Category: Lectures and Bites

Applications of genetics in aquaculture and fishery practices (Updated 2013 version)

This lecture was delivered in “Fish Culture Development” training course during October 2013. This 10-week international training course is annually hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). While the lecture started with an introductory component on genetics, the focus has been placed on breeding programs. The following sub-titles are addressed in the lecture: …

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Change in the composition of fish catch in Bardawil lagoon (Egypt)

This 2-slide bite presents the change that occurred in the catch of Bardaweel Lagoon over about 20-year period. The over-fishing on the gilt-head seabream (Sparus aurata) has led to severe decline in its population offering the chance to crabs and non-economical shrimp to fill the niche. This short bite is supported by photos and graphs. …

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Development and outlook of Egyptian aquaculture – updated 2013 version

This review addresses the following issues: Contribution of aquaculture to total fishery over an extended period of time Mode of aquaculture development in Egypt starting by historic information Aquaculture development and natural resources (land and water) Aquaculture practices in relation to the limitation of natural resources (intensification, integration, rotation) Production basket focusing on tilapia Aquaculture …

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Características del Lago Titicaca, Perú (in Spanish)

Credit: Oscar  Del Valle  Ayala via Wilder Rodrìguez Arteaga (Peru) This single-slide bite addresses -in Spanish- the characteristics of Lake Titicaca (Peru). The available information includes:  Volume, elevation, depth (average and maximum), length and width. The information is supported by a map and a photo. http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lake-Titicaca-Peru.pdf

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Use of the phototactic behavior (attraction to light) in the collection of fish larvae

This single-slide bite address the utilization of the attraction of fish larvae to light to enable an efficient and safer collection of larvae. http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Attracting-fish-larvae-to-light-for-their-collection.pdf

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Sea water ice (features and uses)

This one-slide bite tackles the sea-water ice in regard to the rationality and effectiveness in preserving fish. A comparison between freshwater ice and sea-water ice has been highlighted especially in regard to the melting temperature and possible effect on chilled fish. http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sea-water-Ice.pdf

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Sex reversal in fishes (rationality – masculinization – feminization – applications)

http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Sex-reversal-in-fish.pdf

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Malachite green (use – risk – regulation – banning)

http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Malachite-Green.pdf

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Chlorination and dechlorination in aquaculture operations

http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chlorination-in-aquaculture-operations.pdf

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Fish gene banks (features and technologies)

This three-slide bite addresses the role of gene banks in the conservation of genetic conservation for fish. The rationality of gene banks have been addressed. Also, the main gene banking technologies are covered, namely; cryopreserved (in vitro) and live (in vivo) gene banks. The features of fish gene banks are addressed. Examples of fish gene …

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