Credit: Rayner Pitt (United Kingdom) This file addresses the spawning and nursing of sand fish (Holothuria scabra). Technical components begin with the acquision of sea cucumber broodstock and spawning as well as the facilities required. The management of spawning and nursing operations are covered especially in regard to water management and feeding throughout all phases …
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Sep 17 2012
Icing and transporting whiteleg shrimp to the market in Thailand
Credit:Wanna Thawinwan (Thailand) According to a prior agreement, the trader goes to the shrimp farm early in the morning to finalize the purchasing of shrimp and to prepare as well as to transport the shrimp. Icing and transporting the shrimp is the responsibility of the trader. The preparation includes size grading according to the marketing …
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Sep 17 2012
Harvesting and sorting of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei (Thailand)
Credit: Wanna Thawinwan (Thailand) The growing season lasts 80-90 days whereas shrimp is expected to reach the market size (80-100 pieces/kg). A recent market survey reveals that the market price of average shrimp is about 4 USD/kg. (price in August 2012). The two photos show the hand-sorting of harvested shrimp as well as a batch …
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Sep 13 2012
Tuna meat display in “La Boquera” market, Barcelona – Spain (color and flavor)
Credit: Gabriel Salvo Parra (Chile) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal The swimming nature of tunas influences the color and flavor of tuna meat. The red coloration derives …
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Sep 13 2012
Cage farming of rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss in Mexico (in Spanish)
Credit: Juan Suarez Sanchez (Mexico) Esta foto muestra el cultivo de trucha arcoíris (Oncorhynchus mykiss) en jaulas flotantes de 300 m3 de capacidad, en la presa Apizaquito, Tlaxcala, México. Las jaulas son sembradas a razón de 16.7 organismos m3, con alevines de trucha de 5 gramos y 3 centímetros de peso y longitud promedio inicial, respectivamente. …
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Sep 13 2012
Construction of fertilizing cribs in tilapia ponds in Malawi
Credit: Allan Katola (Malawi) The photo shows the constructing a crib for manure in tilapia pond in Thyolo district Malawi. This system is commonly used in small scale fish farms where farmers rely on animal manure which have little nutritive content. In order to avoid the silting up the pond by the large quantities of …
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Sep 13 2012
Oreochromis karongae catch from Lake Malawi
Credit: Allan Katola (Malawi) The photo shows Oreochromis karongae catch from Lake Malawi. The local name of this tilapia species is “Chambo” and is sold per piece or per kilo. The consumer preference to this species varies. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust …
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Sep 12 2012
Artisanal fishery in Sao Tome and Prince (Canoes fishing boats)
Credit: Gabriel de Labra (Spain) Around 35% of the artisanal fishermen in Sao Tomé fish in bigger wood canoes (as shown in the photos) with crews of 10-20 people and only around 5% uses fibreglass boats. Both of them uses outboard motors and are mostly purse seiners, catching mainly small pelagics. Note: We decided not …
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Sep 12 2012
Artisanal fishery in Sao Tome and Prince (Prao fishing boats)
Credit: Gabriel de Labra (Spain) There are some projects funded by international donors trying to introduce a prototype fishing boats specially designed for Sao Tomé and Prince waters, which are more stable and efficient. It is called “Prao” and is made of laminated wood. The boats are shown in the photos. Note: We decided not …
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Sep 12 2012
Artisanal fishery in Sao Tome and Prince (dugout fishing boats)
Credit: Gabriel de Labra (Spain) More than half of the artisanal fishermen of São Tomé and Prince uses small dugouts without motor and fish using hand line and target mostly demersal fish (groupers) or big pelagics (small tuna, merlin fish, sharks…). Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. …
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