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Hornet tilapia, Tilapia buttikoferi (Description – distribution – feeding – reproduction) – Video

This video was taken at the Sea World, California, USA (June, 2012) Introduction: Hornet tilapia, Tilapia buttikoferi, which belongs to the family Cichlidae is known by more common names such as Zebra tilapia and tiger tilapia. Description Hornet tilapia has typical tilapia shape with vertical black color and several yellow stripping extending from the region to …

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California spiny lobster, Panulirus interruptus (Characteristics, distribution, feeding, reproduction, predators)

These two photos were taken at the Sea World, USA in June 2012 Characteristics: The California spiny lobster is one of the largest spiny lobster species, and typically grows to a length of 30 centimeters. Males can weigh up to 12 kilograms and Adults can grow to be more than 2 feet long. Spiny lobsters may …

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Cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda

Credit:  Emmanuel Hahirwabasenga and Rwigiriza Augustin Kanimba (Rwanda) The two photos show the cage farming of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Burera, Rwanda. The lake is found in the Northern part of Rwanda, near the volcanic mountains. Farmed fish in the cages are regularly sampled and inspected. Fish are fed with commercial feed that …

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White whale, Delphinapterus leucas (Reproduction, threat and conservation status) – Video

This video was taken at the Sea World, California, USA Life history and reproduction Males reach sexual maturity between four and seven years, while females mature at between six and nine years. The white whales can live more than 50 years. Female belugas typically give birth to one calf every three years. Gestation lasts 12 …

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White whale, Delphinapterus leucas (Introduction, description, distribution, feeding) – Video

This video was filmed at the Sea World, California, USA (June 2012) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Introduction: The beluga whale and white whale are the common names for the Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean species, Delphinapterus leucas, which belongs to family “monodontidae”.  We preferred to use white whale to avoid confusion with …

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Rural aquaculture in Malawi (Establishment, management and impacts)

Credit: Gaves Mulaleya (Malawi) It is estimated that there are about 4,000 small-scale fish farmers in Malawi. A typical farmer has one or two small pond and harvests about 13 kg of fish per annum. Ponds are normally constructed by family members and sometimes with help of hired labour. The majority of farmers use maize …

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Marketing of fish landed by small-scale fishermen in Malawi

Credit: Gaves Mulaleya (Malawi) The processing of fish by small-scale fishers in Malawi is rudimentary. The distribution and marketing of fish is complex but appears to be efficient. The bulk of the fish landed by small-scale fishermen is smoked or sun-dried as shown in the photos while the remainder of fish landed is sold in …

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Natural spawning of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Egypt – Video

Video credit: Lylian Lugobola (Tanzania)         Information: Ismael Radwan (Egypt)     Text: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This video shows the natural spawning of African catfish, Clarias garepinus which is claimed (by many producers) to be easier and more economical as compared to artificial spawning especially in the light of its reasonable productivity. …

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (characteristics, distribution, feeding, reproduction, electric charges) – Video

This video was filmed in the Freshwater Aquarium, Sea World, California, USA (June 2012) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Characteristics: Despite its name, electric eel is not true eel but more closely related to catfishes. They have elongated, cylindrical, non-scaled bodies, typically growing to about 2 meters in length, and …

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Promotion of aluminum fishing boats in South Sudan

Credit: Juma Frezar (South Sudan) The photo shows a fishing boat made of aluminum. The promotion for this boat which is provided by a company that is working in the field of fishery is based on the better fishing efficiency of these boats. However, fishermen (in Bor city) do not favor these boats as they …

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