#Indian Threadfin

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Mum’s Spicy Threadfin (午鱼) which is either the Indian Threadfin (Leptomelanosoma indicum) or the Fourfinger Threadfin (Eleutheronema tetradactylum). The threadfins are some of the more expensive fishes you can find in the local market and they are usually steamed or cooked with porridge for children as the fish has no fine bones.

The second dish is Cabbage Stir-Fry with prawns, minced pork and wedges of tomato to give some acidity. Lastly, Braised Five-Spice Pork Belly with shiitake mushrooms and garlic cloves to round up tonight’s meal.

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The salted fish i make for malaysian dishes is different from the salted mackerel and salmon japanese folks have with their meals. salted fish here is dried more, and so u can’t really grill or broil it. it’s either fried in oil until hot and crispy and served as a side (can be served as part of a sambal) or added to stirfries and curries. all kinds of fish are salted here but i don’t know the english names for each. a popular one is kurau, aka indian threadfin

The one i used in my creamy and spicy banana curry that day is called: gelama (croaker)

Both pics are from Arkib Wanista

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The threadfin cardinalfish

Cardinalfishes other than the Bangai cardinalfish, are too often overlooked in marine aquaria. But I was delighted by the semi-transparent Zoramia leptacantha, the threadfin or bluestreak cardinalfish. A widespread species, Z. leptacantha is found in the Indian Ocean region, including the Red Sea, and eastwards to the Marshall Islands, Tonga and Samoa, and south to New Caledonia and the northern shores of Australia.

This is a 6 centimeter or 2 inch fish, that lives in dense aggregations, in sheltered, often turbid bays and lagoons. In the wild they are often found in association with a coral, Porites cylindrica. These fish are gregarious by their nature, and in the aquarium, they ought to be maintained together in numbers. This species is monogamous, and after fertilisation, the male Z. leptacantha brood the eggs in their own mouths.

This species of cardinalfish is a predator of small crustaceans, although it is surely only a threat to the smallest species of ornamental shrimp. It is completely harmless to corals, and to other sessile invertebrates, being a predator of small, motile prey. Although it is also peaceful with other fishes, Z. leptacantha may be intimidated by more boisterous tankmates. Feeding this fish in the aquarium, is a matter of providing suitable defrosted food, and mine would also consume dried flakes, and finely chopped seafood.

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Hot temps No Problem.

With our recent hot temperatures and water temps hovering mid to high 90* in the Gulf and high 90’s in the backwaters, aka the flats of Clearwater, you’d think fishing would be slow. But on the contrary, fishing been pretty good! Snook fishing has been ok.  Fish have been 30″ to pushing 40″ in the flats of clearwater sound to the ICW of Indian Rocks narrows.  Snook have not been interested in chasing live bait unless we have had some rain,the water temps cool, and makes them more aggressive so cut threadfins or chunk of ladyfish been working well. Redfishing has been the most consistent with 25-31 inches being the norm. The middle of both tides has produced the most results. These Reds have been hanging on oyster bars and drop offs with good water flow. Dead bait has been the ticket, due to the hot water. Sharks have started to spawn on the flat through our the backwaters that make for some great action. So forget about the heat, and let’s get out and do some serious summer fishing!!! Capt. Craig The post Hot temps, No Problem. first appeared on Skinny Water Fishing Charters Clearwater Tampa Bay Flats Fishing Boats. https://www.skinnywatercharters.com/hot-temps-no-problem/ via Skinny Water Fishing Charters Clearwater Tampa Bay Flats Fishing Boats https://www.skinnywatercharters.com

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What is Threadfin Fish, and What Makes It Unique in the World of Seafood?

Appearance and Distribution:

Threadfin fish are easily recognizable by their slender and elongated bodies, with the dorsal fins extending into long filaments, giving them their characteristic thread-like appearance. They come in various species, each with distinct coloration and patterns. Threadfin fish are commonly found in the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Southeast Asian seas.

