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Optimization of Cultivated Seaweed Land Gracilaria sp Using Vertikultur System

The production of Gracilaria sp is still not optimal and there are some opportunities left for production improvement by developing methods that use depth level as a planting media. A vertikultur method using bag nets is more effective and has higher production levels. This research a... (10 Nov., 2017)

Effect of Different Doses of Rabbit Manure on the Abundance, Growth Rate and Production of Zooplankton in Plurispecific System for Fish Larvae Feeding

In order to determine the optimal dose of rabbit manure for plurispecific production of fresh water zooplankton in controlled area, the effects of six different doses of dry rabbit manure (T 1 = 300 g/m 3 , T 2 = 600 g/m 3 , T 3 = 900 g/m 3 , T 4 = 1200 g/m 3 , T 5 = 1500 g/m 3 , T 0 = 0... (27 Oct., 2017)

Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Hormonal Sex-reversed Male and Mixed Sex Oreochromis niloticus under Outdoor Rearing Condition

This study investigates the performance of all male and mixed sex tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) raised in outdoor rearing conditions. All male tilapia were obtained by hormonal administration of 17 α-methyltestosterone (30 µg) into the diet of hatchlings of O. niloticus and f... (20 Oct., 2017)

Estimation of Bacterial Biodegradability of PAH in Khor Al-Zubair Channel, Southern Iraq

Four bacterial strains were isolated from Khor Al-Zubair channel, southern Iraq based on a high growth rate on crude oil and on hydrocarbon degradation ability. The strains were preliminarily identified based on morphological observation, and by the Vitek II system. The isolates were identifie... (20 Oct., 2017)

Otolith Mass Asymmetry in Lutjanus ehrenbergii (Peters, 1869) Collected from the Sea of Oman

Otolith weight difference on both sides of the fish head, x , was estimated. Sagittae otolith mass asymmetry was investigated in the littoral lutjanid species Lutjanus ehrenbergii . The absolute value of |x| in Lutjanus ehrenbergii does correlate with the fish length and otolith developmen... (15 Sep., 2017)

Biochemical Composition of Three Commercial Fishes (Liza Vaigensis, Rastrelliger Kanagurta and Scomberioders tol) Collected from Sonmiani, Balochistan Coast of Pakistan

This study reports the biochemical composition of three important edible commercial fish species (1. Liza vaigiensis 2. Rastrelliger kanagurta 3. Scomberoides tol ) collected during surveys of fish harbor Dam Sonmiani Balochistan coast in February, 2017. The results demonstrate that prote... (25 Sep., 2017)

Relationships between Fish and Otolith Size of the Blackspot Snapper Lutjanus ehrenbergii (Peters, 1869) Collected from the Coast of Muscat City, Sea of Oman

In studies of prey-predator relationships, population dynamics and ichthyo-archaeology, the fish otoliths are commonly used to decide taxon, age and size of the teleost fishes. They can also be used to calculate the size of the prey. The relationships between otolith measurements (length and w... (13 Oct., 2017)

First Records of Pilumnid Crabs: Pilumnopeus convexus Maccagno 1936 (Crustacea, Decapoda, Pilumnidae) from Khor Al-Zubair Canal, South of Iraq

Pilumnid crabs: Pilumnopeus convexus (Maccagno, 1936) were collected during 2016. The material was mostly hand-collected from the intertidal zone during lower tide of Khor Al-Zubair canal, Basrah, Iraq, far from the Arabian Gulf coasts. A note on the morphological features of these two speci... (11 Sep., 2017)

Seasonal Burrow Distribution of the Ghost Crab, Ocypode ceratophthalmus (Pallas, 1772), on Sandy Shores of Gujarat, India

Seasonal variation in burrow distribution pattern of Ocypode ceratophthalmus (Pallas, 1772) was studied at four different sandy shores along the Saurashtra coast, Gujarat state, India. Burrow numbers were quantified in terms of three different ecological attributes like density, abundance an... (08 Sep., 2017)

A Brief Comparison of Fisheries Livelihoods Strategy: Countries’ Experiences of Japan and Indonesia

Differences in socio economic status of coastal community in developed country and developing country have an impact on behavior of people in dealing with development of livelihoods strategy. The objective of this paper is to compare the strategy of fishermen to develop fisheries livelihood ac... (22 Sep., 2017)

