Food system perspective on fisheries and aquaculture development in Asia
This paper reviews development research and policies on freshwater fish in South and Southeast Asia. We conduct a systematic review of academic literature from three major science-based policy institutions to analyze development research and policies that have accompanied the ongoing transition from freshwater capture fisheries to aquaculture in the region. Using a ‘food fish system’ framework allows for the identification and systematic comparison of assumptions underpinning dominant development policies.
Genetic parameters for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is one of the primary disease concerns for tilapia farming, with mass mortality events and biosecurity restrictions threating aquaculture in several continents. Selective breeding for improved host resistance to TiLV may help to mitigate this problematic disease, but the extent of genetic variation in resistance is not yet known. The objective of the current study was to estimate genetic parameters for host resistance to TiLV in a Nile tilapia breeding population of the Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) strain.
Securing a just space for small-scale fisheries in the blue economy
The vast development opportunities offered by the world’s coasts and oceans have attracted the attention of governments, private enterprises, philanthropic organizations and international conservation organizations. High-profile dialogue and policy decisions on ocean futures are informed largely by economic and ecological research. Key insights from the social sciences raise concerns for food and nutrition security, livelihoods and social justice but these have yet to gain traction with investors and the policy discourse on transforming ocean governance.
How Timor-Leste is Sparking New Ideas for African Digital Fisheries Monitoring
Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania are looking to Timor-Leste’s expertise in developing and implementing digital monitoring of small-scale fisheries to help transform their local systems.
Promoting Rice Field Fisheries in the Cambodian Mekong Delta
In partnership with the Fisheries Administration (FiA) and GIZ, WorldFish recently conducted an exposure visit focusing on best practices for the management of rice field fisheries (RFF) in Kampong
Zambia's SMEs Forge Vital Market and Financing Links
For most Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the biggest challenge is finding a steady market for their products and having beneficial linkages with market players.
Reducing Fish Loss and Waste with a Systems Thinking Approach
Fish loss and waste are significant issues throughout the Aquatic Food Systems (AFS) sector.