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El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2022

Author : Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251364648
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2022 written by Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-08-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La edición de 2022 de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura coincide con el lanzamiento del Decenio de acción para cumplir los objetivos mundiales, el Decenio de las Naciones Unidas de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible y el Decenio de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Restauración de los Ecosistemas. En la publicación se muestra la manera en que esta iniciativas, así como otras iniciativas de las Naciones Unidas de igual importancia, como el Año Internacional de la Pesca y la Acuicultura Artesanales 2022, se están incorporando y respaldando mediante la transformación azul, esfera prioritaria del nuevo Marco estratégico de la FAO para 2022-2031 concebida para acelerar la consecución de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible en el ámbito de la alimentación y la agricultura.

Versión resumida de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2022

Author : Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251363692
Total Pages : 32 pages
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Download or read book Versión resumida de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2022 written by Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: La versión resumida de la publicación de la FAO, El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2022, contiene los mensajes clave y los puntos principales de la publicación y está dirigida a los medios, los responsables políticos y al público general

The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251312702
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The State of the World's Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture presents the first global assessment of biodiversity for food and agriculture worldwide. Biodiversity for food and agriculture is the diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms at genetic, species and ecosystem levels, present in and around crop, livestock, forest and aquatic production systems. It is essential to the structure, functions and processes of these systems, to livelihoods and food security, and to the supply of a wide range of ecosystem services. It has been managed or influenced by farmers, livestock keepers, forest dwellers, fish farmers and fisherfolk for hundreds of generations. Prepared through a participatory, country-driven process, the report draws on information from 91 country reports to provide a description of the roles and importance of biodiversity for food and agriculture, the drivers of change affecting it and its current status and trends. It describes the state of efforts to promote the sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity for food and agriculture, including through the development of supporting policies, legal frameworks, institutions and capacities. It concludes with a discussion of needs and challenges in the future management of biodiversity for food and agriculture. The report complements other global assessments prepared under the auspices of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which have focused on the state of genetic resources within particular sectors of food and agriculture.

Small-scale Aquaponic Food Production

Author : Christopher Somerville
Publisher : Fao
ISBN 13 : 9789251085325
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Small-scale Aquaponic Food Production written by Christopher Somerville and published by Fao. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This technical paper begins by introducing the concept of aquaponics, including a brief history of its development and its place within the larger category of soil-less culture and modern agriculture. It discusses the main theoretical concepts of aquaponics, including the nitrogen cycle and the nitrification process, the role of bacteria, and the concept of balancing an aquaponic unit. It then moves on to cover important considerations of water quality parameters, water testing, and water sourcing for aquaponics, as well as methods and theories of unit design, including the three main methods of aquaponic systems: media beds, nutrient film technique, and deep water culture. The publication discusses in detail the three groups of living organisms (bacteria, plants and fish) that make up the aquaponic ecosystem. It also presents management strategies and troubleshooting practices, as well as related topics, specifically highlighting local and sustainable sources of aquaponic inputs. The publication also includes nine appendixes that present other key topics: ideal conditions for common plants grown in aquaponics; chemical and biological controls of common pests and diseases including a compatible planting guide; common fish diseases and related symptoms, causes and remedies; tools to calculate the ammonia produced and biofiltration media required for a certain fish stocking density and amount of fish feed added; production of homemade fish feed; guidelines and considerations for establishing aquaponic units; a cost-benefit analysis of a small-scale, media bed aquaponic unit; a comprehensive guide to building small-scale versions of each of the three aquaponic methods; and a brief summary of this publication designed as a supplemental handout for outreach, extension and education.

