FAQ - Cultured aquatic species information program VALERIO CRESPI1 AND MICHAEL NEW2 Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme Macrobrachium rosenbergii prov1 d � d by: InlandWat�r Resouroe:s and �1..1;1cul1ure Service {FIRIJ In 2003, the FAO Fisheries Department launched the Cultured Aquatic Species Information Program (CASIP) . The program consists of the preparation of a series of technical fact sheets on the most commercially important species produced by aquaculture. The Cultured Species Fact Sheets are written in simple technical language and focus on the practical aspects of aquaculture, from seed supply and the principle farming systems used worldwide to the ra1smg, harvesting and marketing of cultured species. Table of contents Objectives Identity I. Identity v. status And Trends a. Biological Features VI. Main Issues b. Images Gallery a. Responsible Aquaculture Practices II. Profile VII. References a. Historical Background a. Related links b. Main Producer Countries c. Habitat And Biology Ill. Production a. Production Cycle b. Production Systems c. Diseases And Control Measures IV. statistics a. Production statistics b. Market And Trade The main objectives of this program are to: improve the knowledge of marine and freshwater organisms of current and potential interest to aquaculture; Macrobrachium rosenbergii De Man, 1879 [Palaemonidae] provide and disseminate information on the aquaculture techniques used to cultivate selected species with the aim of improving aquaculture data quality; and provide global information in a standard format for each cultured species. Fig. 1. Illustration of the first page of a Cultured Aquatic Species Fact Sheet (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) Targets These fact sheets are targeted at those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the steps necessary to begin raising aquatic species (fish, molluscs, seaweeds and frogs), and to raise, at the global level, the awareness of current techniques. They are also intended for extension workers, technicians and teachers, to help them in understanding the practical aspects of aquaculture and to disseminate this information to the largest spectrum of users, particularly in developing countries. Layout and contents Each individual fact sheet is divided into two main sections: Identity and Profile. The Identity section indicates the scientific name of the species and provides a list of FAO common names in English, French and Spanish. The paragraph entitled 'biological features' describes the morphological and physiological characteristics of the species. 22 MARCH 2007 The majority of the fact sheets have an image gallery with high quality photos. The Profile section is composed of several interesting parts. The 'historical background' provides a narrative description of the aquaculture practices for the species and information on when and where the culture of the species was initiated. A map derived from FAO aquaculture production statistics data that indicates the main producer countries is presented. Two additional paragraphs focusing on the habitat and biology and the production cycle of the species are then presented. A drawing of the production cycle, prepared by a professional illustrator, summarizes in a schematic way the main steps necessary to raise the species in question. A brief description of the most prevalent types of aquaculture systems, production
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