Browsing Department of Biological Sciences by Subject "VDP::Agriculture and fisheries science: 900::Fisheries science: 920"
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Fisheries in the Drylands of Sub-Saharan Africa – “Fish come with the rains”. Building resilience for fisheries-dependent livelihoods to enhance food security and nutrition in the drylands
(FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circulars ; 1118, Book, 2016)Dryland areas cover more than half of sub-Saharan Africa and are home to nearly 50 percent of its populations, who depend on agriculture (including livestock, crops and fisheries) as their main livelihood strategy. Sporadic ... -
Freshwater small pelagic fish and fisheries in the main African great lakes and reservoirs in relation to food security and nutrition
(Research report; Book, 2019)This paper reviews the status and importance of the freshwater small pelagic fish and fisheries for sustainable healthy livelihoods in Africa. The lack of recognition of the importance of small pelagic fish for the sustenance, ... -
The two-step development of a duplex retina involves distinct events of cone and rod neurogenesis and differentiation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08)Unlike in mammals, persistent postembryonic retinal growth is a characteristic feature of fish, which includes major remodeling events that affect all cell types including photoreceptors. Consequently, visual capabilities ...