Advances in milkfish biology and culture: proceedings of the Second International Milkfish Aquaculture Conference, 4-8 October 1983, Iloilo City, Philippines
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Abstracts of the 17 papers presented at the conference are cited individually in this issue.
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International Milkfish Aquaculture Conference, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, & International Development Research Centre (Canada). (1984). Advances in milkfish biology and culture: proceedings of the Second International Milkfish Aquaculture Conference, 4-8 October 1983, Iloilo City, Philippines. (J. V. Juario, R. P. Ferraris, & L. V. Benitez, Eds.). Metro Manila, Philippines: Published by Island Pub. House in association with the Aquaculture Dept., Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center and the International Development Research Centre.
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Published by Island Pub. House in association with the Aquaculture Dept., Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center and the International Development Research CentreSubject
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Book; Conference publicationFormat
243 p. : ill.Acknowledgment/Sponsorship
The financial and moral support of IDRC and SEAFDEC, the hard work and dedication of the chairmen and members of the SIMAC Committees, the encouragement from the SEAFDEC staff, and the welcome provided by many national and local government officials are gratefully acknowledged.
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