A5094211816- Aquatic life and conservation
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Marine and fisheries research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
Copperbelt University
2024
Aquaculture plays a critical role in Zambia's food and nutrition security. However, aquaculture is highly vulnerable to the effects of changing climate which can lead economic losses, insecurity. In this study, we investigated perceived change on production Zambia, vulnerability factors, adaptation strategies. We used semi-structured structured questionnaires collect data from producers all provinces across country. Results revealed high (over 80%) awareness change, primarily attributed...
Anaesthetics in aquaculture serve as a stress avoidance mechanism, mitigating stress-related impacts during fish handling and transportation. This study assessed the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate clove stem powder anaesthetic agents for Nile Tilapia juveniles. Four hundred twenty uniform O. niloticus juveniles (5 ± 0.5 g, 74 5 mm) were exposed to varying concentrations (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 g/L) (0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 20 L transparent plastic tanks. The results showed an inverse...