The worldwide use of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) in aquaculture
represents a somewhat unique scenario. The natural distributions and global genetic …

Tilapias are not native to Asia but have been a significant component of inland fisheries and
aquaculture in the region for over half a century. They have been introduced into over 90 …

With increasing pressure on the world's inland and coastal marine fisheries, increases in
production and quality of yield are being sought through the application of a range of …

Introduction. The impact of dams upon natural ecosystems and biodiversity has been one of
the principal concerns raised by large dams. Over the course of the past 10 years in …

The national experience in management of small water bodies in a selection of tropical
countries is examined with a view to gauging the resource size and assessing the strengths …

Among nine species of a tropical community ecomorphological correlates were sought
throughout ontogeny. Ontogenetic changes were distinguished by establishing six pre …

The reasons for considering culture-based fisheries as an aquaculture practice are
presented. The need to develop culture-based fisheries, which are basically a …

With increasing pressure on the world's inland and coastal marine fisheries increases in
production and quality of yield are being sought through the application of a range of …

Harvesting fish in irrigation systems, sometimes involving some form of husbandry or even
culture, is a practice which dates back at least two millennia. Although seldom recorded, it …

Aspects on biodiversity and conservation of the ichthyofauna in the Asian region, in
comparison to that of Africa, Europe and North America have been relatively less …