Source: www.fishconsult.org The specimen shown in this video is Omani abalone, Haliotis mariae. In nature and in situations of abundant algae supply, the adult abalone tends to stay in their location, waiting for their food to of the algae to be drifted to them by water currents. However, if food turns scarce, abalone crawls over …
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Mar 05 2014
Giant hermit crab, Petrochirus diogenes (Distribution – Feeding – reproduction – associates)
Photo credit: Glenda Vélez Calabria (Colombia) Technical review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This photo was taken in mundo marino and te mostramos lo que pasa en el fondo, Colombia General: This species is a large marine hermit crab which was originally described as Cancer diogenes. These crabs which are red in color may show sexual dimorphism in regard …
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Mar 03 2014
Production of all-male fingerlings of Nile tilapia in Benin (treatment tanks)
Credit: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) The photo shows the facilities what are in use during the hormonal treatment of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus. One may notice that the relatively small size of tanks which enables the matching with the possible number of treated tilapia fry keeping in mind that the fecundity of Nile tilapia (no. eggs/female) …
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Mar 03 2014
Short-nosed unicornfish (Description – habitats – feeding habits – reproduction)- Video
Source: www.fishconsult.org The video was taken in the Sea World, San Diego, USA Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) General: The short-nosed unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) which belongs to the family Acanthuridae has other names including spotted unicornfish, and brown unicornfish. In general, it is a very peaceful fish whether in the wild …
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Mar 02 2014
Use of earthworms in the composting process in Guatemala
Credit: Manuel Cano Alfaro (Guatemala) The photos show the use of nymph as a substrate for the production of the earthworm. The use of worms allows the production of compost and simultaneously stabilizes the presence of heavy metals and some other chemicals which could present in the plants. The role of the earthworm stops at …
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Mar 01 2014
Refractometers and Salinity Measurement
Salinity measurement could be determined through several approaches including the refractive index using refractometers. The principle of the refractive index is based on the light refraction through liquids; the more dissolved solids in water, the slower light travels through it. The amount of bending (refraction) is related to how much salt is dissolved in the …
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Feb 28 2014
Use of creel in the recovery plan of European eels in Spain
Credit: Glenda Vélez Calabria (Colombia) The recovery plan of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla, includes an review of the creels that had been previously placed in the National and Natural Park Doñana as well as also in the Guadiamar Green Corridor. This activity is carried out in order to keep track of the biological conditions …
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Feb 27 2014
Trapping in artisanal fishery in Benin
Credit for the photos: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) The photos show simple fishing gears (traps) which are made of locally available materials. Trapping is a favored fishing practice to artisanal fishermen especially whenever fishery stocks are abundant as well as when the right location for placing the traps is chosen. This is in addition to the …
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Feb 27 2014
Hand sexing of tilapia fingerlings using colored dyes in Benin
Photo credit: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Tilapia fingerlings when reaching a weight of about 15-20 grams can be sexed by looking at the genital papilla which is located behind the anus. The genital papilla has a single opening in males (for urine and milt) while females have two openings; one for …
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Feb 25 2014
Line fishing of leopard catfish, Perrunichthys perruno in Bolivia
Credit: Leon Felipe Alviz (Bolivia) The photo shows a fishing boat in Bolivian water and the capture of leopard catfishes, Perrunichthys perruno using line fishing using a bait of tarpon meat. This medium-size species does not enjoy a great commercial value and is only used for local consumption. This species is the only member in …
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