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Determinants of Production and Technical Efficiency of Tilapia Farming in the Philippines

Joseph Christopher C. Rayos & Niko A. Macaraeg · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

The Philippines' economy depends heavily on the profitability of the tilapia aquaculture industry. The country's tilapia aquaculture still has a significant amount of untapped biophysical growth potential; therefore, more rapid expansion is needed to keep up with the increasing d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i6771

Population Structure of Vermiculated Spinefoot (Siganus vermiculatus Valenciennes, 1835) in the Waters of Makassar Strait, Indonesia

Wayan Kantun & Nursidi Latief · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Intensive exploitation of vermiculated spinefoot in the Makassar Strait suggests a potential shift in population dynamics. This study aims to examine various biological aspects of the species, such as size distribution, growth patterns, condition factors, sex ratio, gonad maturit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i6772

A Foundational Study of the Dehram River’s Aquatic Ecosystem: Bridging Fresh and Brackish Water

Mehrdad Zamanpoore & Fatemeh Abbaspour · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

In this study, we explore Dehram river system, focusing on its biological characteristics, in a hot arid region. This is a freshwater stream flowing over salt formations. We examined various ecological aspects of the river, including its benthic macroinvertebrates, zooplankton, f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5770

The Significance of Processing Techniques on the Quality of Smoked African Cat Fish (Clarias gariepinus) Using Different Energy Sources

Olaniyi Christianah Oludayo, Fawole Olaolu Olalekan & Awogbade Adeniyi Adediran · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

There is unavoidable need for fish smoking as a preservative technique to reduce rampant post harvest losses in the tropical Africa. However the imperative of healthier and quality smoked products through improved processing method were however investigated. Organoleptic and chem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5768

Otolith Shape Indices of Japanese Threadfin Bream (Nemipterus japonicus, Bloch 1791) from the Makassar Strait, Indonesia

Sri Nur Annisa, Wayan Kantun & Arnold Kabangnga · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Japanese threadfin bream (Nemipterus japonicus) is a demersal fish that plays a very important role in maintaining ecosystem stability related to webs and food chains. This fish often becomes prey for predatory fish. In efforts to reveal the relationship between predators and pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5769

Fish Biodiversity and Suggested Conservation Measures of Transboundary River Someshwari in Netrokona, Bangladesh

Md. Shahin Alam, Nadim Haidar, Maliha Khanom & Mst. Kaniz Fatema · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Considering the importance of fish biodiversity for sustainable management of river fisheries, this study aims to explore and evaluate the fish biodiversity of Someshwari River along with conservation measures from November 2020 to October 2021. Data collection was carried out in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5766

Assessment of Women’s Participation in Fish Processing in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Adekunmi A. O, Kolawole, A. O, Owoeye R. S & Atere, B. O. · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

This research examined the involvement of women in various stages of fish processing in Ekiti State, Nigeria. A sampling method was used to select 90 women fish processors, and data was collected through structured interviews. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5767

Efficiency of Four Reproductive Hormones in the Artificial Propagation of Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829)

Asangusung, P. S., Nlewadim, A. A. & Uka, A. · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

The efficiency of four different hormonal preparations (Heterotis niloticus pituitary extract, ovaprim, Clarias gariepinus pituitary extract and carp pituitary extract) on latency period, fecundity, fertilization, hatching, and larval survival in artificial propagation of Heterot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5765

Assessing Colouration in Ichthyology: Insights from the Melanophore Index Perspective

P. Nivethitha & L. Arul Pragasan · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Fish colouration significantly influences various aspects of their biology, including communication, camouflage, and mate selection. Among the pigment cells responsible for generating colours, melanophores are particularly significant due to their ability to produce dark pigments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5764

Assessing Diet & Trophic Position of Fish in Chenderoh Reservoir, Malaysia: SCA & SIA Approach

Muneera Sultana, Amirul Aizal Abdul Aziz, Nurul Fazlinda Mohd Fadzil, Farah Mastura Rosli, Yap Soon Koon, Widad Fadhlullah & Zarul Hazrin Bin Hashim · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

The present study assessed and compared the diet and trophic positions (TP) of two carnivorous fish H. macrolepidota and C. ocellaris from Chenderoh Reservoir, Malaysia. The focal goal of the study was to understand the effects of invasive non-indigenous species (NIS), C. ocellar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5763

Analysis of Fish Cultivation Productivity in the Bandung City through Buruan Sae Program

Asep Agus Handaka Suryana & Mochamad Zidane Fahrul Irfy · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

This research aims to analyze the production and productivity of fish cultivation in the Buruan Sae Program in Bandung City. Apart from the socio-economic characteristics of program implementers, there are several conditions and obstacles experienced by program implementers as co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5762

Evaluation of the Digestibility of Diets Containing Soy Okara in Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fries Raised in a Controlled Environment in Benin

Constant Bienvenu Segnon, Arnauld Sedjro Martin Djissou, Diane Nathalie Sènami Kpogue Gangbazo & André Boya Aboh · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Aims: To evaluate the digestibility of diets containing soy okara in Clarias gariepinus fries. Study Design:  Random complete block design. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Hydrology and Wetland Research, Faculty of Sciences and technics, University of Abomey-calavi, be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5761

Nutrient Digestibility of Non-conventional Protein Sources Blend in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Post Juveniles Using Novel Aquafeed Formulation Software

Gbadamosi Oluyemi, Alao, Felicia Oluchukwu & Alabi V. · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

In this study, the growth performance, carcass composition, and apparent digestibility coefficient of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, were evaluated in relation to different non-conventional protein sources blends diets that were formulated using a novel feed formulation sof...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i4760

Type Abundance and Relative Abundance of Macrozoobentos in the Intertidal Zone of Marabatuan Island, Kotabaru, Indonesia

Frans Tony, Muhammad Ahsin Rifa'i, Muhammad Wisnu Baskara, Hadiratul Kudsiah & Rina Iskandar · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

The structure of macrozoobenthos communities plays a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems because most of them are in the second or third trophic level. Components of macrozoobenthos community structure include species and abundance, species diversity index, species uniformity inde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i4759

Analysis of Factors Influencing Fresh Fish Consumer Satisfaction at Supermarket X, Bandung Regency

Rizka Zahara, Atikah Nurhayati, Ine Maulina & Asep Agus Handaka Suryana · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

This research is entitled Analysis of Factors Influencing Fresh Fish Consumer Satisfaction in Supermarket X, Bandung Regency. The purpose of this research was to determine what factors influence consumer satisfaction with fresh fish at Supermarket X in Bandung Regency. Supermarke...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i4758