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May 08 2013
Banggai cardinal fish (Distribution — biology — conservation) – Video
Video and text ownership: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Source: www.fishconsult.org This video was taken at the Sea World – California – USA Introduction: Ichthyologist Dr. Frederick Petrus Koumans he is the one who described the species and erected a new genus, Pterapogon (cardinalfish with long fins), and assigned the species name of kauderni in honor …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7784
May 08 2013
Lake Nangbéto freshwater fishery (Togo)
Credit: Pham Beigue Alfa (Togo) The two photos show a sample of fish catch from the artificial Nangbeto Lake in Togo. The principal fishery of the lake is attributed to the African butter catfish (Schibe mystus), Tilapia guineensis and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The annual fish catch from the lake ranges from 1500-2000 tons. Fishermen usually …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7768
May 08 2013
Seahorse, Hippocampus sp. (Distribution, biology and conservation) – Video
Source: www.fishconsult.org This video was taken in Monterey Aquarium, California, USA Video ownership and review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Introduction: the name of seahorses is given to about 40 species of marine fish that occur worldwide. This group belongs to the family: Syngnathidae and the genus Hippocampus. The …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7763
May 08 2013
Introductions and catch of soles (Solea vulgaris) in Lake Qarun, Egypt
Photo credit: Amal Mogga (South Sudan) and Lury Garcia Nunez (Colombia) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal These photos show the soles (Solea vulgaris) which represents a key species of Lake Qarun especially when considering the increasing levels of the salinity of the lake. Sole was first introduced to the lake in 1938, and followed by …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7757
May 08 2013
Indonesian Fishery sector (capture fishery – aquaculture – processing – trade) – 33 min-video
The owner of this video is “Directorate General of Culture Fishery – Department of Marine Affairs and Fisheries” Credit: Solah Ahmad (Indonesia) This relatively long video covers the fishery sector in Indonesia starting by capture fishery and then aquaculture, processing and export. Aquaculture system is being covered in more details whereas key farmed species were …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7753
May 08 2013
Farming and processing of catfish and shrimp in Vietnam – 15-min Video
Credit: Nguyen Van Hoa (Vietnam) Source: www.fishconsult.org This video presents farming of catfish and shrimp in Vietnam. Farming husbandry such as feeding and sampling is covered. Fish processing is covered in this video.
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7727
May 08 2013
Chlorination and dechlorination in aquaculture operations
http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chlorination-in-aquaculture-operations.pdf
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7742
Dec 18 2012
Fish gene banks (features and technologies)
This three-slide bite addresses the role of gene banks in the conservation of genetic conservation for fish. The rationality of gene banks have been addressed. Also, the main gene banking technologies are covered, namely; cryopreserved (in vitro) and live (in vivo) gene banks. The features of fish gene banks are addressed. Examples of fish gene …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7733
Dec 16 2012
Chinese style incubators for the production of Chinese carp and common carp fingerlings (in Spanish)
Credit: Gerardo Ontiveros Lopez (Mexico) La foto muestra el sistema chino de circulación incubadoras usadas para la producción de carpa herbívora (Ctenopharyngodon idella) alevines y también la carpa común (Cyprinus carpio). Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7716
Dec 16 2012
Collection of armoured catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis) for research in Zambia
Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) This photo shows a fisheries Officer doing collection of armoured catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis) from the wild. This species is still being studied at a Government aquaculture Research station in Luapula Province, for possible induced reproduction in captivity. This expensive fish species is favored by many people in Zambia. Note: We decided not to watermark …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7706