The article presents the three basic categories of culture systems: open, semiclosed and closed systems. Open system culture generally refers to fish farming in natural bodies of water such as oceans, bays, estuaries, ...

The paper presents some recommendations for the development of the environmentally acceptable coastal aquaculture such as: 1) Formulate coastal aquaculture development and management plans, 2) Formulate integrated coastal ...

The article presents environment friendly aquaculture practices such as semi-intensive aquaculture, the culture of native species, the selection of proper sites for aquaculture facilities, the conduct of thorough, honest ...

The paper presents some recommendations on the effects of aquaculture on all persons affected by and involved in aquaculture, and to other users of waters in aquatic organisms are farmed or which are affected by aquaculture: ...

The article presents about mangroves and its value to the ecosystem. The different species in the Philippines and mangroves coping mechanisms to the environment are also presented.

The article presents the forestry, fishery and ecological values of mangroves. Studies on the measurement of the economic value of mangroves that were conducted in Thailand, Indonesia and Ecuador are also presented.

The article presents the current state of mangroves in Southeast Asia. In several countries lost mangrove areas were due to the conversion of mangrove forest into aquaculture and other uses. The ecological and socioeconomic ...

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 ...

The article presents action plans that could be done to stop and prevent further degradation of the mangrove ecosystem. These action plans are: conservation, mangrove reforestation and the practice of ecologically sound ...

The article discusses some strategies in the establishment of a mangrove genetic garden where species could be maintained. The genetic garden is a sustainable way to prevent further damage of the remaining mangroves. Its ...