WorldFish Repository: Recent submissions
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Understanding adoption and discontinuance for greater impact
(2010)Type: Conference PaperFloodplains are characterized by a period of several months when the land is not available for agriculture and large, open areas are used for fisheries. The enclosed part of these flooded areas can be utilized for fish ... -
Wetlands of the Yellow River Delta: a heritage to conserve and treasure
(2010)Type: BriefThe wetlands of the Yellow River delta face a situation common in many developing countries where the quest for rapid economic growth brings development to the doorstep of natural ecosystems and threatens their health and ... -
Population dynamics and the management of the Indo-Pacific king mackerel Scomberomorus guttatus from the upper Bay of Bengal off Bangladesh coast
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleScomberomorus guttatus known as Indo-Pacific king mackerel, is one of the commonly appearing Perciforms in the coastal waters of Bangladesh. There are commercial fisheries, although large volumes are captured mainly by ... -
Vulnerability in inland fishing communities in Africa: lessons learned
(2010)Type: BriefA critical first step in understanding vulnerability in inland fishing communities is to move away from classical fishery definitions that consider only the resource and harvest methods and, instead, recognize that fisheries ... -
An inventory of fish species at the urban markets of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
(2010)Type: ReportThis study, which aims at analyzing the nutritional value of fish products sold on the fish markets of Lubumbashi, has been conducted by the World Fish center as part of its regional programme "Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in ... -
2009 Publications catalog
(2010)Type: BookThis catalog lists publications published by The WorldFish Center and papers contributed by the Center’s scientists in 2009. It reflects the outcomes of research carried out in collaboration with partners from 27 countries ... -
Analysis of socio-economic factors and vulnerability of fishermen and female fish traders to HIV/AIDS in fishing camps in the Kasenga-Luapula-Moero region, Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo: final report
(2010)Type: ReportThis report present the matrix and foundation of the study conducted in Katanga, based on the assumption that communities of fishermen in the Kasenga – Luapula – Moero area are vulnerable to HIV/AIDS due to a mix of several ... -
Should enhanced resilience be an objective of natural resource management research for developing countries
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleProductivity enhancement has traditionally been the main focus of agricultural research to alleviate poverty and enhance food security of poor farmers in the developing world. Recently, the harmful impact of climate change, ... -
Assessment of access to health services and vulnerabilities of female fish traders in the Kafue Flats, Zambia: analysis report
(2010)Type: ReportUnder the regional programme Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in Africa: Investing in Sustainable Solutions, the WorldFish Center conducted this study on access to health services and vulnerabilities of female fish traders in the ... -
Women's traditional fishery and alternative aquatic resource livelihood strategies in the Southern Cameroonian Rainforest
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleTo inform the development of alternative livelihoods, the women's traditional alok fishery in the Campo-Ma'an National Park and buffer zone of southern Cameroon were studied over 15 months. Participatory rural appraisal ... -
Comprendre et réduire la vulnérabilité des femmes commerçantes de poisson à Kasenga, RD Congo
(2010)Type: ReportThis pilot project stems from the results of the study conducted by Professor Kalunga and his team in the city of Kasenga and its surroundings. This study is part of a program Regional which is entitled : Fisheries and HIV ... -
Gender and fisheries: do women support, complement or subsidize men's small-scale fishing activities?
(2010)Type: BriefWomen’s involvement in fisheries is more significant than often assumed. According to current estimates from nine major fish producing countries, they comprise 46% of the labor force in smallscale capture fisheries-related ... -
Gleaner, fisher, trader, processor: understanding gendered employment in fisheries and aquaculture
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleMost research on gender difference or inequities in capture fisheries and aquaculture in Africa and the Asia-Pacific focuses on the gender division of labour. Emerging research on globalization, market changes, poverty and ... -
The fish trader+ model: a guide for implementation
(2010)Type: ManualThe WorldFish Center, in partnership with FAO, is implementing the regional programme "Fisheries and HIV/AIDS in Africa: investing in sustainable solutions". This programme aims at strengthening the capacity in the region ... -
WorldFish report 2009/10
(2010)Type: ReportThe stories included in this WorldFish Annual Report illustrate how change is inevitable and that with dialogue and shared understanding we can make a difference to the poor and hungry. The report shows the variety of ... -
The future is now: how scenarios can help Senegalese and Mauritanian fisheries adapt to climate change
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleLocalized changes in the productivity of marine and inland waters induced by climate change will pose new challenges to the fishery and the aquaculture sectors in West Africa. However, climate change does not occur in ... -
Sea level rise and tigers: predicted impacts to Bangladesh's Sundarbans mangroves: a letter
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThe Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem, shared by India and Bangladesh, is recognized as a global priority for biodiversity conservation. Sea level rise, due to climate change, threatens the long term persistence of the Sundarbans ... -
Fisheries production systems, climate change and climate variability in West Africa: an annotated bibliography
(2010)Type: BookThis bibliography is intended for people who are involved in fisheries, aquaculture, climate change, disaster management and policy development in West Africa or interested in one or more of these issues. The literature ... -
Fuelling the decline in UK fishing communities?
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleVolatile fuel prices are a threat to the viability of UK fishing communities. The economic and social impacts of rising fuel costs for fishers and communities in southwest England are examined. Fuel prices doubled between ... -
Managing climatic risks for enhanced food security: key information capabilities
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleFood security is expected to face increasing challenges from climatic risks that are more and more exacerbated by climate change, especially in the developing world. This document lists some of the main capabilities that ...
