This category hosts the key farmed species of fin-fish, shell fish, seaweed and others including those grown in various environments (e.g. warm water, cold water, freshwater, marine water)
Oct 18 2012
Source of information: Sherif Sadek (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photos show an intensive marine fish farm designed for marine fish farming. Underground water with 26 g/l salinity is the only water source. Fish species cultured are European seabass (Dicentrachus labrax) and …
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Oct 17 2012
Photo credit: Grace Charway (Ghana) Information source: Ismael Radwan (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal The two photos show an innovative incubator for the eggs of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). As shown in one of the two photos, the incubator (about 50×70 cm) is screened from the bottom and for …
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Sep 30 2012
Credit: Rafael A. Perez Ovalle (Dominican Republic) During 60s and 70s, several fish species were introduced for aquaculture in Dominican Republic. These include, largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), common carp (Cyprinus carpio), three tilapia species (Oreochromis niloticus, O. plateada and O. rendalli), and crawfish (Procambarus clarke). The photo shows largemouth bass. Note: We decided not to watermark the …
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Sep 30 2012
Credit: Rafael A. Perez Ovalle (Dominican Republic) Un ejemplo es de sembrar las especies mojarra y la especies cachama en el mismo estanque, la mojarra es de agua alta (mantiene en la superficie) y la cachama es de agua baja (mantiene por debajo de los 50 centímetros de la superficie), por lo que el alimento …
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Sep 28 2012
Credit: Vero Rahantarimalala and Lanto Henriette Razafintsalama (Madagascar) Technique d’élevage: Reproduction artificielle et élevage larvaire en écloserie Pré-grossissement en bassins Grossissement en milieux naturels en enclos Pratiquée sur les côtes Sud-Ouest de Madagascar Une photo montre la écloserie que la deuxième photo montre l’holothurie de sable (Holothuria scabra) qui est une espèce clé holothuries. Note: …
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Sep 18 2012
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
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
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
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
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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