Delicate Flavor and Texture:

threadfin fish is highly sought after is its delightful taste and tender texture. The flesh of threadfin is soft and flaky, making it a perfect choice for delicate preparations. Whether grilled, steamed, or pan-fried, the fish retains its moisture and offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Nutritional Benefits:

Apart from its delectable taste, threadfin fish also boasts a host of nutritional benefits. It is an excellent source of lean protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body. Additionally, threadfin is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, known for their heart-healthy properties and potential to reduce inflammation.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions:

Is threadfin fish safe for consumption?

Yes, threadfin fish is safe to eat and is a popular choice in many cuisines worldwide. However, it is essential to ensure that the fish is sourced from reputable suppliers to guarantee its freshness and quality.

How should I store threadfin fish at home?

To maintain the freshness of threadfin fish, it is best to store it in a refrigerator at temperatures below 40°F (4°C). It is advisable to consume the fish within 1-2 days of purchase.

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Animal Crossing Fish - Explained #205

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The incredible diversity of body shapes and features young, larval fish possess is astounding. In many species, as is the case for today’s threadfin trevally, the juveniles sport long fin rays, head spines, or even appendages that make them look like a floating piece of seaweed in order to avoid becoming lunch. I mean, being a small fish anywhere is generally a tough lifestyle, so you do your best to not look like a small fish.

The threadfin trevally appeared in Pocket Camp for the Threadfin Trevally Goal event in November 2021, and hasn’t returned since. That’s a shame, because the icon for this species in the game is gorgeous and oh so accurate. Unfortunately, the timing isn’t? Usually juvenile threadfin start becoming more numerous in the spring, but, yeah, we’ve already established ACPC gives less of a damn about seasonality than ACNH. 

The threadfin trevally is also more commonly known as the African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris). It is a member of the Carangidae family, the jacks, trevally, runners, and their fast af friends. These fish are laterally compressed, which means they are really thin as if squished into a pancake on either side. Together with powerful muscles and deeply forked tail fins allows these active predators to chase down their prey. Many of them are also considered incredible sportfish that would give any angler a run for their money. Although called a trevally, it does not belong in the same Genus as the Giant Trevally we covered a long time ago, nor is it a true pompano despite being called one. Heh, names, amiright? Nevertheless, it’s a tropical marine fish found around the world in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. 

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Now, like I alluded to at the beginning of the entry, the form of the African Pompano ACPC went with is actually the small juvenile form. As the fish grows, its body and face get longer and it eventually loses those beautiful long fins. It’s been proposed that the juvenile’s long fins look very much like jelly tentacles, and that the form may be attempting to mimic jellies in order to avoid being prey. Seriously, go look up juvenile African Pompanos, their fins are mesmerizing! The ones pictured here are already losing some length on those fins - in smaller individuals, their fins can be almost ten times the length of their actual body.

They also live in a totally different biome than adults. Juveniles of this species are open ocean drifters, while adults settle onto reefs and shallow coastal waters. Honestly, you’d think the juveniles and adults were two different species! 

And there you have it! Fascinating stuff, no? 

[christakahashi]

Threadfins are called “Moi” in Hawaii. Ancient Hawaiian royalty regarded this tasty delicacy as only for royalty. Through time Hawaiians became one with the land and started to properly manage their resources, much like the American Indians. They created a “Kapu” system. They knew when certain species started to amass to mate and restricted catches to help promote and sustain the populations. To this day this much sought after fish is still a highly desired table fare. Protected from June-Aug and has a minimum legal size of 11in. If you’re not familiar with local rules & regulations get in touch with DLNR before hitting the water. Did you know no saltwater lic is needed for saltwater fishing in Hawaii for residents & visitors alike? But a lic for fresh water fishing is required. #scubachrisvideos #moifishing #threadfinfish #dlnr (at Oahu) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zROV1J7oN/?igshid=1260ct2v98vru

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EEZ Lines Won't Save Fish in the Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar have agreed their borders in the Bay of Bengal, but neither fish nor fishers are bound by the lines on the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) map. The fish do not know. In the hope of a better catch, fishers cross boundaries, knowingly or unknowingly. As more boats chase fewer fish, clashes are common.

