Category: Photos

Landing and preparing striped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) for processing (Vietnam)

Credit: Han Huong (Vietnam) This photo shows commercial landing of striped catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus), which will be shipped for processing in a processing plant in Giang Province (Vietnam) 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 …

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Aeration and use of disinfecants in intensive farming of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in Vietnam

Credit: Han Huong (Vietnam) This photo shows an intensive farm for whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei). The farm is located in Khanh Hoa Province (Vietnam). The significat aeration system indicates the level of farming intensification. Moreover, tanks seen on pond dike include a proper disinfectant which is prepared for disinfecting farming gears and equipment used on the farm. Note: We decided not to …

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Use of electrofishing in fish sampling and harvesting

Electrofishing is a fishing technique that is primarily used in freshwater to collect broodstock from lakes and reservoirs where other sampling or harvesting techniques cannot be used. The photos show electrofishing boats which represent a common means of this practice. Electrofishing is designed to operate on fish nervous system and hence leads to temporarily stunning …

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Compost enclosure in a fish pond (Rwanda)

Credit: Fidele Kampayana (Rwanda): The photo shows a divider made of bamboo in an earthen fish pond whereas organic fertilization is practiced. The divider creates a compost enclosure, where the farmer puts organic fertilizers regularly renewable; this divider prevents the spread of manure in pond water because the compost enclosure is installed in the water …

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Use of green manure in Rwanda aquaculture

Credit: Fidele Kampayana (Rwanda): The photos show cut plants piled in the corner of a fish pond during its decomposition (green manure). Cut plants when piled up in pond water, they rot and decompose easily offering optimum environments for bacterial growth. Also, as plants decompose, its contents of nutrients are released enhancing fish production through …

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Integrated rabbit-fish culture (Rwanda)

Credit: Fidele Kampayana (Rwanda) These photos belong to a private farm in Rwanda where integrated system is being applied between rabbits and mix-sex Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The minimum pond size is about 500m2. Fish are stocked at a rate of 2 fingerlings per m2. In this particular pond, tilapia of 5-g average size has …

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Artisanal fishery in Venezuela – B (in Spanish)

Credit: Luis Gallardo (Venezuela) Poblacion de Rio Caribe, estado Sucre,Venezuela, Comunidad de pescadores artesanales 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 or more. This is expected and will be appreciated. [important][/important]

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Artisanal fishery in Venezuela – A (in Spanish)

Credit: Luis Gallardo (Venezuela) Poblacion de el Morro de Puerto Santo, estado Sucre, Venezuela. Comunidad de pescadores artesanales. 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 or more. This is expected and will be …

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Overview on fishery sector in Venezuela (in Spanish)

Credit: Luis Gallardo (Venezuela) En Venezuela, la pesca de arrastre quedo prohibida por la nueva Ley de Pesca y Acuacultura a partir del 14 de marzo de 2009.Es el primer país en el mundo que adopta esta decisión. El nuevo texto prohíbe la actividad de arrastre en todas las aguas jurisdiccionales de Venezuela. La decisión del …

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Culture of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in India

Credit : G. Venkata Raju (India) – (gvraju_fisheries@yahoo.co.in) After the repeated failure of Penaeus monodon (giant tiger prawn) culture due to white spot disease, shrimp farmers are now resorted to the culture of whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei in the brackish water ponds. The picture represents successful operation of Vanamei farming. Note: We decided not to watermark …

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