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Inshore fisheries in Andaman Sea, Thaninthari Division, (Myanmar)

Credit: Zawzaw Htwe (Myanmar) Inshore Fishery in Myanmar is carried out in the area five – ten nautical miles away from shore depending on the fishing zones. Fishing is done by gill nets, drift nets, long line, and traps using fishing boats according to a licenses given by the Department of Fishery. Fishing boats are …

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Artisanal fishing boat (Dunga) in Nepal

Credit:Deepak Bhusal (Nepal) The photo shows a fisherman with his boat and net. He is carrying traditional types of basket which is used for keeping the captured fish in. Common species captured are Nakata (Garra gotyla), Buduna (Garra annandalei), Kabre (Glyptothoraz sp.), Faketa (Barilius sp.), and Chepwa (Aspidosporar morar). Fish catch ranges from 0.5 to …

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Aeration and use of disinfecants in intensive farming of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in Vietnam

Credit: Han Huong (Vietnam) This photo shows an intensive farm for whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei). The farm is located in Khanh Hoa Province (Vietnam). The significat aeration system indicates the level of farming intensification. Moreover, tanks seen on pond dike include a proper disinfectant which is prepared for disinfecting farming gears and equipment used on the farm. Note: We decided not to …

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Culture of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in India

Credit : G. Venkata Raju (India) – (gvraju_fisheries@yahoo.co.in) After the repeated failure of Penaeus monodon (giant tiger prawn) culture due to white spot disease, shrimp farmers are now resorted to the culture of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in the brackish water ponds. The picture represents successful operation of Vanamei farming. Note: We decided not to watermark …

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The role of women of Tharu tribe in fishery in Nepal

Credit:Deepak Bhusal (Nepal) Fish and rice is considered a main food to Tharu tribes in Nepal although they use other food of plant or animal origin. Since hunting in forests has been banned, Tharu community began to consume more and more fishes which they catch from rivers, streams and swamps. The photo shows a traditional …

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Dried indigenous fish species kept in the market for selling in Nepal

Credit: Deepak Bhusal (Nepal) Dried indigenous fish species in Nepal are kept in the market for selling in backgroung Malekhu Bazzar which is attached with highway and also to the Trishuli River which is the rich source of indigenous fish species. Excess of fish is sundried and kept in the market for selling. Fish species used …

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Lining of whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) ponds in India

Credit : G. Venkata Raju (India) –  (gvraju_fisheries@yahoo.co.in) Due to the wind action, the waves created would generally disturb the pond bunds making the pond water in that region more turbid. To arrest recurrent erosion of in shrimp pond, plastic paper lining is laid in some shrimp ponds. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos …

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A typical semi-intensive shrimp farm in India

Credit : G. Venkata Raju (India) –  (gvraju_fisheries@yahoo.co.in). The shrimp farms are mostly square type and are well established with pumping system, monk type sluices, aerators, drainage system, etc to facilitate the semi-intensive farming. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its  clarity. However, we trust you will notify us …

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Clam culture (Meretrix lyrata) in Thanh Hoa Province in Vietnam

Credit: Han Huong (Vietnam): Clam culture (Meretrix lyrata) in Thanh Hoa Province (Vietnam). The photo shows the clam farmer while checking the farm fence for ensuring maximum security to his farm. 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 …

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Fish hatchery management

This presentation addresses the management of fish hatcheries starting with some information on fish reproduction in general. Before addressing artificial reproduction, natural collection of wild fry or post larvae have been covered. The presentation includes sexual maturation and broodstock management including maintenance and replacement. Examples and hatchery technologies and so requirements have been included. Various …

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