Fishers based in Cox’s Bazar and Patuakhali fish harbors in Bangladesh say that, traditionally, they used to fish along side vessels from other countries in the deep sea. Now, as it is becoming harder to find fish, foreign fishers are unwelcome competitors. Authorities have seized vessels from Sri Lanka and arrested fishers off the shores of Bangladesh. Sometimes the conflicts are dealt with more directly. The sinking of smaller vessels sometimes goes unreported, said several trawler skippers from Chittagong on the condition of anonymity.

Conservationists and fisheries managers warn that if countries cannot transform conflict into collaboration it is not just the safety of the fishers at stake: the dwindling number of fish in the bay could disappear.

With eight countries bordering the Bay of Bengal, around 200 million people live along its coasts. Most of them depend on the fish for their food and livelihood, and a majority of the fishers are below the poverty line. But the fisheries of the Bay of Bengal have been under pressure for decades and are now severely depleted. Hundreds of large vessels are overfishing at an unsustainable rate and local fishermen say authorities often turn a blind eye.

No cooperation

The failure of the Bay of Bengal countries to cooperate over fisheries and wildlife risks undermining many conservation measures taken on the national level, experts say.

There have been attempts to foster cooperation. India has the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). The Global Environment Facility and UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) set up a process to promote sustainable fishing among the eight countries, but not much has changed on the water.

Tensions and arrests at sea

Bangladeshi fishers view their government’s annual 65-day fishing ban as unjust, because they say fleets from neighbouring countries fish in Bangladesh’s waters during the ban. Officials say it is to protect spawning fish and rejuvenate fish stocks.

Mahatub Khan Badhon, a lecturer of zoology at the University of Dhaka, said, “The perception of uneven enforcement of the marine fishing ban affects the compliance of fishers and encourages fishers to delegitimize any such management measures.” Badhon believes that ramping up enforcement is not the answer. Arresting and putting foreign fishers in jail, whether by Bangladesh, India or Myanmar, only increases human suffering. There is no evidence from past decades that it helps conservation or reduces conflicts over fishing.

While a large number of artisanal or small-scale fishers are locked up in foreign jails for months, overfishing continues in the bay. As Nur Islam Majhi from Chittagong put it, “There are always others who will cross boundaries with a hope that there are more fish in the sea.” As a skipper of an artisanal gillnetter, he has two decades of fishing experience and numerous encounters with boats from other countries just south of Mongla port.

Many of the small scale fishing boats have minimal sophisticated equipment, and it is easy to believe that they do not know where the limits of the EEZs lie [image copyright Mohammad Arju]

Last year, the Bangladesh coast guard arrested over 519 Indian fishers and seized 32 boats off the coast in Patuakhali – more than 125 km inside the Bangladesh EEZ. This was during the 65-day ban on marine fishing, which kept Bangladeshi fishers stuck on land. The Indian fishers were sent back. But not everyone is so lucky. Statistics from the Bangladesh coast guard show that in recent years more than a thousand Indian fishers were held and spent months in jail before release. On the other hand, it is difficult to find the numbers of Bangladeshi fishers jailed in other countries. When Bangladeshi fishers are arrested in Myanmar it can take years before they return home.

Ignoring international law

By jailing fishers, countries are not following norms set down by international law, experts say. Yugraj Singh Yadava, director of the intergovernmental organisation of the Bay of Bengal Programme, says that the international law of the sea clearly directs countries not to jail or deliver any other corporal punishment to foreign fishers arrested in EEZs. Headquartered in Chennai, the body is pushing for closer regional cooperation over sustainable fisheries among the Bay of Bengal countries.

Article 73 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) says: “arrested vessels and their crews shall be promptly released upon the posting of a reasonable bond or other security.” The law and subsequent international agreements also have provisions for bilateral agreements, information sharing and other sorts of collaboration to avoid the suffering of fishers and protect fish that travel across national maritime boundaries. Yadava said, “International laws provide enough guidance to States to deal with the issue. However, none of the countries in the region are doing so.”

