Oct 23 2012
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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Oct 23 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photo shows the Sesama crab (or sesame crab) hatchery in Coastal Aquaculture Development and Research Center, Suratthani, Thailand. In this facility, hatching and larval nursing of Sesame crab is taking place for selling …
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Oct 22 2012
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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Oct 22 2012
Photo credit: Felipe Alviz Costa (Bolivia) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This catfish species has several common names such as giant Jelly Catfish, Gilded Catfish and Manguruyú (the last one is the Spanish name especially in Argentinian). This species is native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins in South America. This catfish is mainly …
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Oct 22 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows a mud crab rearing tank. The crabs are placed individually in the plastic baskets shown in the tank. Crabs are fed on trash fish. Through molting and subsequent growth till the market size. These tanks are also used to produce the soft-shell crabs.
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Oct 20 2012
Credit: Mbiro Alexander (Uganda) The photos show fish processing factories which are located mainly around Lake Victoria. Uganda exports considerable quantities of fish products especially Nile perch, Lates niloticus. The principal fishery products are chilled & frozen fillets, fish maws, fats & red meat, skin, head and flanks. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in …
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Oct 20 2012
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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Oct 20 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows a Green mussel (Perna viridis) harvesting boat. The green mussel is the most important species cultured along the coast of Thailand. There are cultivated by extending the wing of the traditional bamboo stake trap, or staking bamboo poles, or coconut palm fronds into the muddy bottom at a depth …
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Oct 20 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows a group of floating cages along the coastline that are placed in brackish water. Main fish species grown in these cages are Barramundi or Sea bass (Lates culcarifer) and Grouper (Epinephelus spp) Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust …
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Oct 20 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the grading of blood cockle (Anadara nodifera) whether by hand or mechanically. When machines are used, cleaning and grading are done simultaneously as shown in one of the photos. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you …
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