Photo credit: Marx Perfecto C. Garcia (Philippines) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder the website) The inserted photo shows the eyelid in a mullet specimen (Mugil sp.). There are several theories related to the possible roles of eyelids in fishes. It is generally accepted that the eyelids may play a role in affecting the vision …
Tag: mullet
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=15150
Jun 14 2018
Artificial reproduction of grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) in Egypt – Video
Video credit: Ahmed Shaheen (Egypt) Review: Ahmed Shaheen and Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) This video was filmed in the first constructed governmental marine hatchery located in Alexandria (Egypt). Since the grey mullet cannot reach its full sexual maturation in captivity, the broodstock that are required for the artificial reproduction has …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=14515
Oct 17 2017
Collection and distribution of captured mullet fry in Egypt – Video
Video credit: Sherif Sadek (Egypt) Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the video channel) Egypt continues to be the world leader in mullet aquaculture, producing over 157,000 tons in 2015 whereas the culture of mullet relies solely on the collection of wild seed. The collection of wild fry in Egypt in designated sites …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=14195
Aug 04 2014
Selective harvest of farmed mullet in Egypt
Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website) The inserted photos were taken in a fish farm in Egypt whereas the management in this farm is similar to many other farms in Egypt. As shown in the photos, the target species is mullet especially flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus). Usually, in such system, Nile …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=11463
Jun 23 2014
Mullet fishery in Lake Bardawil (Egypt)
Credit for two photos: Magd Al-Bawaab (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Website founder) The fishery of mullet in Lake Bardawil amounted 1087 tons in 2012 and so is considered –by far- the leading finfish species in lake catch. As shown in one of the photos, five boats are involved in mullet fishery and operated …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=11044
Aug 13 2013
Freshwater aquaculture in Tunisia
Photo credit: Temporarily unidentified Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Even though, there are a decent number of freshwater species, only three species are the key farmed species. These species are flathead …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=8732
Jun 29 2013
Egyptian aquaculture (historic information – development – practices – productivity)
The significant development of Egyptian aquaculture in the present goes back to 1980s/1990s. Among the major events which took place during the early development was capacity building as represented in a 6-month training course which was conducted on El Zawya fish farm, Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, Egypt in 1980. The 21 participants enrolled in this …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=8157
Nov 19 2012
An aquaponic project in Egypt – (Video)
Clip and information: Ashraf Gouda (Egypt) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal The attached file shows the construction and management of the project components. This slide show reflects the operation of the …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=7420
Nov 04 2011
Mullets in the catch of Bardawil Lagoon (Egypt)
There are several mullet species inhabiting Bardaweel Lagoon (Egypt) that are collectively represent about 20% of the lagoon catch. This photo shows the fishing gears used in mullet fishery in the lagoon. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1066
Nov 03 2011
Flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) in Egypt
The fry of this species are collected from the Mediterranean Sea. In regard to growth rate, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) is showing highest growth rate among mullet species. Because of early collection of its fry in Egypt (September – December), it attains its market size with an average of 300-400 g in a single …
Permanent link to this article: https://fishconsult.org/?p=1061
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