Mohammed Latifur Rahman, director of Bangladesh’s marine fisheries office, agrees. There is no effective collaboration among countries except a few opportunities for dialogues, he said. He hoped that India, which has the longest coastline along the Bay of Bengal, could help neighbours conduct collaborative explorations and studies on joint fish stocks. “We need processes and mechanisms for data sharing and a functional platform to cooperate in marine fisheries management,” he said.

Back in 2012, a study commissioned by the UN FAO’s Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem project made several recommendations to deal with the arrest and repatriations of fishers, including joint patrols.

The Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project is the only internationally funded initiative to facilitate transboundary collaboration for marine fisheries and environmental issues. But more than one decade after its launch, very few of the recommendations have been accepted by the respective governments.

In the long run, countries will need bilateral or multilateral agreements for the repatriation of fishers. The roles of employers, vessel owners, and governments need to be clarified. Countries also need to regularly inform artisanal fishers of the issues involved.

Fish don’t do borders

Many fish stocks regularly move between EEZs of two or more countries to feed or to spawn. Yadava explained that a few fish species like the Indian mackerel and the threadfin bream are distributed along the entire bay. Some other species like Hilsa and the Bombay duck are primarily found in specific areas. Smaller pelagic fish, such as anchovies, herrings and Hilsa, migrate through the coastal waters of two or more countries. Some small pelagic fish, like the rainbow sardine, are found along the coastlines of all the Bay of Bengal countries.

Even demersal species such as lobsters, sea cucumbers and reef fish disperse across boundaries during larval stages. For example, lobsters may travel thousands of kilometres from their place of birth to the site of an adult settlement. “Harvesting activities of one country significantly affects the harvesting opportunities of other countries sharing the [same] resource,” Yadava said.

“No studies have been conducted yet to identify fish stocks straddling across multiple EEZs,” said Mohammad Sharif Uddin, principal scientific officer of Bangladesh’s Marine Fisheries Survey Management Unit. “During the last joint working group meeting with India there was no progress on fisheries.”

Threatened marine animals

There may be some hope of this changing. Six Bay of Bengal countries have now joined the 1995 United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement. The most recent entrant was Thailand, which ratified the agreement in 2017. Myanmar and Malaysia have still not joined yet. The agreement is about implementing UNCLOS provisions relating to the conservation and management of straddling and migratory fish stocks.

One of the significant parts of managing fisheries is reducing bycatch and conserving highly threatened species of marine animals. Badhon explained that species of sharks, rays, and sawfish migrate across large swathes of sea. Migratory species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles often get caught in fishing gear along with commercially important fish.

Steps taken by one country to protect migratory species won’t have the desired results unless other countries in the region follow suit, Yadava explained.

“Some of the countries protect these animals, but the scale of operation is not uniform. Without harmonized policy by all the countries in the region, conservation by one country alone may have limited benefits,” Yadava said.

The dugong inhabits the Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar, another transboundary area shared by India and Sri Lanka. The two countries are yet to agree on suitable strategies to protect this iconic species from threats from fishing operations.

Yadava added that active collaboration and joint management is essential if the fisheries of the Bay of Bengal are to be sustained. The countries are – in principle – not opposed, but as they drag their feet both the fish and fishers in the Bay of Bengal continue to suffer.

Mohammad Arju is an independent journalist based in Bangladesh. This editorial appears courtesy of The Third Pole and may be found in its original form here. 

from Storage Containers https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/eez-lines-can-t-save-fish-in-the-bay-of-bengal via http://www.rssmix.com/

[wikitopx]

If you've decided to travel to Kimberley Coast, there's a pretty good chance that Broome will be your harbor or harbor, and it's a town you'll want to explore because it's filled with quirky, hard history. believe!

