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Perspectives from Agriculture: Advances in livestock breeding-Implications for aquaculture genetics

Nguyen, N.H.; Ponzoni, R.W.; Center, WorldFish - In: Naga 29 (2006) 3/4, pp. 39-45

improvement of farmed aquaculture species, especially in freshwater fish. Firstly, the current breeding objective in aquatic … unlikely to be sufficient to meet the future needs of the aquaculture industry. To meet future demands breeding programs will … these traits will be required. Generally, there is a paucity of data on variable and fixed production costs in aquaculture …

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GIFT technology manual: an aid to tilapia selective breeding

Center, WorldFish - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

This manual is intended as an aid in the transfer of the selective breeding technology developed by the WorldFish Center and its partners. It was based upon experience and material accumulated during the æGenetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapia™ (GIFT) project (1988 to 1997). In its development...

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Public-private partnerships in aquaculture: a case study on tilapia research and development

Acosta, B.O.; Sevilleja, R.C.; Gupta, M.V.; Center, … - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

In Philippines, Nile tilapia is the second most important food fish for domestic consumption, next to milkfish. Genetic improvement research for this species has progressed significantly. Public sector institutions that have played a primary role in development of improved strains of the species...

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CBFM-2 International conference on community based approaches to fisheries management

Center, WorldFish - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …; …

The CBFM international conference held on 6th and 7th March 2007 in Dhaka, Bangladesh brought together policy makers, scientists and development practioners from all over the world to share experiences in co-mangement of complex wetland environments. This booklet includes abstracts of papers...

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WorldFish Center annual report 2003

Center, WorldFish - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

A report that present some of the highlights of the 26th year for the WorldFish Center.

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Innovative fish farming project for HIV affected families in Malawi doubles incomes and boosts household nutrition

Center, WorldFish - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

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WorldFish Center annual report 2002

Center, WorldFish - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

A report of the Center's activities during the year. The 2002 annual report contains an overview of the Center's 25 years of scientific achievements.

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Remote sensing and field assessment of tsunami effects on coastal pond aquaculture in northern Sumatra

Kam S.P.; Liew, S.C.; Muchlisin, Z.A.; Chen, P.; … - In: Naga 29 (2006) 3/4, pp. 4-9

An attempt was made to conduct spatial assessment of the pattern and extent of damage to coastal aquaculture ponds … tsunami, were digitally enhanced and visually interpreted to delineate pockets of aquaculture ponds that were discerned to be … aquaculture ponds, but the 10-m spatial resolution poses limitations to evaluating the extent of pond damage. Nevertheless, the 60 …

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Relative Importance of Various Predators in Clarias gariepinus Fry Mortality in Cameroon

Sulem S.Y.; Brummett, R.E.; Center, WorldFish - In: Naga 29 (2006) 3/4, pp. 74-77

To estimate the relative importance of the most common predators of Clarias gariepinus fry, increasing levels of protection were afforded to exclude amphibians, aquatic arthropods and birds. At a stocking density of 10 larvae/m▓ in nursing ponds, fencing off amphibians resulted in a 28 per...

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Green economy in a blue world: synthesis report

UNEP; FAO; IMO; UNDP; IUCN; Center, WorldFish; GRID-Arendal - WorldFish Center, Consultative Group on International …

The Green Economy in a Blue World report analyzes how key sectors that are interlinked with the marine and coastal environment (the blue world) can make the transition towards a Green Economy. The report covers the impacts and opportunities linked with shipping and fisheries to tourism,...

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