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Pattern of Center Periphery Relationship in Small Islands: A Case Study in Karimunjawa Islands, Indonesia

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the dynamic patterns of hegemonic centre-periphery relationship in a remote islands (in this respect is Karimunjawa Islands) located at the Java Sea, Indonesia. Besides, this article also intends to study the extent to which the advance of commun... (17 Apr., 2014)

Assessment of Genetic Variability of Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Post Larvae (PL) from the Broods Stocked under Different Sex Ratios

The giant freshwater prawn ( Macrobrachium rosenbergii ) culture in Bangladesh is now at stake due to slower growth performance. The aim of the present study was to assay the impact of sex ratio on the genetic variability of larvae produced from the broods stocked under different sex ratios by a... (24 Mar., 2014)

Confirmed Record of Whitebarred Rubberlip, Plectorhinchus playfairi (Pellegrin, 1914) (Pisces: Haemulidae) from Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Arabian Gulf

The first record of Plectorhinchus playfairi from the Arabian Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia is reported based on one specimen (270 mm TL) collected from the waters around the coasts of Jubail City. This species has not been recorded from this area although it has been recorde... (19 Mar., 2014)

Growth Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Processed Soybean Meal Based Diets Supplemented With Phytase

An 8-week feed trial was conducted in glass tanks (60×30×30cm) to assess the performance of fingerlings Nile Tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) fed diets containing soybean meals processed by toasting and incubation methods. Six diets were formulated at 30% crude protein content with ... (24 Mar., 2014)

Hydrometeorological Parameters and Space Temporal Variation of Hydrological Parameters in GuacanayaboÂ´s Gulf, Cuba, Relation to Pink Shrimp ( Farfantepenaeus notialis ) Catches Decrease

The hydrological parameters of Guacanayabo’s gulf are described. Monitoring campaigns were made in 2008-2009 period, with a total of 11 expeditions: three of them in spring (April/May 2008 and May 2009), five in summer (June/July/August 2008 and June/July 2009) and three in autumn (Septe... (11 Mar., 2014)

Gut Associated Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from the Estuarine Fish Mugil cephalus: Molecular Diversity and Antibacterial Activities against Pathogens

In the present study we address the issue on gut associated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from the intestine of estuarine fish Mugil cephalus using de Man Rogossa and Sharpe (MRS) agar. LAB isolates were identified biochemically and screened for their ability to inhibit in vitro grow... (22 Jan., 2014)

The Nutrient and Carbon Dynamics that Mutually Benefit Coral and Seagrass in Mixed Habitats under the Influence of Groundwater at Bise Coral Reef, Okinawa, Japan

The coral species, Montipora digitata and seagrass, Thalassia hemprichii , co-inhabit the southern portion of the reef moat in Bise, Okinawa, Japan. To elucidate the biogeochemical relationship between coral and seagrass in mixed communities of the coral reef ecosystem, the carb... (04 Jan., 2014)

Bio-economic Evaluation of Sea Cucumber (Apostichopus japonicas) Cultured in Earthen Ponds

Sea cucumber ( Apostichopus japonicas ) industry was developed rapidly in north China in recently years. In this article, the main research is the economic income of sea cucumber culture. Net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and discounted payback period were selected to evaluat... (08 Oct., 2013)

Preliminary Studies on the Optimum Feeding Rate for Pirarucu Arapaima gigas Juveniles Reared in Floating Cages

This study aimed at testing the feeding rates on growth performance of pirarucu juveniles, Arapaima gigas , reared in cages. A 210-day experiment was conducted in four cages installed at the Pereira de Miranda reservoir (Pentecoste, Ceará, Brazil). Pirarucu juveniles (1550.0±85.0 g... (07 Oct., 2013)

Integration as a Significance Factor in Effective Coastal Management: Egypt as a Case Study

In the last two decades, integration and collaboration have become common themes in coastal management. They are advocated for their holistic approach that considers management outcomes rather than narrow jurisdictions of individual issues. Being more specific; Integrated Coastal Zone Manageme... (25 Oct., 2013)

