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Authors: Julien Barbier, Robert Jimmy and Satya Nandlal

Title: Monoculture of the freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium lar, in Vanuatu and integrated prawn-taro farming in Wallis & Futuna

Source: SPC

Date: January 2009

Keywords: Fresh Water shrimp, Integrated aquaculture, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu

Abstract: This study was conducted on-farm to evaluate the effects of monoculture and integrated systems on growth and survival of native freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium lar under standardized culture conditions.

Authors: John Morrison

Title: Motupore Island Research Centre University of Papua New Guinea 

Source: SPC

Date: January 2009

Keywords: Research Centre, university, Papua New Guinea

Abstract: This report identifies the areas of the Research Station that require specialized equipment,Systems and infrastructure to allow researchers to successfully complete almost any experiment,Whether it is coral, fin fish, mollusk or any other marine organisms they wish to research.

Authors: Steve Purcell, Cathy Hair and Michael Tekanene.

Title: Experimental release and monitoring of cultures juvenile white teatfish (Holothuria fuscogilva) in Kiribati

Source: SPC

Date : January 2009

Keywords: white teatfish, Kiribati

Abstract: Depletion of white teatfish, Holothuria fuscogilva is of concern to the Kiribati Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD) as it is a high value sea cucumber species and is heavily fished by local fishing companies. The objective of this study is to investigate the potential for restocking white teat fish.

Authors: Ian Hawes and Cletus Pita Oengpepa

Title: Village Scale Sponge Aquaculture in the Solomon Islands

Source: SPC

Date: January 2009

Keywords: Sponge aquaculture, Solomon Islands

Abstract: This report describes progress in this ACIAR Mini-project funded through the larger ACIAR Project Sustainable aquaculture development in the Pacific Islands region and northern Australia designed to address technical issues regarding village culture of bath sponges in Solomon Islands.

Authors: Margo Deiye, Ricky Star and Lucky Burramen (Nauru Fisheries and Marine Resources Autority) Satya Nandlal (SPC).

Title: Eradication of Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), restocking of Nile tilapia (O. niloticus) and improved aquaculture pond management in Nauru

Source: SPC

Date: January 2009

Keywords: Mozambique tilapia, Nile tilapia, Nauru

Abstract: The objectives of this study were to develop and trial protocols for eradication of unwanted fishes, primarily O. mossambicus, in two derelict freshwater ponds; evaluate growth and production of O. niloticus stocked into ponds; improve capacity of farmers and government aquaculture staffs in pond restoration, restocking, feed production and fish husbandry skills.

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