Broome is like nowhere else in the world; a town with a difference on a very small Peninsula in Kimberley Region, Northwestern Australia. This is where one of the world’s last great wildernesses meets the Indian Ocean. The strange pearl town of Broome recently has left a rich history and a special blend of great multicultural blend of people.

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1. Horizontal Falls Scenic Flight & Day Cruise

For many people spending time in the Kimberley Wilderness is one of the ultimate experiences. The Go Horizontal Falls day tour includes a visit to the world-famous Horizontal Falls via fast boat, with a scenic flight over the Falls as well as a scenic flight over the Buccaneer Archipelago.

You leave Broome at 8 am and return by 5 pm, suitable for all ages (over 3yo).

2. Riddell Beach

Not as well known as Cable Beach and a little trickier to find, however, it’s worth the pindan (red dirt) track! This Broome beach oozes charm and has incredible rock formations, definitely worth packing an esky and heading here for a sundowner!

3. Visit Dinosaur Footprints

Paleontologists have recently discovered more dinosaur footprints in Broome - the world's largest. Come and visit before the rest of the world finds out!

4. Go fishing

The waters off Broome are ripe for fishing, especially in the beautiful Roebuck Bay where you can try your hand at catching Barramundi, Mang Mang Jack or Threadfin salmon. You can choose to rent your own boat, go fishing on the beach or let the experts take care of you under a fishing contract.

5. See Staircase to the Moon

Worth coordinating your dates in Broome to see this!

6. Rent a brolly at Cable Beach

A comfy sun lounger under the shade of an umbrella with arguably one of the best beaches in Australia! If you are feeling active you can hire SUP’s, Kayaks and more!

7. Visit the Broome Aquarium

An all-new Broome attraction, the aquarium recreates the marine environment around Broome, from Cable Beach, surrounding creeks and Roebuck Bay. Understand the complex marine ecosystems surrounding Broome.

8. Discover the glorious colors at Gantheaume Point

Red rocks and clear blue water of the ocean - no trip to Broome is complete without wandering down to Ganethaum. (It is right at the end of Cable Beach). The spectacular views from the cliffs of Gantheaume Point can be reached by a short, unexplored trail.

There you will find parking and an interpretive signage center displaying the area's history. At high tide, you will see locals jump from the rocks into the sparkling waters, or maybe someone throws through a stream of lazy people in great anticipation to bite the fish to swim below.

9. Watch a movie in the oldest operating outdoor picture theatre in the world!

Sun Pictures is a Broome icon, steeped in history. Relax on the stools under the stars as you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some hot popcorn.

10. Learn about Broome’s amazing history at the Broome Historical Museum

Run by volunteers, this cute little building is filled with furniture, artifacts, images and countless Broome pearl memorabilia.

More ideals for you: Top 10 things to do in Chiang Mai

From : https://wikitopx.com/travel/top-10-things-to-do-in-broome-705536.html

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The Braised Pork Bellies are leftover from last night’s dinner. Mum added in new eggs to make a fresh batch of braised eggs, The Spicy Indian Threadfin (Leptomelanosoma indicum) or 午鱼 is a highly prized and expensive fish in Singapore. The meat is very fine and it is usually used to make fish porridge (for babies).

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WFS 091 - DIY Fly Fishing Exploration Tips with Ray Montoya - Middle East, Permit, Bonefish, Emperor Fish, Yemen

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray

Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination

Ray Montoya tells us how he has spent the last 20 years in the Middle East fishing for Permit, Emperor Fish and other species in a remote part of the world.

He shares some of his best tips to put together a remote trip on your own time.  Find out why this should be on your bucket list if you are into the salt water.

  Wet Fly Swing Hosted Trips with Dave and Expert Guests from the Podcast:

https://wetflyswing.com/destination

Show Notes with Ray Montoya

Updated links here: Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray

Oliver White was the person who gave me a heads up about Ray.  Here's the episode with Oliver White.

The Spanish Fly Show and Flip Pallot were both big influences for Ray.

The Jako Lucas episode and Jim Klug episodes were  both big on the destination front.

Mike Ward and Adipose Drift Boats were noted.  Ray had a few people that have made the long trip out to his neck of the desert.

