Credit: Fidele Kampayana and Gilbert Bugimgo (Rwanda) The photo shows the packing and marketing of Tanganyika sardine, Limnothrissa miodon fished from Lake Kivu. The low level of fish processing and products development could be attributed to the artisanal nature of the fisheries of the lake. This species was introduced from Lake Tanganyika to Lake Kivu in 1959. L. miodon is the major …
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Oct 31 2012
Size grading of harvested whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal Two of the three photos show the hand grading of heads-on harvested whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei. It is obvious that women contribute significantly to the grading process which takes place after cold bathing. In order to …
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Oct 27 2012
Use of tractors in the construction of fish ponds in India (Video)
Credit: Indian farmers and G. Venkata Raju (India) A tractor is considered an important piece of machinery in fish pond construction. In India, tractors are used for the projects requiring the earth work not more than 200 ha generally. However, finishing work will be done by using the tractors for the purpose of perfect slope …
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Oct 26 2012
Reproductive performance and considerations of clown anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris (Thailand)
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The first photo shows a pair of clown anemone fish brooder “or clownfish” (Amphiprion ocellaris) while inhabiting a sea anemone. This species is among reef dwellers. The larger fish specimen shown in the photo is a female. The clown anemone fish are monogamous as a brooder mates with the same spouse except in case …
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Oct 26 2012
Cold bathing of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in Thailand
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the workers while are pouring the whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) into an iced bath. This practice is necessary after harvesting and before grading. While the ice bath is shocking harvested shrimp, it will lead to preserving the meat quality of shrimp and extending its shelf life. Note: We decided …
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Oct 25 2012
Fishery resources conservation (Primary education) in Cambodia
Credit: Nyro Tum (Cambodia) This photo shows the primary students while painting their pictures for contesting during a fish day event The topics focus on fishery resources conservation 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 use a picture …
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Oct 25 2012
Towards aquatic biodiversity conservation in Honduras (in Spanish)
Credit: Carolina Cardona (Honduras) La Dirección General de Pesca y Acuicultura (DIGEPESCA) en Honduras trabaja en coordinación con otras ONG, en el caso de la zona de la Mosquitia está apoyando al PNUD en el Proyecto Conservación de la Biodiversidad de los paisajes productivos de la Mosquitia” entre los componentes de este proyecto se encuentran: la …
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Oct 24 2012
A compost crib in a fish pond in Zambia
Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) Description: Lumbwe Kaluba and Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photo shows a compost crib in the shallow corner of an earthen fish pond. The …
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