Abdel Rahman El Gamal
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Mar 19 2012
Construction of sea cucumber pens for Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) in Vietnam
Credit: Rayner Pitt (United Kingdom) This photo shows one of the first sandfish (Holothuria scabra) pens that were constructed in Vietnam. Upon the construction, it was thought the pen walls had to stand higher than the surface of the sea. Later it was realized that fences standing only about 50cm above the sea floor were …
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Mar 19 2012
Intensive monoculture of Striped catfish, (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
This project proposal has been developed by a working group who participated in Fish Culture Development training course in 2011 under the supervision of Dr. Abdel Rahman El Gamal. The main focus of this project proposal is to enhance the productivity of striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) in Vietnam. The document highlighted the importance of the …
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Mar 19 2012
Use of traditional water wheels in lifting water to fish farms in Egypt (Video)
Water wheels which were traditionally in use in agriculture are used in the present to lift water required to some fish farms in Egypt and some other countries. Based on water wheel users, it is claimed that water wheels are efficient in lifting water and also more durable with less incidences of breakdowns and operation …
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Mar 19 2012
Enhancing the stock of silver minnow, Rastrineobola agentae in Lake Victoria (Uganda)
Credit: Eugene Eges (Uganda) The photo shows the small silver minnow “Mukene”, Rastrineobola agentae whose biomass has gone up following the decline of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) stocks along with its predation pressure in Lake Victoria. Note:We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will …
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Mar 19 2012
Marketing of smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Busia, Uganda
Credit:Eugene Eges Smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on a fish stall in Busia Fish market in Busia Uganda photo taken on 3dr Februery 2012 by Eugene Eges 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 to use a picture …
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Mar 19 2012
Feeding tilapia in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar
Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Feeding compressed pellet diet in tilapia pond in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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 to use a picture or more. This is expected and will be appreciated.
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Mar 19 2012
Sorting of tilapia fry (Myanmar)
Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Hand sorting of tilapia fry from eggs at hatchery in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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 to use a picture or more. This is expected and will be appreciated. …
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Mar 19 2012
Pond Construction (Earth Work) – India (Video)
Credit: Indian fish farmers and G. Venkata Raju (India) Pond construction by manual labour has been stopped. Earth work is undertaken by bulldozers and tractors. Bulldozers are used in the case of large scale excavations whereas tractors are used for the projects requiring the earth work not more than 200 ha generally. However, finishing work will …
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Mar 19 2012
Feeding behavior of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) during grow-out (Video)
This video shows the feeding behavior of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) whereas the feeding aggressiveness is obvious and will be always the case if fish are in good health and when the aquatic environment is close to optimum. This Tilapia has a small stomach and so would require a relatively long time to get its …
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Mar 19 2012
Pond construction and establishing a harvest ditch (Egypt) – Video
Credit of the video: El-Sadig Arbab Hagar (Sudan); description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Looking at the fish farm size in Egypt and so pond size, using the machinery in pond construction is the practical option. The intensification level of farming practices greatly influence the size of fish pond. A pond of a hectar or slightly …
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