Resilience
Building the First Nutritional Database for Fish in Cambodia
Our researchers are aiming to make more information available to scientists, policymakers, and farmers about fish nutrition and preservation techniques. Read this Feed the Future article on the work being done through the "Increasing Sustainability…
A High-quality Chromosome-level Genome Assembly of Rohu Carp, Labeo Rohita, and its Utilization in SNP-based Exploration of Gene Flow and Sex Determination
The Genome Sequencing and Development of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Markers from Rohu in Bangladesh activity has a new journal article. The results from the study demonstrate the utility of the new rohu genome in modernizing some aspects…
COVID-19's Effects and Adaptation Strategies in Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
The Strategies for an Inclusive Aquaculture Value Chain in Bangladesh activity has a new journal article in Aquaculture. Read the abstract to learn more about how COVID-19 has affected the fisheries and aquaculture sectors in Bangladesh.
Summer Trainings Move the Needle Toward a More Sustainable Farming System for Nigeria
The Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture as Farm Diversification Strategy activity is moving the needle toward a more sustainable farming system for Nigeria. Through summer trainings and research plots, the team is providing knowledge on how to rice-…
Anchored in Sustainability: Improving Resilience for Cambodian Fishery Communities
The Increasing Fisheries Sustainability for Resilience activity is empowering Cambodians with the knowledge to assess changes in their existing fishery to make any needed alterations in the fishing effort. By initiating a Citizen Science program,…
Maximum Land Utilization in Integrated Rice-prawn/Fish-vegetable Farm
In this video by the Machine Learning for Better Aquaculture activity, farmers maximize land by utilizing an integrated rice-prawn/fish-vegetable farming practice.
Negative Impacts of Climate Change on Prawn Farming
In this video, the Machine Learning for Better Aquaculture team interviews prawn farmers who have been negatively impacted by climate change.
An International Aquatics Advanced Clinical Rotation Offered Rich Research Opportunities
Amanda Rowe, class of 2023 Mississippi State University veterinary student, experienced aquatic research firsthand as a part of an international internship with the Global Center for Aquatic Health and Food Security (GCAHFS). The internship program…
Strengthening System Resilience for Aquaculture Biosecurity in Nigeria
The Fish Innovation Lab applies a resilience lens when it comes to the scaling and adoption of technologies and approaches currently under research. As an example, the Improving Biosecurity team in Nigeria deals with two related threats to the…
The Fish Innovation Lab Expands Its Reach to Four New Countries to Examine Impacts of Distant Water Fleets
The Fish Innovation Lab has a new activity to support the USAID research agenda on Distant Water Fleets (DWFs). Led by researchers from the University of Rhode Island, the work is funded through a USAID $200,000 buy-in award and will examine jumbo…