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Asia Regional Coordinator Recognized for Contributions to Sustainable Aquaculture
Fish Innovation Lab Asia Regional Coordinator M. Gulam Hussain recently gave an invited keynote address in Dhaka, Bangladesh. At the event, he also received a Crest of Honor from Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council for his work in sustainable aquaculture.
Capacity Needs for Innovation in Nigerian Aquaculture
In early September, the Fish Innovation Lab participated in a multi-stakeholder workshop to develop a plan to strengthen capacity for innovation in the aquaculture sector of southwestern Nigeria. Approximately 30 representatives of public and private sectors, research institutions, and civil society gathered in the WorldFish offices for two intensive days of hands-on, interactive activities.
Fish4Zambia Student Researcher: Laura Ingouf
Experiences at Mississippi State outside the classroom also have helped Laura Ingouf find and use her voice. Over the summer, she worked in the Gender Impacts Lab at the Social Science Research Center, which provided her the opportunity to go to Zambia to assist the MSU-led Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish with addressing food security in the country. This field research involved meeting with Zambians in fishing villages around Lake Bangweulu to better understand family eating habits and nutritional needs.
Fish4Zambia Research Presented at MSU Graduate Research Symposium
Robert Kolbila, a doctoral student at Mississippi State University (MSU) and native of Ghana, presented research on the Fish Innovation Lab's Fish4Zambia project at the university's recent Graduate Research Symposium.
Deputy Director Elin Torell Featured in Gender-Mainstreaming Article
Fish Innovation Lab Deputy Director Elin Torell of the University of Rhode Island has been featured for her work in gender mainstreaming in developing countries in Central America, West Africa, East Africa, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Notice of Amendment No. 3 to RFA
Due to delays in receiving external reviews, the Fish Innovation Lab management entity must extend award notifications to ensure selection standards are met. Applicants will be notified on or before October 24, 2019, as noted below and in the full amendment document.
Hilsa Shad Fishery Success in Bangladesh
Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, is a large anadromous shad that is the national fish in Bangladesh. It is a very popular food fish in the country. The fish has enormous benefits for human health due to availability of essential micronutrients, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (i.e., omega-3 fatty acids) in its flesh and other edible parts of the body. The Hilsa Fishery Management Plan of Bangladesh could be a good lesson in well-planned fisheries management for recovery of an economically important fish species.
Batashi Fish Curry with Brinjal and Potato
This recipe from Bangladesh contains a variety of foods and spices, illustrating one of the most important health behaviors—dietary diversity! Fish and other foods in the recipe—potatoes (tubers) and brinjal (eggplant in the berry family)—were important parts of our evolutionary diet.
Notice of Amendment No. 2 to RFA
Please note that due to the high volume of submissions, the Fish Innovation Lab has extended the timeline. A summary is provided in the table below, and details are provided in the full amendment document.
Empowering Women Can Lead to Job Growth, Nutrition Security in Zambia
Mbonyiwe Chakanga dreams of a Zambia with improved opportunities for women in aquaculture and increased production for fish farms throughout the country.