Jul 22 2013
Credit: Hannibal M. Chavez (Philippines) Sea cage farming is also promoted in the mariculture zone as an alternative livelihood to the fishing communities to increase production and family income. Cages are usually installed in cove areas classified into floating and fixed cages for the culture of milkfish, tilapia, grouper, siganids, pompano, seabass and other fin fishes …
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Jul 22 2013
Credit: Hannibal M. Chavez (Philippines) An environment-friendly mangrove aquaculture system, aquasilvi promotes harmonious and co-existence between fishery species and mangrove trees in a semi-enclosed system. The aquasilvi culture experiences demonstrate how aquaculture can be integrated with rural development as a strategy for poverty alleviation and environmental conservation. The culture system helps in providing alternative livelihood to …
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Jul 16 2013
Credit: Hannibal M. Chavez (Philippines) Seaweed farming is widely practiced activity in coastal areas, sheltered with strong winds and wave action. Various methods are used in seaweed farming depending on the location and area of the farm such as modified fixed bottom monoline, long line method, and bamboo raft method. Note: We decided not to watermark …
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Jul 16 2013
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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Jul 16 2013
Credit: Hannibal M. Chavez (Philippines) In this integrated system, 10% of the area is allocated for the culture of freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii while 90% of the area is used for rice paddies. In this system, prawn ponds are located on the upper part beside the rice area. Water coming out from the prawn pond loaded …
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Jul 16 2013
Credit: Evelyn Ame (Philippines) The photo shows a model of a fish market in which marketing assistances have been strengthened to eliminate traditional layers in the marketing of fishery products 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 …
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Oct 03 2012
Credit: Evelyn C. Ame (Philippines) The present growth rate of milkfish, Chanos chanos is expected to be maintained. This is due to increasing use of sea cages and sea pens for its culture. The growing popularity of value added products of milkfish like de-boned and smoked forms and their export potentials will help maintain the current …
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