Seth Kugel covered DIY travel tips in this episode.

Mike Mercer was on the podcast in this episode and talked about the Redding Fly Shop among other topics.

We talked about the Crease Fly.  Here's a Crease Fly video. 

Here's a photo of the Blue Spangled Emperor fish.

Jeff Currier was on the show and talked about 400 species.

The RIO Saltwater line series. 

The Sage RPL, Reddington Vape and Predator Rods

Tibor Everglades Reels were noted by Ray here.

The Hoby Cat is how Ray gets out to the fish at times.

Ray uses a Bug Net for his sleeping quarters when the bugs get bad.

We note the Oliver White story where they thought they were going to get attacked.  Listen to the first 30 seconds here for the story.

No Boudaries Oman is a good resource if you want to make a trip.

Here is Ray's youtube channel.

Check out the Birds of Oman book for a great resource.

The Salmon Fishing in Yemen movie - here is a link to the movie.

Threadfin Salmon - Here's the video of Ray catching the Threadfin.

The cigarette video

  You can find Ray on Youtube here.

  Resources Noted in the Show

Tibor Everglades Reel

Birds of Oman

Videos Noted in the Show

The Crease Fly

Conclusion with Ray Montoya

Ray takes us to an amazingly remote destination that might not be as difficult as you think to hit.  And you don't need to speak arabic to have a great trip.  We cover Permit, bonefish and other salt species out of the Indian Ocean.  Leave a comment below if you'd like to make a trip out to this side of the world.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray

Hosted Trips: https://wetflyswing.com/destination

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ray

Check out this episode!

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The CCAC’s recommended designs for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarters

Background photo by Agnosticpreacherskid.

The following is a list of the artist submissions for the 2020-2021 America the Beautiful quarter reverse designs that were reviewed at today’s Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) meeting. The designs cover the quarters commemorating Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Weir Farm National Historic Site, the Tuskegee Airmen, the National Park of American Samoa, and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. The CCAC’s recommended designs to the Secretary of the Treasury are included in this list. Let us know in the comments which designs you would choose for each coin reverse!

Salt River Bay National Historical Park

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The CCAC’s recommended design: VI-01. It won with 23 votes. It depicts a red mangrove tree in an early stage of its life cycle, as it evolves from a very small plant to an adult tree. The design brings awareness to the park’s endangered mangrove forests and the unique and delicate nature of how the species reproduces in salt water.

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

The CCAC’s recommended design: VT-01A. It tied with VT-02, each design acquiring 10 votes (neither reaching the 13-vote threshold). In the end, the CCAC decided to endorse VT-01A. It depicts the planting of a sugar maple sapling, representing the regeneration and conservation of the forests. In the background, design 01 includes the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion on a hill, while design 01A portrays a grassy hillside with the Green Mountains.

Weir Farm National Historic Site

No formal recommendation has yet been made by the CCAC. In a rare, but not unheard of, turn of events, the CCAC requested a resubmission of several of the designs for reconsideration in a later round of voting.

Tuskegee Airmen

The CCAC’s recommended design: AL-01. It won with 18 votes, barely defeating design AL-13, which got 15 votes. The design depicts a Tuskegee Airman pilot suiting up to join the fight during World War II with the Moton Field control tower in the background. The pilot looks upward with pride and confidence as two P-51 Mustangs pass overhead. The inscription THEY FOUGHT TWO WARS is arced across the top as a reference to the dual battles the Tuskegee Airmen fought — fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home.

National Park of American Samoa

The CCAC’s recommended design: AS-13. It won with 22 votes. The design portrays a threadfin butterflyfish — a tropical fish common to American Samoa, and the reefs around the National Park of American Samoa. The design in the background is a Polynesian symbol of a wave, common to the Samoan tradition of tattoo (tatau) within the wave design.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

The CCAC’s recommended design: KS-09. It won with 23 votes (out of 24 possible votes) and was the CCAC’s most-preferred design out of all the artists’ submissions. The design shows a skyward view of a regal fritillary butterfly against a backdrop of big bluestem and Indian grasses, iconic to Tallgrass Prairie.

