Oct 24 2018

Initial applications of chicken manure in fish ponds (Video)

This video has been filmed during a training program held at the World Fish Center (Egypt). The present demonstration shows the spread of chicken manure over the entire bottom of the pond which is prepared for fish stocking. Typically, after the spread of the chicken manure, water is raised for about 15 to 20 cm in order to encourage the decomposition of the manure before raising the water higher.

As we know, the decomposition of organic manure requires oxygen obtained from the water and hence before fish stocking, an analysis should be done to ensure that the decomposition process is complete and the dissolved oxygen is normal. Unfortunately, if the stocking was done prior to the full decomposition of the manure, stocked fish may experience a significant stress due to the low dissolved oxygen which may lead to fish kill. In the absence of measuring equipment, a field test can be done through stocking some specimens of target fish into a small cage or hapa placed in the fertilized and watch for their performance and and/or survival.

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Oct 20 2018

A quick tour in Mwarda fish market in Umdorman Sudan (Video)

This video was filmed in Mwarda fish market which is located in Umdorman. All fish displayed is freshwater fish with tilapia is the most preferred and traded species in the market. There are quite a few species other than tilapia including African catfish, Nile perch, and others. The market has a designated part for simple fish processing such as gutting and filleting. Friday –being the weekend- is the busiest day of the week.

 

 

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Oct 18 2018

Bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean waters to the fattening cages in Libya (Video)

Video credit: Abdallah Elmgawshi (Libya)

Review: Abdallah Elmgawshi and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel)

The video was filmed in the north of Mosrata (Libya) during May, 2012.

Once a squadron of Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is spotted using telescopes or fish finders, its location is identified and approached quickly. Then the bait of sardines is thrown in large quantities over a short period of time (about 20 min) to enable the circling of tuna with a large seine.

The divers are responsible for estimating the number of tuna specimens confined within the fishing seine. They are also responsible for connecting the fattening cage to the fishing seine.

The tunas passing from the large circular seine into the target cage are photographed and displayed on a monitoring apparatus in the attendance of the representatives from the vessel, Libyan marine resources and ICCAT “Iinternational Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas”. Once the target number of tuna specimens for a given cage is reached, the cage opening is closed and pulled away at one-knot speed to the fattening location.

In such fishing process, several vessels are involved to support the main fishing vessel. The same is true in regard to the fishing crew including the sailors, divers and others.

According to the fishing report for this particular fishing trip, 1503 specimens of Bluefin tuna were caught with a total weight of 222 tons.

This method of tuna harvest is preferred when live tuna is targeted for further fattening in cages.

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Oct 18 2018

Aquaculture training workshop in Sudan (7 – 11 October, 2018)

This group picture was taken in the first day of the aquaculture training workshop that was held in Khartoum and organized by the Agricultural Bank of Sudan during the period 7 to 11 October, 2018. This program is conducted under the South-South Cooperation Initiative and supported by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA) and the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD).

As planned, the workshop adopted several training tools starting with a preliminary presentation which I delivered in the first day. The field visits took place during the second and the third days while during the last two days several activities have been have been done including tailored lecturing, brain storming and ending by a development plan for enhancing the aquaculture production in Sudan over s definite period of time. I feel very pleased regarding the outcome of the whole event.

This event hosted 30 participants who belong to Ministry of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, Research centers and the Agricultural Bank of Sudan. The name of this workshop participants are:

Abdelmalik Mohamed, Alalem Hamid, Amna Abdalla, Bakri Bushra, Ebtessam Abdallah, Essam Eldin, Fadl El Mawla, Fatima Elmahdi, Fatima Yousif, Hatim Alzain, Hiam Maysara, Howeida Yahia, Ibrahim Mostafa, Magda Abdelmegid, Mamoun Ahmed, Mamoun Mekawi, Marwa Abdeljalil, Mohamed Adam, Mogahed El Kher,  Mohamed Fasel, Mohammed Omar, Mona,  Motasim Soleiman, Mutasim Yousef, Noha Elmofti, Randa Eltayeb, Salim Aboubakr, Salma Hassan, Sakina Hassan, Yassine Mubarak

 

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Oct 04 2018

Aquaculture training workshop (24 – 28 September 2018) in Kenya

The inserted group picture was taken in the opening of the “Aquaculture training workshop” which was conducted during the period 24 to 28 September in Nairobi (Kenya). The event took place in the premise of Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).

During the 5-day event, we went through a variety of training tools to ensure an active engagement of the workshop participants including a preliminary lecture delivered by myself starting with the world aquaculture, then African aquaculture before focusing on Kenyan aquaculture. The workshop had a brain storming session in which each participant responded to the issues of concern related to the development of aquaculture in Kenya along with priority setting for possible reasons. The outcomes of this session as long as the presented constraints were crucial for formulating the way forward session where we together were able not only to set a production target for aquaculture in Kenya by also to identify the tools required for the implementation of a short-term plan towards achieving the agreed upon production target. The field visits have been carried out over two days. We visited a fish farm (food fish & ornamental fish), feed mill, training center, and an aquaponic project. During the mission and in linkage with the main agenda of the event, I was able to present a full lecture on the planning of aquaculture projects as well as specific parts on fish genetics and others. These visits are expected to be posted for educational purposes under separate covers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the KEFRI staff and the course coordinator who did their best and facilitated the day-to-day activities. Special thanks go to the course participants for their dedication to the course and for their active interactions whether in the class room or during the field visits which were essential for having a fruitful and successful workshop. I am grateful to all who made my stay in Kenya an enjoyable experience.

