Improvement of traditional shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta

Improvements to traditional brackishwater shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam are discussed. A technical support program has been implemented based on a so-called improved extensive shrimp culture method, as previously developed and tested by the Artermia and Shrimp Research and Development Center (ASRDC). The program focuses on: 1) the use of hatchery-produced postlarvae (of Penaeus monodon and P. merguinensis) nursed for three to four weeks, and 2) the application of low-cost pond management practices including predator control, supplementary feeding and frequent water renewal. A credit program, managed as a revolving fund was made available. A dialogue among participating farmers was encouraged through the organization of group meetings before and after each production cycle.

Who's working on giant clam culture?

An examination is made of the literature on giant clam (Tridacna ) culture methods induced spawning, larvae, larval and post-larval rearing and socioeconomics. ASFA and the ICLARM library and professional staff collections were used for the search.

Who's working on Mugil culture

The findings are presented of a survey conducted regarding research on Mugil culture; emphasis was given to publications from the tropics and subtropics, particularly from developing regions. The literature search used ASFA, the ICLARM library and professional staff collections. It was found that during the period 1932-90 there were 203 articles published; of these, 41% were on the subject of reproduction, induced breeding and seed, 26% on culture systems, 12% on general discussions, 11% on diseases/parasites, and 10% on nutrition.

Expansion of improved-extensive shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta

This paper describes the expansion of improved-extensive shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farming in the Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam, emphasizing management decisions, technological constraints and economics.

Prospects for fish culture in char areas of Bangladesh

Fish production is considered in the barren chars or sandy land masses created through siltation along river banks and deltas in Bangladesh. The prospects for fish culture in ponds and cages or pen culture in rivers and canals are examined. The socioeconomic implications of fish culture as a livelihood source for communities living in char areas are also discussed.

Portable canvas tanks for culture of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) by small-scale farmers in Malaysia

This paper describes the trials made with a simple portable canvas-tarpaulin tank system developed at the University Sains Malaysia for culture of hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus x Clarias macrocephalus) by Malaysia small scale farmers.

Status, Constraints, and Opportunities for Salmon Culture in the United States: A Review

This paper reviews and analyzes the major factors constraining the development of salmon culture in the United States. A brief review of economic factors in the seafood sector contributing to the industry's recent growth is offered, and the present status of the major producing regions is summarized. The major constraints, which include marketing problems, policy and regulatory constraints, production costs, disease, financiing, and environmental uncertainty, are discussed, followed by recommendations for improving the industry's development.

A Review of World Salmon Culture

World farmed salmon production reached 145,000 metric tons (t) in 1988 and an estimated 217,000 t in 1989. The latter figure is comparable to the U. S. annual salmon catch (about 250,000 t) and is approaching one-third the size of the world wild salmon catch (about 700,000 t). The rapid expansion of farmed salmon supplies in the late 1980's has led to sharp price decreases. Lower prices have forced some farmers out of business, but at the same time, a large number of farmers first began harvesting salmon on a commercial scale as the 1980's ended. Farmed salmon production could exceed 270,000 t in 1990.

Tempo Integral e Educação Integral: um estudo sobre a experiência de Nova Iguaçu de 2006 a 2013

Esta pesquisa analisa as perspectivas adotadas para uma educação integral implementadas pela cidade de Nova Iguaçu no período de 2006 a 2013, mais especificamente tendo em tela a implementação do Programa Bairro-Escola (2006 a 2010) e o Programa Mais Educação (2008 a 2013) oriundo do governo federal. A partir do conceito de educação integral como uma perspectiva de aprendizagem/apreensão de experiências e conhecimentos complementares fundamentados no social, em um contexto de relações histórico-sociais foi possível revisitar os Programas Bairro-Escola e o Programa Mais Educação. Foram consideradas as concepções de tempo integral e educação integral dos autores Coelho (1997, 2009, 2012), Cavaliere (2002, 2007, 2009, 2010) e Algebaile (2004, 2009, 2013). A metodologia adotada considerou a pesquisa qualitativa valendo-se de pesquisa documental, analisando a legislação das esferas governamentais, manuais e orientações municipais, utilizando o Ciclo de Políticas de Ball & Bowe (1992), baseado nos estudos de Mainardes (2006). A luz das reflexões permeadas pelas concepções sócio historicamente referenciada e a de proteção social, em suas especificidades, pode-se considerar os aspectos da apropriação da cultura e da ciência acumuladas historicamente, como condição para atuação protagonizadora à reorganização crítica de tal cultura e ciência, como também a visão considerada como acolhimento e integração social, atendendo primordialmente, a missões sociais de apoio à criança. O resultado do estudo remete a constatação de que a iniciativa do Programa Bairro-Escola diferentemente da proposta de uma educação integral em tempo integral do Programa Mais Educação, constituiu-se em um programa ousado e significativo e caracterizou-se em uma visão moderna de acordo com seus propósitos de educação integral. O Programa Bairro-Escola em sua formulação apresenta tendência de uma educação integral com vistas a uma formação socialmente partícipe, contextualizada no momento histórico e ofertada a todos, já o Programa Mais Educação apresenta tendências de uma rede de proteção social limitando-se ao atendimento de crianças e adolescentes em situações de vulnerabilidade social.