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Biology and status of aquaculture for giant clams (Tridacnidae) in the Ryukyu Islands, southern Japan
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
The Ryukyu Islands consist of many islands located between Kyushu in mainland Japan and Taiwan. The islands in the south-western area of the Ryukyu Islands belong to the Okinawa Prefecture. The Ryukyu Islands are strongly ...
Coral culture and transplantation and restocking of giant clams in the Philippines
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
Recently, the Pew Project (2001 to 2005) of the senior author entitled ‘Coral reef habitat and productivity enhancement through coral transplantation and giant clam restocking’ was implemented with the aim to ...
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 ...
Status and prospects of aquaculture of threatened echinoderms in the Philippines for stock enhancement and restocking
(Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, 2006)
Echinoderms are either specifically targeted by gleaners and divers, or form part of the multispecies invertebrate fishery in many coastal areas in the Philippines. The existence of a local sea urchin market in northern ...