The video shows dolphin performance at the Sea World, San Diego, California, USA. The review is trying to bring in some information that goes with this video. Introduction: Dolphins that are affiliated to family Delphinidae belong to a group of marine mammals which are referred as cetaceans. The group includes about forty species. Dolphins are found …
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Aug 22 2013
Ploidy induction in fish using pressure shock (pressure chamber)
The photo shows a stainless steel pressure chamber which is used –among other methods- to induce ploidy in fish. This chamber is designed to place a pressure on fertilized eggs in a value as read in the meter gauge in “psi” which stands for pounds per square inch. The psi values often range from 6000 …
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Aug 07 2013
Performing “Shamu” in the Sea World, San Diego, California, USA (video 2 of 2)
Source: www.fishconsult.org This video was taken during June 2012 in the Sea World (San Diego, California), USA. Shamu is the performing name for a group of whales known as “killer whales”, Orcinus orca. They are considered the top predator of the ocean whereas their food in nature mostly consist of fishes, squids, seabirds (including penguins), …
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Aug 07 2013
Performing “Shamu” in the Sea World, San Diego, California, USA (Video)
Source: www.fishconsult.org This video was taken during June 2012 in the Sea World (San Diego, California), USA. Shamu is the performing name for a group of whales known as “killer whales”, Orcinus orca. They are considered the top predator of the ocean whereas their food in nature mostly consist of fishes, squids, seabirds (including penguins), …
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Jun 30 2013
Aquariums – Sea World (San Diego – USA)
Sea World’s (San Diego) hosts three aquariums: Namely: Aquarium de la Mer, World of the Sea and Freshwater aquarium. According to the website of the Sea World, the three aquariums hosts are home to numerous number of specimens that belong to hundreds of species including exotic animals from all-over the world. Note: We decided not to watermark …
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Jun 30 2013
Aquariums – Monterey Bay Aquarium (USA)
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row on the Pacific Ocean shoreline in Monterey, California, USA. Being the home to more than 350,000 species of marine animals and plants, Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) is considered one of the world’s best and largest exhibit aquariums. The largest tank …
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May 23 2013
Intensive monoculture of paddlefish, Polyodon spathula (A video)
Credit: Steve Mims (USA) Ownership and source: Kentucky State University (USA) Intensive monoculture is the least sustainable production method available for paddlefish production because this method is highly dependent on the use of pelleted feed, mechanical aeration and chemicals. However, the largest segment of United States aquaculture is the production of channel catfish (212,000 metric …
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May 23 2013
Polyculture of paddlefish, Polyodon spathula with channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus (Video)
Credit: Steve Mims (USA) Source and ownership: Kentucky State University (USA) Polyculture is the practice of growing two or more fish species with different food habits in the same pond to maximize yield. Polyculture is most …
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May 08 2013
Napoleon fish, Cheilinus undulatus (Biology, distribution, threats and conservation) – Video
This short clip was taken at the Sea World, California, USA Source: www.fishconsult.org – Video and text ownership: Abdel Rahman ElGamal Introduction: The Napoleon fish, Cheilinus undulatus has more common names including humphead wrasse, humphead or Maori wrasse. This species one of the largest members of the family Labridae as well as all coral reef …
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May 08 2013
California yellowtail, Seriola lalandi (Biology – distribution- conservation and aquaculture) – Video
This short clip was taken at the Sea World, California, USA Source: www.fishconsult.org Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Introduction: The California yellowtail, Seriola lalandi has several common names including Yellowtail Kingfish, Amberjack, Yellowtail Amberjack and more names. The yellow caudal fin of the species is behind several of the common names. This fish has a …
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