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Fisheries, aquaculture and stock enhancement in Lao PDR
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
Fisheries development in Lao PDR is confined to inland fisheries development and sustainable freshwater aquaculture including culture-enhanced capture fisheries and fishery-enhanced aquaculture. Given the potential of ...
Stock enhancement activities in the Union of Myanmar
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
Presented in the paper are the stock enhancement programs of the Union of Myanmar which is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries. The State’s vision is to assist the national economy by promoting livelihood ...
Status of the Mekong giant catfish, Pangasianodon gigas Chevey, 1930 stock enhancement program in Thailand
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
The Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas Chevey, 1930) is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world, measuring up to 3 m in length and weighing in excess of 300 kg. It is endemic to the Mekong River Basin area. ...
Proceedings of the Regional Technical Consultation on Stock Enhancement for Threatened Species of International Concern, Iloilo City, Philippines, 13-15 July 2005
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
This 150-page book documents the proceedings of an experts' consultation held at AQD in July 2005. It contains nine review papers and seven country papers.
An uncertain future for seahorse aquaculture in conservation and economic contexts
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
Seahorses (family Syngnathidae, genus Hippocampus) have set precedents globally. They were among the first marine fishes of commercial importance to be listed on both the IUCN Red List and CITES Appendix II. Overfishing ...
Rapid adaptation to a new environment: is it reversible?
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2015)
Accumulating evidence suggests rapid adaptation of fish populations when they are exposed to artificial hatchery environments. However, little is known if rapidly-adapted populations can readapt to their original, natural ...
Current status, issues, and gaps on aquatic emergency preparedness and response systems practiced by Cambodia
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2019)
A few decades ago, Cambodia was rich in both freshwater and marine fisheries resources because of its favorable geographical area. However, the fisheries resources have depleted and were unable to totally fulfill the ...
Soft-shell mud crab farming
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2009)
Farming of soft-shell mud crab (Scylla serrata) has been practiced for some time now in a number of Asian countries. Because of its profitability, there is an increasing interest to engage in this aquaculture business ...
Mangroves as mud crab habitats
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2017)
The paper reports the use of mangroves by Scylla species both as wild and culture habitats. Based on published literature, natural mangrove crab populations are described in terms of population density, dispersal and ...
Impacts of mangrove conversion
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 1995)
The article presents the impact of mangrove conversion on fisheries and on coastal areas. The mangrove areas which serve as nursery grounds for important species of fish and crustaceans are also rich feeding ground for ...