A food systems approach led the extraordinary recovery of hilsa fish stocks while boosting the livelihoods and food security of those dependent on aquatic food systems in Bangladesh. Balancing restrictions on fishing with the promotion of alternative … Read the rest
Building resilient aquatic food livelihoods in Myanmar
WorldFish researchers are working alongside small-scale aquatic food producers and value chain actors in Myanmar to strengthen the resilience of aquatic food-based livelihoods impacted by both COVID-19 and widespread pollution.
Aquatic foods caught and harvested in inland waters like lakes … Read the rest
WorldFish opens Bangladesh’s first aquatic animal disease diagnostic lab
While aquaculture is a growing industry in Bangladesh, prevailing disease outbreaks in farmed fish and shrimp populations limit the sector’s capacity. Bacterial and viral diseases result in large die-offs, low yields, and loss of income for many of the country’s … Read the rest
Tags: Asia, Bangladesh, Coastal communities, Conservation, Development, Environmental impact, fish value chains, Fisheries management, Food security, Governance, Livelihoods, Nutrition, Research, Resilience, Small-scale aquaculture, Small-scale fisheries, Sustainability, Value chains
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