Photo and caption credit: KIVA Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The photo caption shows the buying process of smoked fish in Selenge which is a specialty of this province. It may be of interest to add that the per capita consumption which is 0.5 kg/year which is the third lowest level …
Tag: fish display
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Jan 05 2020
Fish and seafood display in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)
The two photos show the displays of fish and seafood in Sharm El Sheikh (South Sinai). The display indicates that premium species of lobster, shrimp, crab and finfish are displayed; all belong to marine fish/seafood. This also indicates the consumer preference as well as the purchasing power of tourists who spend their vacations in such …
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Jun 02 2019
Indigenous knowledge: Use of green mint and basil for keeping fish freshness in open markets
Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) Like many people I used to see green plants below fish displays. Frankly speaking, I never paid attention to the type of such plants thinking that it serves as a cushion preventing displayed fish from possible skin abrasion. Only last month (April 2019), I asked several …
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Aug 17 2018
Touring the fish display in Zorritos market (Mercado de Zorritos) – Tumbes, Peru
Photo credit: Samart Detsathit (Thailand) Review: Samart Detsathit and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) In the fish part of the Zorritos market, fresh fish and seafood are displayed and sold. Because the market is next to the beach where a large number of fishing boats land the catch, the freshness of fish …
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May 01 2018
Oven fish grilling in a fish market in Egypt (Video)
Video ownership and description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) I filmed this video on January 4, 2018, during my visit to a relatively large fish market in Cairo (Zaton market). The facility shown is typical oven similar to the ones which have been used in bread making in rural …
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Nov 30 2017
A tour in a fish market in Heliopolis (Cairo – Egypt) – Video
This video was filmed in a fish market located in Heliopolis, Cairo (Egypt). The display shows variety of fin fishes, shrimp, squid, and mussel. Tilapia and Nile perch are the key finfish species. As seen in the video, the processing and cooking may take place in the shop depending on the consumer …
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Sep 17 2016
Cambodia fisheries (Video)
Video producer: WorldFish Center, in collaboration with the Cambodia National Mekong Committee. Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) This 8-min video starts with a fisherfolks dance then addresses aspects of Cambodia fisheries including inland fishery, fishing boats and landing site. Fish market and processing has been addressed including drying …
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Feb 04 2016
Fish trade and consumption in Bolivia
Photo credit: Andres Loayza Apaza (Bolivia) Review: Andres Loayza Apaza and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted picture shows fish display in a fish market in Bolivia. The fish species shown is ”pacu” which is a popular fish for Bolivian consumers. This market is located in the town of Santa Cruz, …
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Dec 09 2015
Trade and consumption of dried fish in Myanmar
Photos’ credit: Yin Win Myat (Myanmar) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted photos were taken in a dried fish market in Yangon, Myanmar. Preserved fish including dried fish in Myanmar plays an important role in the local diet. Even people whose cultural tendency is towards vegetarianism, …
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