Tag: seaweed

Seaweed culture in the Philippines

Credit: Hannibal M. Chavez (Philippines) Seaweed culture has gained a considerable adoption in the Philippines, in fact making up the large bulk of aquatic organisms production. The high cost of feeds for milkfish, tilapia and other farmed finfishes coupled with the growing market demand for seaweeds have encouraged many fish farmers to shift to seaweed farming …

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Culture of seaweed in Vietnam

Credit: Han Huong (Vietnam)                                                       Description: Han Huong and Abdel Rahman El Gamal Seaweed culture and processing in Vietnam is becoming an important industry. In the present, Vietnam is among …

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Mud crab (Scylla sp.) captured in shrimp-seaweed polyculture pond (Indonesia)

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) – Elaborated description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal SidrotunNaim with mud crab (Scylla sp.) captured in shrimp-seaweed (Gracilaria sp.) polyculture pond in Sigli, Aceh, Indonesia Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a …

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Mangrove friendly shrimp culture in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Mangroves planted on banks of shrimp-seaweed polyculture pond.   Example of mangrove friendly shrimp farming being practiced in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture or more. …

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Seaweed (Gracilaria sp.) produced in polyculture with shrimp in Indonesia

Credit: Kevin Fitzsimmons (USA) Seaweed (Gracilaria sp.) from shrimp-seaweed polyculture pond in Sigli, Aceh, Indonesia Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture or more. This is expected and will be appreciated. [important][/important]  

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Sun-drying of seaweed (Chile)

Credit: Gabriel Salvo Parra (Chile) Seaweed is used to produce agar agar. The fisherman dries this seaweed in the sun and afterwards sells it in dry form. This region is a major location for seaweed collection and processing. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we …

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