Nov 06 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The small-scale aquaculture in rural areas has followed the Sufficiency of Economic Philosophy of His Majesty The King Bhumibol. Small fish ponds were constructed in the backyards whereas tilapia or catfish are cultured in integration systems with plant crops. The production out of these farming units goes first to family consumption while …
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Nov 03 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal African catfish (Clarias sp.) is considered a key farmed species in Thailand. The hybrid catfish (Clarias macrocephalus – female X Clarias gariepinus – male) has been favored for aquaculture because of it high growth rate compared to parent species. While Clarias macrocephalus (left photo) is native to Southeast …
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Oct 31 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal Two of the three photos show the hand grading of heads-on harvested whiteleg shrimp, Liptopenaeus vannamei. It is obvious that women contribute significantly to the grading process which takes place after cold bathing. In order to …
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Oct 31 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the nursing tanks for the Barramundi or Sea bass (Lates calcarifer). This facility along with a sea bass hatchery are located in the Coastal Aquaculture Development and Research Center, Surat thani. Nursed sea bass fingerlings are either sold to farmers or released to the nature in a stock enhancement …
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Oct 26 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The first photo shows a pair of clown anemone fish brooder “or clownfish” (Amphiprion ocellaris) while inhabiting a sea anemone. This species is among reef dwellers. The larger fish specimen shown in the photo is a female. The clown anemone fish are monogamous as a brooder mates with the same spouse except in case …
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Oct 26 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The two photos show the workers while are pouring the whiteleg shrimp (Liptopenaeus vannamei) into an iced bath. This practice is necessary after harvesting and before grading. While the ice bath is shocking harvested shrimp, it will lead to preserving the meat quality of shrimp and extending its shelf life. Note: We decided …
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Oct 23 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the aeration of a shrimp earthen pond using paddle wheels. The power of aerators (in horse power) and its positioning is important not only for providing sufficient air and so oxygen to farmed shrimp but also to create water circulation that direct pond sediments to settle in the center …
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Oct 23 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) Description: Worawut Koedprang and Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photo shows the Sesama crab (or sesame crab) hatchery in Coastal Aquaculture Development and Research Center, Suratthani, Thailand. In this facility, hatching and larval nursing of Sesame crab is taking place for selling …
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Oct 22 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows the sun-drying of salted snake skin gourami (Trichogaster pectoralis). This product is a common fishery product to Thai people. Fried gourami is the most preferred form to the Thai consumers. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will …
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Oct 22 2012
Credit: Worawut Koedprang (Thailand) The photo shows a mud crab rearing tank. The crabs are placed individually in the plastic baskets shown in the tank. Crabs are fed on trash fish. Through molting and subsequent growth till the market size. These tanks are also used to produce the soft-shell crabs.
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