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Raising Coral In Saltwater Aquariums

The Indian Ocean double-saddle butterfly (C. falcula) grows slightly greater than C. ulietensis, reaching upwards of 7 inches in length. As its common name suggests, this species ranges throughout the indian Ocean from the east coast of Africa to indonesia and from India south to Western australia. Juvenile threadfin butterflies sport an eye-sized black spot in the soft dorsal fin. The Red Sea specimens lose this spot as they grow, different types of online from all the other areas save this spot throughout life. Wind up hurting the fish that reach our tanks are collected in the Philippines or Indonesia. Before an individual started with reef aquariums though, you want to do some research on these kind of people. Reef tanks are more difficult than fresh or salt water tanks seeing that environment might be more aggressive. Water requirements need to create the exact balance of chemicals and the currents reason to be stronger to boot. Make a mistake here and everything with your tank may be ill. Do not be afraid, just take your time and start slowly. First before you can determine what your tank will empty your pockets need to comprehend what sort of saltwater tank you actually want. Need a basic and very inexpensive fish only system as a result decorated with artificial barrier. This is normally what most beginners start in addition to. Where to grow mangrove? In the primary tank: Instantly use the mangroves in order to use plant them directly generally tank to mimic some interesting biotopes like fringing reef that surrounds an is. Mangroves will provide habitat for the fish. Some snails exactly like the Cerith Snail and the Dwarf Planaxis Snail love to burrow around mangrove's root system. This won't work using a light hood; tanks requirement to be open above so in the have space to increase in numbers. A Seneye Reef Monitors can look a bit daunting but it surely isn't that complicated. A reef tank does have an overabundance parts to barefoot jogging than a fish only tank but that's because a reef tank is greater an actual coral reef habitat. It is a display tank, where your fish will live; a stand, or perhaps something tank is correctly supported; a sump tank, a tank for mechanical equipment with regard to example filters and water movement equipment; refugium tank, this tank usually paired with the sump tank and is perfectly for beneficial micro-fauna, microflora, and macroalgae; lighting and canopy, these are listed together because reef tank lights are housed typically the hood from the aquarium. Instead a pinch of fish food can hasten the process, or if you can get a scoop of sand within the seasoned reef tank quite possibly piece of live rock n roll. Both of these will have already got the nitrifying bacteria to them and will jump start the process. Another sight worth seeing during the evening may be the Fountains of Bellagio. Each of the ingredients free watching and even though shows start before dark on some evenings the worth waiting until at night to get the most from the lights, music and effects which have been laid on for attendees.

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EEZ Lines Won't Save Fish in the Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar have agreed their borders in the Bay of Bengal, but neither fish nor fishers are bound by the lines on the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) map. The fish do not know. In the hope of a better catch, fishers cross boundaries, knowingly or unknowingly. As more boats chase fewer fish, clashes are common.

Fishers based in Cox’s Bazar and Patuakhali fish harbors in Bangladesh say that, traditionally, they used to fish along side vessels from other countries in the deep sea. Now, as it is becoming harder to find fish, foreign fishers are unwelcome competitors. Authorities have seized vessels from Sri Lanka and arrested fishers off the shores of Bangladesh. Sometimes the conflicts are dealt with more directly. The sinking of smaller vessels sometimes goes unreported, said several trawler skippers from Chittagong on the condition of anonymity.

Conservationists and fisheries managers warn that if countries cannot transform conflict into collaboration it is not just the safety of the fishers at stake: the dwindling number of fish in the bay could disappear.

With eight countries bordering the Bay of Bengal, around 200 million people live along its coasts. Most of them depend on the fish for their food and livelihood, and a majority of the fishers are below the poverty line. But the fisheries of the Bay of Bengal have been under pressure for decades and are now severely depleted. Hundreds of large vessels are overfishing at an unsustainable rate and local fishermen say authorities often turn a blind eye.

