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Marketing of fish landed by small-scale fishermen in Malawi

Credit: Gaves Mulaleya (Malawi) The processing of fish by small-scale fishers in Malawi is rudimentary. The distribution and marketing of fish is complex but appears to be efficient. The bulk of the fish landed by small-scale fishermen is smoked or sun-dried as shown in the photos while the remainder of fish landed is sold in …

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Natural spawning of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Egypt – Video

Video credit: Lylian Lugobola (Tanzania)         Information: Ismael Radwan (Egypt)     Text: Abdel Rahman El Gamal This video shows the natural spawning of African catfish, Clarias garepinus which is claimed (by many producers) to be easier and more economical as compared to artificial spawning especially in the light of its reasonable productivity. …

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Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus (characteristics, distribution, feeding, reproduction, electric charges) – Video

This video was filmed in the Freshwater Aquarium, Sea World, California, USA (June 2012) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Characteristics: Despite its name, electric eel is not true eel but more closely related to catfishes. They have elongated, cylindrical, non-scaled bodies, typically growing to about 2 meters in length, and …

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Manual sexing of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus in Gabon (in French)

Credit: Charles Ibinga Maganga (Gabon) Tri et sexage manuel du Tilapia nilotica, élevage monosexe des males et femelles dans des étangs sépares; la mise en charge des males se font à raison de 2,2 poissons /m² à SIAT/Bitam; les alevins sont prélevés dans les étangs de prégrossissements tôt le matin, sont sexes et charge dans les …

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Collection of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus in Ntem Minvoul Valley in Gabon (in French)

Credit: Charles Ibinga Maganga (Gabon) Clarias gariepinus, récoltés par les femmes dans la vallée du Ntem à Minvoul (ville rurale, au nord du Gabon). Ces silures (poissons-chats) sont péchés avec des pièges à poissons (panier conique fait à l’aide des roseaux pour les eaux peu profondes) lors des périodes de remontée d’eau, en début des …

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Promotion of aluminum fishing boats in South Sudan

Credit: Juma Frezar (South Sudan) The photo shows a fishing boat made of aluminum. The promotion for this boat which is provided by a company that is working in the field of fishery is based on the better fishing efficiency of these boats. However, fishermen (in Bor city) do not favor these boats as they …

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Fish smoking and drying research, University of Burundi

Credit: Alain Murekambanze (Burundi) This photo shows a gentle who is carrying out research on the smoking and drying of Lake Tanganyika sprat (Stolothrissa tanganicae). This fish species belongs to Clupediae family which is endemic to the Lake Tanganyika. This research project is managed by the Department of Water, Fisheries and Aquaculture, University of Burundi, Bujumbura. …

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Research facilities at NaFIRRI, Kajjansi, Kampala, (Uganda)

Credit: Alain Murekambanze (Burundi) The photo shows the research ponds at the National Fischeries Resources Research Institute, NaFIRRI  at Kajjansi, Kampala,Uganda.  These ponds as well as a modern fish hatchery and a feed production unit have been constructed through the cooperation between Uganda and China. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not …

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Lionfish, Pterois sp. (reproductive behavior, economic importance, ecological concerns) – Video

This video was taken at Aquarium De la Mer, Sea World,California, USA in June 2012 Reproduction behavior: Usually, a male and few females of lionfish represent a mating group. The male lionfish is highly territorial and protects the mating area. The female lionfish releases between 2,000 and 15,000 eggs (with an average of about 8,000 …

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Lionfish, Pterois sp. (Characteristics, distribution and habitats, feeding habits and predation style, venom) – Video

This video was taken at Aquarium de la Mer, Sea World, California (USA) in June, 2012 Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Characteristics: Lionfish have distinctive brown or maroon color, and white stripes or bands covering the head and body. Their colorful exterior helps them to blend in well …

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