Category: Aquaculture

This collection of photos includes various farmed species of fin-fish, shell fish, seaweed and others as well as the farming practices carried out in many countries in the world

Marketing of smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Busia, Uganda

Credit:Eugene Eges Smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on a fish stall in Busia Fish market in Busia Uganda  photo taken on 3dr Februery 2012 by Eugene Eges 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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Feeding tilapia in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Feeding compressed pellet diet in tilapia pond in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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.  

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Sorting of tilapia fry (Myanmar)

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Hand sorting of tilapia fry from eggs at hatchery in Irriwaddy delta of Myanmar 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. …

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Cage aquaculture near the source of River Nile in Uganda

Credit: Egesa Eugene (Uganda) The photo shows a cage fish farm (Source Nile) whereas cages are fitted with damand feeders. The farm is  located near the source of River Nile in Jinja. This photo was taken on July12 2009 Note:We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify …

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Collecting embryos from the mouth of a red tilapia female (Video)

Credit for the video: Fish Culture Development course (2010) – Spanish speaker group, description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal In mouth fish brooders such as the key farmed tilapia, a female incubates fertilized eggs till hatching. The incubation period is directly related to water temperature and can range from as short as 3 days to as long …

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Artificial fertilization of the eggs of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Video)

Credit for the video: Emmanuel Ohene Marfo (Ghana)   Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Such as the case with silurid fishes, it is almost impossible to hand strip the sperm from the male of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Therefore and as seen in this video, testes of a sacrificed male are used for the artificial fertilization of catfish eggs. Testes …

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Transportation of tilapia fingerlings in local aquaculture system in Rwanda

Credit: Fidele Kampayana (Rwanda) The photos show a local system for transporting the fingerlings of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus produced from natural spawning system carried out in earthen ponds -as seen in one of the photos-  of about 500 m2.  The transportation tank as shown in the photo is a plastic can of a volume that can range …

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Fish breeding tanks (ponds) in Indonesia

Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) The photo shows a group of small ponds (tanks) of 2×2 meters each. Farmers who own such type of ponds use them for breeding purposes. Usually, these facilities produce and distribute their production of fish seed to fish growers in the same or nearby villages. Bamboo that surrounds tanks provides the …

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Traditional facility for seed production of catfish species (Clarias sp.) in Indonesia

Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) This photo shows a hatchery facility for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and others Clarias species. Usually is such facility, natural spawning is practiced. In general, the growing aquaculture activities of African catfish (hatching and farming) reflect the high consumption demand on these species in Indonesia. Many restaurants offer catfish in their …

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Marine cage aquaculture in Indonesia

Credit: Anna Jamil (Indonesia) The photo shows marine cages located in the east of java (Java Islands) and represent marine cages located in other places especially surrounding islands in east part of Indonesia. Marine fish which are commonly cultured in these cages include grouper of the species Plectrocopormus leopardus, Epinephelus suillus, Epinephelus tauvina, cheilinus undulates, …

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