The Aqaba Marine Protected Area -- Integration of Marine Science and Resource Management in the Gulf of Aqaba-Red Sea

Aqaba has great strategic importance being Jordan’s only maritime access point. Within this geographically restricted area there is a need to accommodate industry, trade, and tourism with concurrent environmental conservation practices. Jordan has recognized the need to follow a plan that d... (18 Oct., 2013)

Sex Ratio Variation of the Omani Indian Oil Sardine Sardinella longiceps (Valenciennes, 1847)

During the period 2004–2008, a total of 1590 (1022 females and 568 males) Omani Indian oil sardines ( Sardinella longiceps ) were randomly sampled from a landing site in Al-Seeb, Sultanate of Oman, to determine sex ratio. The results were compared with the results of a previous... (05 Nov., 2013)

Genetic Diversity of Cyprinus carpio var. communis, Cyprinus carpio var. specularis and Carassius carassius by DNA Based Markers

To study genetic relationship of Cyprinus carpio var. communis , Cyprinus carpio var. specularis and Carassius carassius collected from different locations of Kashmir, India, t wo molecular approaches viz. PCR-RFLP of Cyt b gene and r andom amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) were ... (02 Oct., 2013)

Preliminary Investigation of Tribulus terrestris (Linn., 1753) Extracts as Natural Sex Reversal Agent in Oreochromis niloticus (Linn., 1758) Larvae

Synthetic sex reversal hormone used in controlling Tilapia population under culture condition has a perceived public health risk. This study therefore examined the prospect of utilization Tribulus terrestris as sex reversal agent in Oreochromis niloticus . Five pairs of Oreochromis niloticus ... (23 Jul., 2013)

Coupling of Shoreline Erosion and Biodiversity Loss: Examples from the Black Sea

The shoreline zone is an area where the sea and land contact and plays a very important role in integrating a sea and its watershed in a whole system. Among the main environmental problems of the coastal zones, two critical ones are - coastal erosion and a biodiversity loss. Problems are most ... (23 Sep., 2013)

Fatty Acid Profiles and Growth of African Catfish Larvae Fed on Freshwater Cyclopoid Copepods and Artemia as Live Starter Feed

The possibility of utilizing freshwater crustaceans (Cyclopoid copepods) as an alternative live starter feed for African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus , Burchell, 1822) larvae was explored. Larvae cultured in experimental tanks under ambient hatchery conditions were tested on three experimental d... (22 Jul., 2013)

Case Study: Diagnosis of Aeromonas hydrophila Infection Carassiue gibelo Fish in Shatt Al-Arab River, South of Iraq

In this case study of diagnosis Aeromonas hydrophila infected wild fish carp, Carassiuegibelo from Shut Al-Arab River south of Iraq, Revealed that the incidence of Aeromonas hydrophila and cause blood poisoning Aeromonas (MAS). The total number of fish show clinical abnormalities Aero... (09 Jul., 2013)

Role and Place of Women in Aquaculture a Case Study of Ukerewe District, Tanzania

The aquaculture sector is often considered a male domain because of the high levels of investments and nature of work. Women’s role and participation has often been ignored partly due to socio-cultural taboo against them. This paper therefore highlights that women’s play a critical ro... (27 Jun., 2013)

Low-input Modified Extensive Shrimp Culture Systems for Penaeus monodon Restrain Vibriosis

It was hypothesized that an outbreak of vibriosis can be restrained in ponds with a low stocking density (~5 post-larvae m -2 ) till harvest. Therefore, during a 135 day production cycle of Penaeus monodon at an aquaculture facility, we monitored (i) physico-chemical parameters (ii) abundanc... (17 Aug., 2013)

Production of Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings in Recirculating Systems

Fingerling productions using recirculating system of fish pond, powered with electricity and solar panelsas power sources were carried out. Plumbing work was carried out for installation of pipes and accessories that helped in water circulation inside and outside the pond and treatment tank. Oxyg... (09 Jul., 2013)