Biofloc Technology

Author : Yoram Avnimelech
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781888807219
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Biofloc Technology written by Yoram Avnimelech and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture

Author : Bruce F. Phillips
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119154065
Total Pages : 1048 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture written by Bruce F. Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-09-20 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive review of the current and future effects of climate change on the world’s fisheries and aquaculture operations The first book of its kind, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture explores the impacts of climate change on global fisheries resources and on marine aquaculture. It also offers expert suggestions on possible adaptations to reduce those impacts. The world's climate is changing more rapidly than scientists had envisioned just a few years ago, and the potential impact of climate change on world food production is quite alarming. Nowhere is the sense of alarm more keenly felt than among those who study the warming of the world's oceans. Evidence of the dire effects of climate change on fisheries and fish farming has now mounted to such an extent that the need for a book such as this has become urgent. A landmark publication devoted exclusively to how climate change is affecting and is likely to affect commercially vital fisheries and aquaculture operations globally, Climate Change Impacts on Fisheries and Aquaculture provides scientists and fishery managers with a summary of and reference point for information on the subject which has been gathered thus far. Covers an array of critical topics and assesses reviews of climate change impacts on fisheries and aquaculture from many countries, including Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, Chile, US, UK, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, India and others Features chapters on the effects of climate change on pelagic species, cod, lobsters, plankton, macroalgae, seagrasses and coral reefs Reviews the spread of diseases, economic and social impacts, marine aquaculture and adaptation in aquaculture under climate change Includes special reports on the Antarctic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea Extensive references throughout the book make this volume both a comprehensive text for general study and a reference/guide to further research for fisheries scientists, fisheries managers, aquaculture personnel, climate change specialists, aquatic invertebrate and vertebrate biologists, physiologists, marine biologists, economists, environmentalist biologists and planners.

The North American Mosaic

Author : Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The North American Mosaic written by Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship

Author : F Stuart Chapin III
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387730338
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book Principles of Ecosystem Stewardship written by F Stuart Chapin III and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-12 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is undergoing unprecedented changes in many of the factors that determine its fundamental properties and their in- ence on society. These changes include climate; the chemical c- position of the atmosphere; the demands of a growing human population for food and ?ber; and the mobility of organisms, ind- trial products, cultural perspectives, and information ?ows. The magnitude and widespread nature of these changes pose serious challenges in managing the ecosystem services on which society depends. Moreover, many of these changes are strongly in?uenced by human activities, so future patterns of change will continue to be in?uenced by society’s choices and governance. The purpose of this book is to provide a new framework for n- ural resource management—a framework based on stewardship of ecosystems for human well-being in a world dominated by unc- tainty and change. The goal of ecosystem stewardship is to respond to and shape change in social-ecological systems in order to s- tain the supply and opportunities for use of ecosystem services by society. The book links recent advances in the theory of resilience, sustainability, and vulnerability with practical issues of ecosystem management and governance. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students of natural resource management as well as professional managers, community leaders, and policy makers with backgrounds in a wide array of d- ciplines, including ecology, policy studies, economics, sociology, and anthropology.

Education for Sustainable Development Goals

Author : Rieckmann, Marco
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9231002090
Total Pages : 67 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Education for Sustainable Development Goals written by Rieckmann, Marco and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Freshwater Fishes of Suriname

Author : Jan H.A. Mol
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004207651
Total Pages : 899 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book The Freshwater Fishes of Suriname written by Jan H.A. Mol and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 899 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With some 480 currently known fresh- and brackish-water fish species, Suriname has a rich inland fish fauna that is related to the most diverse freshwater fish fauna on planet Earth, i.e. that of the Amazon River. Interest in the freshwater fishes of Suriname by naturalists and scientists extends back over more than two centuries. Suriname is undoubtedly the site of origin of the oldest extant preserved specimens of South American fishes and 19 Surinamese fish species were described and figured by Linnaeus. Building on ichthyological studies initiated in the 1960s by the Brokopondo Project, this book provides an introduction to the freshwater fish fauna of Suriname, including identification keys, photographs of the species and descriptions of their habitats, that should be especially useful to decision makers, conservation biologists, aquarium hobbyists and eco-tourists.

Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture

Author : Ricardo Calado
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119307066
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture written by Ricardo Calado and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global trade of aquatic organisms for home and public aquariums, along with associated equipment and accessories, has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Aquaculture of marine ornamental species, still in its infancy, is recognized as a viable alternative to wild collection as it can supplement or replace the supply of wild caught specimens and potentially help recover natural populations through restocking. This book collects into a single work the most up-to-date information currently available on the aquaculture of marine ornamental species. It includes the contributions of more than 50 leading scientists and experts on different topics relevant for the aquaculture of the most emblematic groups of organisms traded for reef aquariums. From clownfish, to angelfish, tangs and seahorses, as well as corals, anemones, shrimps, giant clams and several other reef organisms, all issues related with the husbandry, breeding, and trade are addressed, with explanatory schemes and illustrations being used to help in understanding the most complex topics addressed. Marine Ornamental Species Aquaculture is a key reference for scientists and academics in research institutes and universities, public and private aquaria, as well as for hobbyists. Entrepreneurs will also find this book an important resource, as the culture of marine ornamental species is analyzed from a business oriented perspective, highlighting the risks and opportunities of commercial scale aquaculture of marine ornamentals.

Threats to Mangrove Forests

Author : Christopher Makowski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319730169
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Threats to Mangrove Forests written by Christopher Makowski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the worldwide threats to mangrove forests and the management solutions currently being used to counteract those hazards. Designed for the professional or specialist in marine science, coastal zone management, biology, and related disciplines, this work will appeal to those not only working to protect mangrove forests, but also the surrounding coastal areas of all types. Examples are drawn from many different geographic areas, including North and South America, India, and Southeast Asia. Subject areas covered include both human-induced and natural impacts to mangroves, intended or otherwise, as well as the efforts being made by coastal researchers to promote restoration of these coastal fringing forests.

Regional Queen Conch Fisheries Management and Conservation Plan

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251099316
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Regional Queen Conch Fisheries Management and Conservation Plan written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The overall objective of this 10-year Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan is to guide the implementation of a set of identified management measures that can be applied at the regional or sub-regional level for the sustainability of queen conch populations and for the maintenance of a healthy fishery and livelihood of the people involved in the fishery. The ecosystem approach forms the basis of this Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan, enhanci ng partnerships and collaboration throughout the Wider Caribbean region to improve the long-term governance of queen conch fisheries across the Caribbean. The Regional Queen Conch Fishery Management and Conservation Plan was formulated with the following specific objectives: 1. To improve the collection and integration of scientific data needed to determine the overall queen conch population status as the basis for the application of ecosystem-based management. 2. To harmonize measures aimed a t increasing the stability of the queen conch population and to implement best-management practices for a sustainable fishery. 3. To increase coordination and collaboration toward achieving better education and outreach, monitoring and research, co-management and strengthening, optimizing and harmonizing regional governance arrangements. 4. To adopt regional management measures, which incorporate the precautionary approach

Aquaculture Biosecurity

Author : A. David Scarfe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470376635
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Aquaculture Biosecurity written by A. David Scarfe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-08 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in Cooperation with THE WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY Aquaculture loses millions of dollars in revenue annually due to aquatic animal diseases. Disease outbreaks continue to threaten profitable and viable aquaculture operations throughout the world. As a result, aquaculture biosecurity programs that address aquatic animal pathogens and diseases have become an important focus for the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture Biosecurity: Prevention, Control, and Eradication of Aquatic Animal Disease provides valuable information that will increase success in combating infectious aquatic disease. Key representatives of international, regional, and national organizations presented their views on this important issue as part of a special session at the 2004 World Aquaculture Society Annual Conference. The chapters of this book cover a wealth of experience from the varied perspectives of these experts on biosecurity, policies, and measures to take the offensive against the spread of diseases in aquatic animals. With contributions from renowned international experts, covering approaches to biosecurity policies and measures currently practiced, Aquaculture Biosecurity: Prevention, Control, and Eradication of Aquatic Animal Disease is a vital reference for all those concerned about protecting aquaculture from impacts of aquatic animal disease.

