2005)Type: BriefThis brief on post-tsunami rehabilitation was developed by the WorldFish Center. It is one of a series of policy briefs being developed by CONSRN (Consortium to Restore Shattered Livelihoods in TsunamiDevastated Nations) ... -
Recent developments in the methodology available for the assessment of exploited fish stocks of reservoirs
(1984)Type: Book ChapterRecently developed fish stock assessment methods are briefly presented which could be used for the management of the fish stocks of African reservoirs. These methods include length-structured versions of Virtual Population ... -
Recherche et formation pour le developpement des systemes de production integree agriculture-elevage-pisciculture en zone tropicale
(1991)Type: Working PaperThere is a vast potential for Asia's numerous and needy small-scale farmers to enjoy the benefits of integration of aquaculture into farming systems. This publication attempts to create a framework for an interdisciplinary ... -
Recipe card [in Bengali]
(2012)Type: OtherA postcard of fish recipe from the Feed the Future program -
Recipe card: Amblypharyngodon mola [in Bengali]
(2012)Type: OtherA postcard of fish recipe from the Feed the Future program -
Recipe card: Labeo rohita [in Bengali]
(2012)Type: OtherA postcard of fish recipe from the Feed the Future program -
Recipe card: Rohu, Mola and mixed small fish
(2012)Type: OtherA postcard of fish recipe from the Feed the Future program -
Recognising land rights for conservation? tenure reforms in the Northern Sierra Madre, The Philippines
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleThe legalisation of the customary land rights of rural communities is currently actively promoted as a strategy for conserving biodiversity. There is, however, little empirical information on the conservation outcomes of ... -
Reconciling livelihoods and aquatic ecosystem resilience in the lakes of Malawi (Editiorial)
(2011)Type: Journal ArticleLakes Malawi, Malombe and Chilwa produce almost all the fish consumed in Malawi. The ecologies of these lakes are very different. These differences present significant challenges in implementing policies and management ... -
Red tide: a growing problem in the Indo-Pacific region
(1984)Type: Journal ArticleRed tide is the name given to blooms or population explosions of certain tiny planktonic organisms, usually in coastal waters. The organisms become so dense that the water becomes discolored, taking on a brown, red, yellow ...
