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Sep 24 2012
Reproduction of black catfish, Rhamdia quelen in Uruguay – (Broodstock)
Photo credit: Claudia Turra (Uruguay) – Description: Claudia Turra and Abdel Rahman El Gamal This species, Rhamdia quelen which belongs to the siluridae family is a South American catfish that is known by Black catfish in addition to other local names. The photo shows a broodstock of Black catfish in “Punta Negra” fish farm, Maldonado-Uruguay. The …
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Sep 21 2012
Establishment of a private fish hatchery for Nile tilapia and African catfish in Mparambo, Burundi
This project has been developed by a group of trainees who participated during 2012 in the Warm Water Fish Production training course which is hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA) in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The proposed location of this project is Mparambo, Burundi. The project components include the its …
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Sep 20 2012
Establishing a small-scale Nile tilapia farm in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
This project has been developed by a group of trainees who participated during 2012 in the Warm Water Fish Production training course which is hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA) in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The proposed location of this project is the Nyagatare district, Rwanda. The project components include …
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Sep 19 2012
Preparing Prahok fish product in Cambodia
Credit: Nyro Tum (Cambodia) The photo shows women who living in and around the Tonle Sap Great Lake in Cambodia are enjoying in preparing fish paste-PRAHOK- for their families. Prahok which is a famous type of preserved fish in Cambodia is characterized by its strong and distinct flavor and can be eaten cooked or fried usually …
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Sep 19 2012
Liming of fish ponds in Malawi
Credit: Allan Katola (Malawi) Liming of a fish pond is usually done to correct the pH and improve alkalinity when the soils are acidic and also done after harvesting to control disease causing organisms and others. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify …
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Sep 19 2012
Artisanal unit for red tilapia rearing in Colombia
Credit: Glenda Vélez Calabria (Colombia) This photo shows a unit for red tilapia rearing in the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM). The unit is built from wood and includes nursery cages as well as first and second phase of grow-out for red tilapia. The CGSM is a coastal lagoon located in northern Colombia that is …
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Sep 19 2012
Lighting for zooplankton during nursery and fattening stages of red tilapia in Colombia
Credit: Glenda Vélez Calabria (Colombia) As shown in the photo, artisan lamps are used at night in order to keep the zooplankton on the surface, thereby taking advantage of the productivity of the medium while using less artificial feed during the first and second phase grow-out of red tilapia. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos …
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Sep 19 2012
Mariculture development in Gazi Bay, Kenya
Credit: Caroline Wanjiru (Kenya) This document addresses the development of mariculture Gazi Bay, Kenya. The description of the project location is addressed as well as the rationality of the project from social and ecological dimensions. The photos describe the various phases of the project starting by the site selection and ending by the completion of fish …
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Sep 18 2012
Spawning and nursing of sea cucumber Holothuria scabra (sandfish) in Vietnam
Credit: Rayner Pitt (United Kingdom) This file addresses the spawning and nursing of sand fish (Holothuria scabra). Technical components begin with the acquision of sea cucumber broodstock and spawning as well as the facilities required. The management of spawning and nursing operations are covered especially in regard to water management and feeding throughout all phases …
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