Night lighting improves tilapia production in Thailand trial
Night lighting has a growth-promoting effect on temperate fish, as they exhibit increased foraging. Lights also attract insects, an additional source of protein.
Tilapia culture in Honduras
There has been tremendous growth in tilapia culture in Honduras. In 2002, commercial production will reach 10,500 metric tons.
Projected cost comparison of semi-intensive, zero-exchange culture systems in Nicaragua
The Nicaragua Small Shrimp Producer Assistance Program recently established a successful demonstration site for zero-exchange culture systems.
Sea urchin aquaculture: From laboratory to production
The gonads of male and female sea urchins is considered a delicacy. A strong market value for quality uni make urchins an excellent aquaculture candidate.
Pirarucu show promise for cage culture in Amazon region
The pirarucu or Brazilian freshwater cod, an endemic fish species from the Amazon River basin, is the largest freshwater scaled fish in the world.
Shrimp farming in Italy: Status and perspectives
Shrimp farming in Italy has been largely based on the introduced species Kuruma shrimp (M. japonicus), providing an alternative source to imports.
Freshwater prawn farming expanding in India
Freshwater prawn farming has taken place in India for many years, yet up until the late 1990s, annual production was just a few hundred tons.
A review of Indian major carp species
Three species of Indian major carp, indigenous to the rivers of the subcontinent, are widely cultivated in India and parts of Southeast Asia.
Partial harvesting: A smart strategy for shrimp farmers
Partial harvesting is sometimes an important alternative that can be used to “thin” the biomass or supply small quantities of shrimp to local markets.
Phosphates enhance alligator meat products
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked the authors to develop marketable alligator meat products.
Norwegian smolt farms reflect higher productivity through intensification
Norwegian smolt farms are located along the coast, on land, and a growing number practice partial or “tank-internal” recirculation of water.
Recirculating plant in Spain produces turbot
A farm in Cambados, Galicia, is producing turbot with recirculating technology from Norway to reduce the growing period by controlling water temperature.
Biofilters: Choosing your substrate
Heterotrophic and autotrophic bacterial communities supported within a biofilter naturally process organic wastes and provide biologically stable water.
Aquaculture of pelagic fish, part 5
The hatchery and cage culture of cobia in Taiwan, where these fish are known as “lings,” has developed into a successful industry.
Shrimp farming in Madagascar
Most potential sites for future shrimp farming are located on the western coast of Madagascar, on large, flat, and relatively bare salt marshes called “tannes.”
Aquaculture of pelagic fish, part 4
Mahimahi, also known as dolphin fish and dorado, has long been recognized as a high-value pelagic fish with excellent potential for aquaculture.