First Record of Abnormal Body Coloration in Fishes Obtained from Jubail Area, Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia

Three specimens of the family Epinephelidae and two specimens of the family Haemulidae with abnormal coloration, were obtained from Jubail City, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf coast. The epaulet grouper Epinephelus stoliczkae specimens were obtained from the fish market at Jubail City originated... (25 Aug., 2017)

First Report of A Xanthic Phenotype of the Silver Carp, Hypothalamichthyes molitrix (Valenciennes, 1844) (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) from Maharashtra Fish Seed Production Centre, India

On 21st November 2016 and 4th January 2017, two specimens of silver carp Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (TL 750-762 mm, SL 610-470 mm) were reported for the first time from Maharashtra Fish Seed Production Centre, Maharashtra, India. This condition of the skin, in which yellow coloration p... (25 Aug., 2017)

The Isolation of Metabolite Compounds from Seaweed (Halimeda gracillis) in the Waters of Teluk Lampung as a Source of Antibacterial Compounds

The isolation of secondary metabolites of seaweed Halimeda gracilis was conducted. Isolation begins with 2 kg macerated dried powder Halimeda gracillis in 8 L of n-hexane solvent followed by ethyl acetate and methanol for 3 days. The solvent was filtered and followed by evaporation. Se... (11 Aug., 2017)

Sicyonia Parajaponica, A Rare Record of Rock Shrimp (Crustacea: Decapoda: Penaeoidea: Sicyoniidae), off Thoothukudi Coast of Gulf of Mannar

Earlier records of deep sea rock shrimp Sicyonia parajaponica are from off Chennai, northern part of southeast coast and off Kollam, southwest coast of India. The present report of Sicyonia parajaponica off Thoothukudi waters in Gulf of Mannar extends its distribution further sou... (15 Aug., 2017)

First Record of Skeletal Deformities in the Indian Catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch, 1794) Obtained from Natural Population in Ganges River, India

The Indian catfish, H. fossilis , is found throughout south and Southeast Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Abnormal calcification and other minor deformities were noticed in a specimen of Heteropneustes fossilis . Neural spi... (05 Aug., 2017)

Effect of Sperm Sac (Testis) in Cryopreservation Protocol of Milt (Spermatozoa) of Clarias Gariepinus

This study was carried out to assess the adequacy of cryopreservation protocol of milt (spermatozoa) of Clarias garipenus , using the sperm sac (testis) intact with the objectives of evaluating the milt for percentage live, motility and mass activity for a period of seven days at -20°C. S... (18 Aug., 2017)

New Records of Crabs: Halimede tyche (Herbst, 1801)(Crustacea: Decapoda) from Iraqi Coast, Iraq

The species of crabs, Halimede tyche (Herbst, 1801) are reported from Khor Abudallah south Al-Faw city, NW-Arabian Gulf, Iraq, during 2016. brachyuran crabs now consist of some species are reported from Iraqi coast. The specimens were collected from Iraqi coast by trawl net. Morphological me... (27 Jun., 2017)

Acute Toxicity and Haematology of Clarias gariepinus Exposed to Selenium

The acute toxicity and haematological effect of selenium was investigated on Clarias gariepinus juvenile. 180 healthy C. gariepinus juveniles with mean weight of 7.4 ± 0.64 g and length of 11.2 ± 0.88 cm were exposed to different concen... (30 Jun., 2017)

Studies on Amyloodinium Infestation in European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax.) Fishes with Special Reference for Treatment

Amyloodinium ocellatum, adinoflagellate which causes one of the most serious diseases of warm water marine aquaculture. The parasite produces a powdery or velvety appearance on infected fish, and the resulting disease is commonly referred to as “marine velvet,” velvet disease, or... (20 Jun., 2017)

Mercury Fractionation in the Sediments of Kongsfjorden, an Arctic Fjord, Svalbard

The presence of mercury (Hg) is increasing in Arctic region and the Arctic sea will take short time to reflect changes in atmospheric Hg levels. Hence, monitoring of mercury content in the environmental matrices of Arctic is highly significant. The present study assessed the total mercury (THg... (23 Jun., 2017)