Replication Data for: Interview data from 2 communities in Timor-Leste that support publication: Evaluating the Fit of Co-management for Small-Scale Fisheries Governance in Timor-Leste

Data from interviews and focus groups conducted in 2 communities in Timor-Leste (Biacou and Adara) to support the published article in Frontiers in Marine Science (Evaluating the Fit of Co-management for Small-Scale Fisheries Governance in Timor-Leste). Respondents were asked about their livelihood activities, crops, livestock, fisheries, marine resources, fish aggregating devices and co-management approaches, specifically locally relevant traditional practices “tara bandu”

Replication Data for: Integrating fish into water control infrastructure in Myanmar: Rice Fish What If?

With rapidly increasing investment in water control infrastructure (WCI) and a recently ratified agriculture development strategy that promotes integrated farming of high-value products such as fish, agricultural production, already fundamental to Myanmar’s economy, will be central to driving the countries’ socioeconomic transformation. Water planners and managers have a unique opportunity to design and manage WCI to incorporate fish and, in so doing, reduce conflicts and optimise the benefits to both people and the ecosystem services upon which they depend.

Replication Data for: Regional study on national policy coherence with SSF Guidelines and New Song

Multilateral consensus forged among heads of states must be value-additive and relevant at the national level to facilitate on-ground implementation. Yet, despite general optimism and advances in policy understanding, multi-scale diffusion remains a challenge with little certainty in outcomes. This study focuses on examining intermediary dynamics occurring within national policy apparatus that can influence domestic uptake of policy innovation.

Replication Data for: Efficacy and safety of boric acid as a preventive treatment against Saprolegnia infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Saprolegniosis is a worldwide fungal-like infection affecting freshwater fishes and their eggs. Reports show high mortalities and subsequent economic losses annually from Saprolegnia infections. Most therapeutants against Saprolegnia spp. infections are inefficient and some have negative impact on the environment. In this study, we have investigated the ability of boric acid (BA) to prevent Saprolegniainfection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). BA inhibited radial growth of Saprolegnia hyphae in vitro. Complete in vitro growth inhibition was found at a concentration of ≥0.6 g/L.

Replication Data for: The Potential for homestead pond polyculture of tilapia and carps in coastal Bangladesh

A fishers’ women-led Participatory Action Research (PAR) was conducted in 30 homestead ponds to assess the potential for polyculture of Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and major carps Rohu (Labeo rohita) and Catla (Catla catla) in two coastal fishing villages of Bangladesh. Three treatments, namely T1 (Tilapia 200 fish per decimal; 1 decimal=40 m2), T2 (Tilapia 200+ Rohu 32+ Catla 8 fish per decimal) and T3 (Tilapia 200+ Rohu 8+ Catla 32 fish per decimal), each with 5 replicates, were tried in Hossainpur and Anipara villages.

Demand for seafood safety and environmental sustainability certification standards in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Nigeria

The first phase of the project, “Demand for seafood safety and environmental sustainability certification standards in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Nigeria”, was implemented by WorldFish Center in collaboration with three other partners in eight states in Nigeria from August to November 2019. The willingness to pay experiments were conducted from October to November 2019. The objective was to evaluate demand for aquaculture certification and to examine the effect of expectations-based reference points on willingness to pay for aquaculture certification.

Domestication in Aquaculture Fishes- Elucidating the Genetic Consequences in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

A growing human population combined with a higher per capita consumption of fish has resulted in a greater demand for finfish. Fisheries production has plateaued over the last 30 years; thus, improving productivity in aquaculture to meet future market demands is vital. In particular, demand has increased for tilapia, the second most important group of commercially farmed finfish globally, due to their hardiness, low feed requirements and environmental adaptability.