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Cold bathing of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in Thailand

Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the workers while are pouring the whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) into an iced bath. This practice is necessary after harvesting and before grading. While the ice bath is shocking harvested shrimp, it will lead to preserving the meat quality of shrimp and extending its shelf life. Note: We decided …

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Smoking of cichlid fish in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) The photo shows a simple post harvest technology in fish smoking is being employed. Fish smoking is usually applied to the cichlid family; mainly breams. 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 …

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Drying of salted fish in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kaluba (Zambia) The photo shows the previously salted fish when let to dry. Dried fish are ready for market and human consumption. There is a very good market for salted fish in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you …

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Off-shore marine cages in Turkey (Video)

Credit for the video: Ashraf Gouda (Egypt)                                Description:Abdel Rahman El Gamal Source: www.fishconsult.org This video shows the off-shore cages used for growing European seabass (Dicentrachus labrax) and gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) in Turkey. The production of off-shore cages has significantly …

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Aerating shrimp ponds in Thailand

Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the aeration of a shrimp earthen pond using paddle wheels. The power of aerators (in horse power) and its positioning is important not only for providing sufficient air and so oxygen to farmed shrimp but also to create water circulation that direct pond sediments to settle in the center …

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Sun-drying of salted snake skin gourami,Trichogaster pectoralis in Thailand

Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the sun-drying of salted snake skin gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis). This product is a common fishery product to Thai people.  Fried gourami is the most preferred form to the Thai consumers. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will …

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A model of shrimp ponds in Thailand

Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos shows models of shrimp ponds. The first photo shows a pond lined with PE (Polyethylene) sheet for the protection against dike erosion, as well as prevent water seepage and possible diseases infection. The second photo shows the coverage of the pond with bird netting which is used to protect …

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Capture of wild fish in rural Cambodia

Credit: Nyro Tum (Cambodia) The photo shows the fishermen in rural Cambodia during capturing wild fish using cast nets. This fishing practice is common during wet seasons. 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 …

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Desert aquaculture of European seabass (Dicentrachus labrax) and gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) in Egypt

Source of information: Sherif Sadek (Egypt)                       Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photos show an intensive marine fish farm designed for marine fish farming. Underground water with 26 g/l salinity is the only water source. Fish species cultured are European seabass (Dicentrachus labrax) and …

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Artisanal fishery – Transporting and trading of fish in a landing site, Gambia River (Gambia)

Credit: Kajally Sarr (Gambia) The people shown in the photo who are going towards that fishing boats are either fish transporters or fish traders who target for variety of fish  species including Bonga, Sardinella eba, Coruma mullet, Sompat, Baracuda, etc. This landing site is in Gambia River which has a direct connection to the Atlantic Ocean. …

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