Tilapia Culture

Author : Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128165413
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Tilapia Culture written by Abdel-Fattah M. El-Sayed and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tilapia Culture, Second Edition, covers the vital issues of farmed tilapia in the world, including their biology, environmental requirements, semi-intensive culture, intensive culture systems, nutrition and feeding, reproduction, seed production and larval rearing, stress and disease, harvesting, economics, trade, marketing, the role of tilapia culture in rural development and poverty eradication, and technological innovations in, and the environmental impacts of, tilapia culture. In addition, the book highlights and presents the experiences of leading countries in tilapia culture, thus making it ideal for tilapia farmers and researchers who seek the most relevant research and information. The new second edition not only brings the most updated information within each chapter, but also delivers new content on tilapia transfers, introductions and their impacts, the use of probiotics and other additives in tilapia culture, tilapia trade, including marketing, and sustainability approaches and practices, such as management practices, ecosystem approaches to tilapia culture, and value chain analyses of tilapia farming. - Presents the biology of tilapia, including taxonomy, body shapes, geographical distribution, introductions and transfers, gut morphology, and feeding habits - Covers semi-intensive tilapia culture in earthen ponds, tanks, raceways, cages, recirculating systems, and aquaponics - Provides the latest information on brood stock management, production of monosex tilapia, seed production, and larval rearing under different culture systems - Highlights the most common infectious and non-infectious diseases affecting farmed tilapia, with a full description of disease symptoms and treatment measures - Provides an in-depth exploration of tilapia economics, trade and marketing

El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2024

Author : Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] [Author]
ISBN 13 : 9251388172
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2024 written by Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación and published by Food & Agriculture Org. [Author] [Author]. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En la edición de 2024 de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura, se muestra la transformación azul en acción, ilustrada mediante actividades e iniciativas dirigidas por la FAO en colaboración con Miembros, asociados y partes interesadas clave, con vistas a integrar los alimentos acuáticos en la seguridad alimentaria y la sostenibilidad mundiales, potenciar la promoción de las políticas, la investigación científica y la creación de capacidad, difundir prácticas sostenibles e innovaciones tecnológicas, así como apoyar la participación de la comunidad. La Parte 1 de esta edición de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura se beneficia de mejoras significativas en la recopilación de datos, así como los instrumentos y metodologías analíticos y de evaluación para presentar el examen más actualizado de la producción y utilización de la pesca y la acuicultura a nivel mundial. En la Parte 2 se destaca la función de la FAO y sus asociados a la hora de impulsar los cambios para la transformación necesarios para apoyar la expansión e intensificación de la acuicultura, la ordenación eficaz de la pesca mundial y la actualización de las cadenas de valor acuáticas. La Parte 3 abarca los desafíos de alto impacto y las oportunidades para aprovechar el potencial inexplorado de utilizar pescado entero y subproductos para mejorar la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición, describe la función de los sistemas alimentarios acuáticos a la hora de aportar soluciones vitales relacionadas con el clima y la biodiversidad y ecológicamente adecuadas, y destaca la importancia de su integración en los procesos nacionales y multilaterales. Asimismo, presenta una perspectiva sobre las tendencias futuras hasta 2032 basándose en previsiones. El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura 2024 proporciona la información más actualizada y basada en datos objetivos, que respalda las normas políticas, científicas y técnicas sobre desafíos, oportunidades e innovaciones que determinan el presente y el futuro del sector, para beneficio de un público amplio y cada vez mayor de encargados de formular políticas, personal directivo, científicos, pescadores, acuicultores, comerciantes, activistas de la sociedad civil y consumidores.

The Hegemony of Growth

Author : Matthias Schmelzer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 131653135X
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book The Hegemony of Growth written by Matthias Schmelzer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In modern society, economic growth is considered to be the primary goal pursued through policymaking. But when and how did this perception become widely adopted among social scientists, politicians and the general public? Focusing on the OECD, one of the least understood international organisations, Schmelzer offers the first transnational study to chart the history of growth discourses. He reveals how the pursuit of GDP growth emerged as a societal goal and the ways in which the methods employed to measure, model and prescribe growth resulted in statistical standards, international policy frameworks and widely accepted norms. Setting his analysis within the context of capitalist development, post-war reconstruction, the Cold War, decolonization, and industrial crisis, The Hegemony of Growth sheds new light on the continuous reshaping of the growth paradigm up to the neoliberal age and adds historical depth to current debates on climate change, inequality and the limits to growth.