Credit: Oscar Del Valle Ayala via Wilder Rodrìguez Arteaga (Peru) This single-slide bite addresses -in Spanish- the characteristics of Lake Titicaca (Peru). The available information includes: Volume, elevation, depth (average and maximum), length and width. The information is supported by a map and a photo. http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Lake-Titicaca-Peru.pdf Advertisements
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Sep 22 2013
Sea water ice (features and uses)
This one-slide bite tackles the sea-water ice in regard to the rationality and effectiveness in preserving fish. A comparison between freshwater ice and sea-water ice has been highlighted especially in regard to the melting temperature and possible effect on chilled fish. http://fishconsult.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sea-water-Ice.pdf
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Dec 18 2012
Fish gene banks (features and technologies)
This three-slide bite addresses the role of gene banks in the conservation of genetic conservation for fish. The rationality of gene banks have been addressed. Also, the main gene banking technologies are covered, namely; cryopreserved (in vitro) and live (in vivo) gene banks. The features of fish gene banks are addressed. Examples of fish gene …
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Dec 04 2012
Field analysis of ammonia in fish ponds using color disk kits
This 3-slide bite addresses the field testing of ammonia in fish ponds and describe how the analysis can be reliable and reasonably accurate. The sampling procedures are covered in this illustrated bite. Moreover, the bite addresses incidences of questionable reasons and means of validating the results. This bite introduces to ammonia components which would be …
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Nov 20 2012
Applications of squash technique in sex determination in fish
This 2-slide bite presents the squash technique and its use in sex determination in fish. Examples are given such as sex reversal and progeny testing in tilapia. The same is true in situations whereas the sex of juvenile fish of more species cannot be determined based on fish morphology. The bite also includes the procedures …
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Sep 19 2012
Mariculture development in Gazi Bay, Kenya
Credit: Caroline Wanjiru (Kenya) This document addresses the development of mariculture Gazi Bay, Kenya. The description of the project location is addressed as well as the rationality of the project from social and ecological dimensions. The photos describe the various phases of the project starting by the site selection and ending by the completion of fish …
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