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Small-scale aquaculture in Malawi

Photo credit: Spriano Mpango and Thokozire Gwaza (Malawi) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted picture shows the digging of a small fish pond by a group of women in Malawi. In fact, there have been several programs in Malawi which are supported by the government as well as by NGOs …

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Collection and transportation of tilapia fry in Malawi

Credit: Carolyn M. Chinguo (Malawi) The photos show men while packing of tilapia fingerlings in oxygen-filled plastic bags and getting it ready for transportation for the stocking in Nkhotakota district. Tilapia fingerlings were collected from an earthen pond shown in the photo. Tilapias farmed in Malawi belong to three tilapine species which are namely Nkhututu …

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Oreochromis karongae catch from Lake Malawi

Credit: Allan Katola (Malawi) The photo shows Oreochromis karongae catch from Lake Malawi.  The local name of this tilapia species is “Chambo” and is sold per piece or per kilo. The consumer preference to this species varies. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust …

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