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Meet the Program/Finance Manager: Shauncey Hill
"As people understand more on how much fish can benefit them, they can take part in opportunities that benefit them and their families long term. It’s my hope that the Fish Innovation Lab projects can provide ways that can help make their choices easier." -- Fish Innovation Lab Program/Finance Manager Shauncey Hill
Gender Dynamics in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture [video lecture]
This lecture, hosted by the Fish Innovation Lab and Social Science Research Center, focused on how gender dynamics in small-scale fisheries/aquaculture shape men’s and women’s participation and benefits. Research exploring these gender dynamics has increased, yet significant knowledge gaps remain. A renowned scientist and gender expert, Steven Cole of IITA discussed how filling these gaps is an important means to enhancing food, nutrition, and economic security of people in low-income settings.
Lab Leaders Host Seminar on Fisheries and Aquaculture in Bangladesh
Fish Innovation Lab leaders hosted a seminar titled “Challenges, Needs and Potentials of Aquaculture and Fisheries in Bangladesh,” which brought together academic, industry, and governmental leaders on December 26, 2019, at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh. More than 70 participants representing BAU, the Government of Bangladesh Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), and aquaculture entrepreneurs attended the event.
Gender impacts to fisheries, aquaculture topic at upcoming MSU presentation
On Thursday [Feb. 6], Steven Cole of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is discussing “Gender dynamics in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture” at 9:30 a.m. in the Colvard Student Union’s Fowlkes Auditorium. The event is free to all and sponsored by the MSU-based Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, or Fish Innovation Lab, and the university’s Social Science Research Center.
Threatened Fish Biodiversity of Kaptai Lake in Bangladesh
The fish biodiversity of the largest man-made reservoir in Bangladesh, Kaptai Lake, has been threatened due to dramatic increase of undesirable clupeid and other small fish species. As a result, indigenous major carp and other commercial fish species have been greatly declined. In addition, a recent survey on Kaptai Lake fisheries resources and fish biodiversity revealed and critically identified the potential causes of alarmingly declining fish biodiversity of the lake ecosystem. Adoption of comprehensive reservoir management plan will be the suggested remedy for the situation.
Meet the Director: Mark Lawrence
"The bottom-line issue that drew me into international development of aquaculture is the potential of fish for solving food and nutrition security." -- Fish Innovation Lab Director Mark Lawrence
Improved Nutrition Security in Kenya Through Increased Access to and Consumption of Coastal Marine Fish
In this video, Kenya PI Andrew Wamukota and U.S. PI Lora Iannotti discuss their project in Kenya focused on research to improve nutrition in fishing households through the sustainable provision of fish, especially for young children.
Fish4Zambia Builds Capacity Through Student Fieldwork Training
Undergraduate students often face challenges gaining hands-on research-for-development fieldwork experience. Fish4Zambia, a quick start of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish, provided this opportunity to three undergraduates who joined the research team as student field assistants for seven days in Zambia in July 2019.
Nigerian Fried Fish Stew
The Nigerian fried fish stew offers a range of nutritional benefits. Most notably, it is rich in brain-selective nutrients and antioxidants that reduce inflammation and stress in the body.
Students Trained as Enumerators to Assess Farmer Needs for Rohu Genetic Improvement
As part of a quick start project with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish and to better understand the needs of fish farmers, Bangladesh Agricultural University developed a survey schedule to survey farms located in Mymensingh, Rajshahi, and Jashore regions.