Abdel Rahman El Gamal
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Jul 03 2012
Lionfish, Pterois sp. (Characteristics, distribution and habitats, feeding habits and predation style, venom) – Video
This video was taken at Aquarium de la Mer, Sea World, California (USA) in June, 2012 Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Characteristics: Lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon color, and white stripes or bands covering the head and body. Their colorful exterior helps them to blend in well …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=4082
Jun 30 2012
Cage farming of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) in Rayaan Depressions, Egypt (Video)
Credit: Course participants in EICA/JICA training course (2011) Cage farming of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) has been tried recently in Rayaan Depressions in Egypt. The water salinity of the depressions is steadily increasing due to evaporation making the system suitable to marine cages. The stocked fingerlings are produced in private marine hatcheries while the …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3816
Jun 27 2012
Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Description & key biological parameters, distribution range & habitats, and feeding habits) Video
This photo was taken in Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA. The green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas is the largest species of the Cheloniidae family. Green sea turtles are named after the green color of their body fat which is green from the plants they eat. Description and key biological parameters: Green sea turtles are one of …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3933
Jun 27 2012
Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (Life span & reproduction, respiration, salinity management, and survival threats)
Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Life span and reproduction: green sea turtles seem to grow very slowly and usually reach sexual maturity at the age of 10 – 50 years with an average of about 25 years. Although green sea turtles live most of their lives in the …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3923
Jun 26 2012
Moon Jellyfish, Aurelia labiate (distribution, description & behavior, life cycle, feeding behavior)- Video
This video was taken at Monterey Bay Aquarium Source: www.fishconsult.org Moon jellyfish, Aurelia labiata belongs to the genus Aurelia and is a cnidarian of the Ulmaridae family. Distribution: moon jellyfish are found in most seas in Europe, Japan, and Gulf of Mexico as well as in the Pacific Coast of North America. They live in pelagic habitats and they are often …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3890
Jun 26 2012
Sun-drying of fish in South Sudan
Credit: Juma Frezar (South Sudan) The two photos show the process of sun drying of fish in South Sudan. The drying is done on wooden structures, wire or robes. During summer, fish drying may require 3-4 days while a longer period (a week or more) may be required in the fall. Nothing is added to …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3900
Jun 25 2012
Marketing of dried fish in South Sudan
Credit: Juma Frezar (South Sudan) This photo has been taken in the marketing location of dried fish in Bonito City, South Sudan. Dried fish species are usually abundant and available all-year round. Because of the low consumer preference to dried fish compared to fresh fish, its market price is lower than fresh fish. By the …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3879
Jun 25 2012
Pacific sea nettle (Chrysaora fuscescens) – Video
This video was taken in Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA The Pacific sea nettle, Chrysaora fuscescens which lives in the Pacific Ocean is a free-floating, large jellyfish with a bell of up to about 30-50 cm across in diameter. It has four long oral arms surrounding its mouth. Sea nettles have bright distinctive colors which make them a popular …
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Jun 15 2012
Giant Pacific Octopus Enteroctopus dofleini (feeding behavior and predation)
This photo was taken on 9 June, 2012 at: Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, USA Feeding behavior: This octopus hides in its den under rocks or in a cave. By night, an octopus leaves its den to hunt after its favorite prey such as crustaceans, small crabs, scallops, abalone, snails, clams and fish. Octopuses in general when feed …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3852
Jun 15 2012
The Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini (Life history and conservation status) – Video
This short video was taken on 09 June, 2012 at Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, USA Life history: The Giant Pacific Octopus is a short-lived animal, with life spans of 3-5 years. When sexually mature, females may lay 20,000 – 100,000 eggs over a period of several days. Eggs are intensively cared for by the females until …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=3828