Aug 22 2013
The photo shows the first aerator unit introduced into Egyptian aquaculture during late 1990s. This single aerator was designed by the farm owner who is by nature a mechanical engineer whereas the manufacturing of this diesel-operator aerator was done in local workshop. Afterwards, the trade of imported aerators has flourished.
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Aug 21 2013
This photo shows a simple unit for the production and nursing of tilapia fry in Egypt. The whole unit is made of locally available materials, whether the structure or the incubators (made of clay pots). The estimated numbers of produced fry of this unit matches the size of the pond. Ideally, before starting a production …
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Aug 21 2013
Credit: Charles Ibinga Maganga (Gabon) Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus has been highly recommended for aquaculture in Gabon due to its hardiness, high growth rate, easiness to breed in captivity, and before that the consumer preference. The photos show related issues to tilapia culture including tilapia ponds and harvest.
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Aug 21 2013
Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) There has been a growing interest in shrimp farming in Iran. During the time these photos were taken (year 2000), the two key farmed shrimp species were: Indian white shrimp, Penaeus indicus which is believed the best candidate to be farmed in Khouzestan, …
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Aug 21 2013
Video credit: G. Venkata Raju (India) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Source: www.fishconsult.org This video shows the stop-logs used in the water management –in particular depth- in fish ponds in India. The same system was introduced from China into Egypt during 1980s before being changed to piping system. As shown in this video, …
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Aug 18 2013
The photo shows the inspection of fishing net for the evaluation and determination process of optimal fishing effort for aquatic resources in Rwanda. La photo montre l’inspection du filet de pêche pour le processus d’évaluation et la détermination de l’effort de pêche optimale des ressources aquatiques au Rwanda.
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Aug 18 2013
This photo shows a model of an awareness and training of grassroots fish producers grouped in associations operating in a fishing community in Rwanda. Esta foto muestra un modelo de sensibilización y capacitación de los productores pesqueros Grassroot agrupados en asociaciones que operan en una comunidad pesquera en Rwanda.
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Aug 17 2013
Video credit: Hussein Ali Mohammed Alshihi (Sultanate of Oman) The video shows the facility of the World Fish Center (Abbassa – Egypt). The outdoor facilities include earthen ponds of different sizes that range from 400-m2 – 2000-m2. The green house area -annexed to the main building- include concrete tanks of various sizes which are used for …
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Aug 16 2013
Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) The photo shows a type of fisheries extension in which an extension officer is paying an extension visits to a fish farm in a direct contact whereas farmers share their views and express the challenges they are facing throughout the management of their farms. Extension activity is the responsibility of the department …
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Aug 16 2013
Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) Review: Lumbwe Kalumba and Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photo shows a fisheries officers while conducting catch assessment survey on Mweru-Luapula Fishery in Luapula Province, Zambia. Lake Mweru is a freshwater lake located in the Luapula valley on the borders of Northern Zambia and the …
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