Determination of the activity of nitrifying bacteria in surface waters by a modified BOD-test. [Translation from: Zentbl.Bakt.Parasitkde 156(1) 414-421, 1972. ]

A modified method of the Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD)test was applied in order to find out the seasonal changing activity of the nitrifying bacteria in surface waters. Samples were taken from the River Elbe near Teufelsbrueck.

Alimentación de la merluza en la región del talud continental argentino, época invernal (Merlucciidae, Merluccius merluccius hubbsi)

In the present paper the first results on the food and feeding habityas of hake in the region of the Argentinean continental slope are given. The data were obtained from the hake sampling made on board of the German research ship "Walther Herwig" during his first fishing exploratory trip in the Southwest Atlantic and from the investigation on the collected hake's stomachs.

História da pescaria de camarāo de águas pouco produndas no Banco de Sofala

This work compiled data and information previously reported on the shrimp fishery and stock, since the beginning of commercial fishery in 1965. It includes a fishery description, the evolution of the fishing effort, landing and catch rates. The main historical management measures implemented in the fishery are also described, which includes the licensing regime, minimum mesh size requirements, closed seasons and total allowable catch. The methodologies used for stock assessment are also presented.