Category: Lectures

Lectures in this category have been delivered in regular training courses. Various topics related to aquaculture are addressed in this category

Live fish handling (Updated 2013 version)

This lecture was delivered in “Fish Culture Development” training course during October 2013. This 10-week international training course is annually hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). The lecture addresses key handling issues related to aquaculture practices including: Stocking (thermal acclimation, pH acclimation, salinity acclimation, osmosis, doubtful shipments, enumeration) Sampling (sampling frequency, sampling …

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Small-scale aquaculture in rural development (updated 2013 version)

This lecture was delivered in “Fish Culture Development” training course during November 2013. This 10-week international training course is annually hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). The lecture started with the features of rural community in general before moving to the rationality of incorporating aquaculture in rural development programs focusing on social …

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Applications of genetics in aquaculture and fishery practices (Updated 2013 version)

This lecture was delivered in “Fish Culture Development” training course during October 2013. This 10-week international training course is annually hosted by the Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA). While the lecture started with an introductory component on genetics, the focus has been placed on breeding programs. The following sub-titles are addressed in the lecture: …

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Development and outlook of Egyptian aquaculture – updated 2013 version

This review addresses the following issues: Contribution of aquaculture to total fishery over an extended period of time Mode of aquaculture development in Egypt starting by historic information Aquaculture development and natural resources (land and water) Aquaculture practices in relation to the limitation of natural resources (intensification, integration, rotation) Production basket focusing on tilapia Aquaculture …

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Fish hatchery management

This presentation addresses the management of fish hatcheries starting with some information on fish reproduction in general. Before addressing artificial reproduction, natural collection of wild fry or post larvae have been covered. The presentation includes sexual maturation and broodstock management including maintenance and replacement. Examples and hatchery technologies and so requirements have been included. Various …

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Small-scale aquaculture in rural development

This presentation addresses the role of small-scale in rural development. The features of rural communities and the criteria of small-sacle projects in several countries were included. Models of small-scale aquaculure whether as a sole activity such as cages or when integrated with other agricultural systems such as rice, ducks and chicken have been included. lessons …

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Applications of Genetics in Aquaculture and Fisheries Practices

The presentation addresses mainly the application side of aquaculture practices. Before addressing genetic enhancement approaches, key genetic parameters are briefed. The management of brood stocks in fish hatcheries and selective programs are focused upon in the presentation.  Also, advanced genetic technologies such as ploidy induction and genetic manipulations are covered in this presentation. In regard …

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Live Fish Handling

This presentation covers a wide array of practices carried out in aquaculture. Even though the contents of this presentation are diversified, but they are interrelated. The main parts of this presentation are stocking- sampling- harvesting- grading- marking- Anesthesia and transportation. The presentation is furnished by numerous principals, examples and illustrations [important]Live Fish Handling (2011)[/important]

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Planning of Aquaculture Projects

This presentation addresses the key elements in the planning process of aquaculture projects. The importance of site selection along with water requirements have been focused on. Also, fish candidates in relation to production as well as market elements have been focused on. Classifying farming systems have been attempted. For illustration purposes, case studies have been …

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