| Author | Islam, Md. Rafiqul |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. AE-95-30 |
| Subject(s) | Fish ponds--Bangladesh
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the
requirement for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Fish are the main source of animal protein in the diet of Bangladeshis
and so fish are of great importance in Bangladesh. In the past there were
plenty of fish in water bodies like rivers, floodplains, natural depressions and
oxbow lakes but open water fish production is declining day by day due to
population growth,overfishing and environmental degradation. As a result per
caput fish consumption has declined drastically.
This study identified the constraints to, and opportunities for pond fish
culture. One hundred and fifty pond owners were interviewed in four thana in
Mymensingh district. Factorss relating to water quality like colour of water,
natural sources of nutrient, presence of macrophytes were observed and
chemical parameters of each pond were measured by an analytical kit box.
Characteristics of non-cultured ponds were compared with those used for fish
culture. Some non-cultured ponds were suitable for fish culture, but conflict
among multiple owners was the main cause for leaving the ponds without
culture. Derelict ponds mostly needed deepening and repair of dikes. Lack of
capital and inadequate and difficult processes for loan disbursement were other
major problems rendering ponds derelict. Water quality was not a major
problem as ponds which were not cultured were also found to be fertile. Lack
of capital for operating costs, lack of technical knowhow and timely availability
of fry were the main problems for cultured ponds.
The following recommendations are proposed, A study to eliminate the
multiple ownership problem of ponds. A research to develop low-cost
supplementary feed using surplus and underutilized on-farm resources and byproducts is required. Institutional credit should be arranged for pond owners
with simple and easy procedures. A fisheries bank may be created in this
regard. Existing government seed farms should increase production and train
pond owners to introduce nursery operations at the household level. |
| Year | 1995 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Edwards, Peter;Hambrey, John B.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Sununtar Setboonsarng |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Bangladesh / Asian Development Bank
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| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1995 |