This article describes the current status and economic development of fish, shrimp, mussel and seaweed culture in Malaysia.

Objective: To analyze the productive development performed by two aquatic species of recent introduction in Mexico, the giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), arguing their potential under mono- and poly-culture systems. Design/Methodology/Scope: The ...

One hundred mangrove oysters (weight: 248.41±28.41 g and length: 10.69±0.73 cm) from Thailand meant for human consumption were examined for parasite infestation. Gross observation showed that the infestation comprised mostly cliona (43%) followed by mud (1%) and water blister (1%)....

Intertidal mudflats flank a significantly large area of the coastal shore of the Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve, Perak. In comparison to mangrove, mudflat is the most neglected coastal habitat in term of research work and the most threatened habitats due to coastal reclamation and development....

This article discusses the trends in the demand, supply, production, prices and use of fish and shrimp feeds in Asian countries (Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand). Focus is given on the fish and shrimp feed industry growth in 2013, which has been described as selective for the...

The issue of heavy metal toxicity has received considerable attention in aquaculture field. Most studies of heavy metal in aquaculture have only focused on fish species and molluscs but not prawn. Thus, the key research objective of this study is to identify and study selected heavy metals in ...

This contains topics on improved performance of lemon fin barb hybrid (Hypsibarbus wetmorei × Barbonymus gonionotus) at elevated salinities; enhancement of microalgal production through bacterial mineralization of ethylene glycol; embryonic and larval development of lemon fin barb hybrid (...

In Malaysia, the giant freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii is becoming an increasingly important targeted species, as its culture, is considered to have the potential to raise income among impoverished farmers. Although, total freshwater aquaculture production decreased in the year 2013...

A simple way to determine if mud clams (Geloina spp.) are being overharvested is to observe the average shell size of the latest catch. Due to increasing demand and price for the bivalves has motivated the Sabah Fisheries Department to support mud clam aquaculture among the communities living close ...