Southeast and South Asia are home to the boal, also known as Wallago attu, a freshwater catfish. The fish, which…
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Aquaculture, alternatively spelled aquiculture, or aquafarming, is the deliberate cultivation of aquatic life forms, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, and valuable organisms like aquatic plants. It encompasses the controlled or semi-natural raising of freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater populations. This stands in contrast to commercial fishing, which involves capturing wild fish.
Mariculture, commonly referred to as marine farming, specifically pertains to aquaculture conducted in seawater environments and lagoons, distinct from freshwater-aquaculture. Pisciculture, a subtype of it, focuses on fish farming for the production of fish-related products as food.
It can also be refereed to the breeding, nurturing, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic flora, often referred to as water farming. It serves as an environmentally friendly source of food and commercial products, contributing to the enhancement of healthier ecosystems and the restoration of endangered aquatic species populations.
Indonesia, a coastal gem abundant in marine resources, has a rich history of traditional fish and shrimp farming. However, the…
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The native butter catfish, or Ompok pabda, is a member of the Siluriformes order and family Siluridae. Due to several…
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The stock of natural fish species, particularly “Rohu,” is dwindling, but scientists have devised a way to preserve the original…
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In Jashore district, fish production increases yearly, with an average production worth Tk500 crores. As a result, the district has…
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In Bangladeshi rivers, the Bheda or Meni fish, which at first glance resembles Koi fish (Anabas cobojius), a close to…
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Bangladesh’s pisciculture has experienced a revolution in recent years, propelling the country to the third rank in the world for…
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Effective maintenance of water quality is necessary for intensive vannamei shrimp farming. Efficient handling of vannamei shrimp culture is essential…
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a five-year extension of its support for two vital research…
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Standard Chartered Bangladesh and the Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) have partnered to promote sustainable and resilient aquaculture practices…
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