This initiative which is a component of South-South Cooperation between Egypt and Kenya have been supported by Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (Kenya), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Egyptian International Center for Agriculture (EICA) and Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD)

The workshop participants are: Hendrick Owori, Olive Theuri, Justin Ireri, George Akunga, Zachary Winam, Ann Kimotho, Raphael Mbaluka, Morris M James, and Susan Odinga.

 

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Oct 02 2018

Aquaculture training workshop (17 – 21 September 2018) in Tanzania

 

The inserted group picture was taken in the opening of the “Aquaculture training workshop” which was conducted during the period 17 to 21 September in Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and organized by Kilimanjaro Agricultural Training Center (KATC). During the 5-day event, we went through a variety of training tools to ensure the most active participation of the workshop participant including a preliminary lecture by myself starting with the world aquaculture, then African aquaculture before focusing on Tanzanian Aquaculture. The workshop had a brain storming session in which each participant responded to the issues of concern related to the development of aquaculture in Tanzania. The analysis of the brain storming session was crucial for formulating the way forward session where we together were able not only to set a production target for aquaculture in Tanzania by also to identify the tools required for the implementation of a short-term plan towards achieving the agreed upon production target. The event included field visits to fish farms as well as to fish markets which will be posted under separate covers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the course participants and organizers who provided all possible efforts to have a fruitful and successful workshop. I am grateful to all who made my stay in Tanzania an enjoyable experience.

This initiative which is a component of South-South Cooperation between Egypt and Tanzania have been supported by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Egyptian International Center for Agriculture (EICA) and Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD)

The workshop participants are:

DR. NICHROUS MLALILA, PUDENSIANA C.PANGA, JOHN MAPUNDA, RAPHAEL PAUL MAHINYA, ALONGA JOHN OSWALD, LUCKA PASCAL MGWENA, JULIET EVANCE, DEBORA AMSI, HIYARI CHONA, FATMA SULEIMAN, SALIM MWINJALA, EMMANUEL L.MAKONINDE

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Aug 30 2018

Small-scale aquaculture in rural development (Updated 2018 version)

 

 

The content of this lecture includes the features of rural communities, models of small-scale aquaculture projects, planning & promoting small-scale aquaculture, challenges & Issues of concern, and examples of small-scale projects. Case studies have been included in the lecture. Main related issues have been addressed such as subsidies, adaption curve have been addressed. The lecture highlighted the need for developing country-specific criteria for the small-scale aquaculture operations based on size, inputs, outcomes, investment, labor and others.

Small-scale aquaculture in Rural Development (Updated 2018 version)

 

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Aug 17 2018

Touring the fish display in Zorritos market (Mercado de Zorritos) – Tumbes, Peru

Photo credit: Samart Detsathit (Thailand)

Review: Samart Detsathit and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website)

In the fish part of the Zorritos market, fresh fish and seafood are displayed and sold. Because the market is next to the beach where a large number of fishing boats land the catch, the freshness of fish in this market is usually excellent. There are many fish species displayed in this market including barracuda, little tuna, mackerel, croaker etc. and lobster as well.

 

 

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Jul 31 2018

Fish hatchery management (Updated 2018 version)

This lecture on the management starts general information related to the modes of reproduction in various groups of aquatic organisms as illustrated by pictures and tables highlighting the significant differences in the modes of reproduction among various fish groups ranging from scattering eggs to giving birth passing by the key related information such as fecundity, parental care and other reproduction parameters. The focus of the lecture has been placed on the hatchery technology of fish species giving examples of various groups of finfishes and crustaceans in freshwater and marine waters including acquiring broodstock, hatchery facilities, reproduction technology (natural – artificial) and the relation of adopted technologies to the biology of fish as well as the economic considerations. The lecture addressed the quality of hatchery production whether through genetic enhancement or biosecurity measures such as vaccination or disease-free protocols.

Fish Hatchery management (Updated 2018 version)

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Jul 28 2018

Cage farming of marine fish in Bang-pat village, Pung-nga province (Thailand)

Photos credit: Samart Detsathit (Thailand)

Review: Samart Detsathit and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website)

The inserted picture shows sea cages in which grouper, seabass and red snapper are cultured. The cage farm is located in Bang-pat which is a fisherman’s village.

All houses of the village are in the sea near the mangroves (not on land). This village was promoted and become a famous tourist place. Many tourists come to learn culture (especially the village is a Muslim one), buy fishery product and eat very fresh seafood that is also inexpensive. One can spot a floating restaurant in the picture.

 

 

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