No cooperation

The failure of the Bay of Bengal countries to cooperate over fisheries and wildlife risks undermining many conservation measures taken on the national level, experts say.

There have been attempts to foster cooperation. India has the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). The Global Environment Facility and UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) set up a process to promote sustainable fishing among the eight countries, but not much has changed on the water.

Tensions and arrests at sea

Bangladeshi fishers view their government’s annual 65-day fishing ban as unjust, because they say fleets from neighbouring countries fish in Bangladesh’s waters during the ban. Officials say it is to protect spawning fish and rejuvenate fish stocks.

Mahatub Khan Badhon, a lecturer of zoology at the University of Dhaka, said, “The perception of uneven enforcement of the marine fishing ban affects the compliance of fishers and encourages fishers to delegitimize any such management measures.” Badhon believes that ramping up enforcement is not the answer. Arresting and putting foreign fishers in jail, whether by Bangladesh, India or Myanmar, only increases human suffering. There is no evidence from past decades that it helps conservation or reduces conflicts over fishing.

While a large number of artisanal or small-scale fishers are locked up in foreign jails for months, overfishing continues in the bay. As Nur Islam Majhi from Chittagong put it, “There are always others who will cross boundaries with a hope that there are more fish in the sea.” As a skipper of an artisanal gillnetter, he has two decades of fishing experience and numerous encounters with boats from other countries just south of Mongla port.

Many of the small scale fishing boats have minimal sophisticated equipment, and it is easy to believe that they do not know where the limits of the EEZs lie [image copyright Mohammad Arju]

Last year, the Bangladesh coast guard arrested over 519 Indian fishers and seized 32 boats off the coast in Patuakhali – more than 125 km inside the Bangladesh EEZ. This was during the 65-day ban on marine fishing, which kept Bangladeshi fishers stuck on land. The Indian fishers were sent back. But not everyone is so lucky. Statistics from the Bangladesh coast guard show that in recent years more than a thousand Indian fishers were held and spent months in jail before release. On the other hand, it is difficult to find the numbers of Bangladeshi fishers jailed in other countries. When Bangladeshi fishers are arrested in Myanmar it can take years before they return home.

Ignoring international law

By jailing fishers, countries are not following norms set down by international law, experts say. Yugraj Singh Yadava, director of the intergovernmental organisation of the Bay of Bengal Programme, says that the international law of the sea clearly directs countries not to jail or deliver any other corporal punishment to foreign fishers arrested in EEZs. Headquartered in Chennai, the body is pushing for closer regional cooperation over sustainable fisheries among the Bay of Bengal countries.

Article 73 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) says: “arrested vessels and their crews shall be promptly released upon the posting of a reasonable bond or other security.” The law and subsequent international agreements also have provisions for bilateral agreements, information sharing and other sorts of collaboration to avoid the suffering of fishers and protect fish that travel across national maritime boundaries. Yadava said, “International laws provide enough guidance to States to deal with the issue. However, none of the countries in the region are doing so.”

Mohammed Latifur Rahman, director of Bangladesh’s marine fisheries office, agrees. There is no effective collaboration among countries except a few opportunities for dialogues, he said. He hoped that India, which has the longest coastline along the Bay of Bengal, could help neighbours conduct collaborative explorations and studies on joint fish stocks. “We need processes and mechanisms for data sharing and a functional platform to cooperate in marine fisheries management,” he said.

Back in 2012, a study commissioned by the UN FAO’s Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem project made several recommendations to deal with the arrest and repatriations of fishers, including joint patrols.

The Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem Project is the only internationally funded initiative to facilitate transboundary collaboration for marine fisheries and environmental issues. But more than one decade after its launch, very few of the recommendations have been accepted by the respective governments.

In the long run, countries will need bilateral or multilateral agreements for the repatriation of fishers. The roles of employers, vessel owners, and governments need to be clarified. Countries also need to regularly inform artisanal fishers of the issues involved.

Fish don’t do borders

Many fish stocks regularly move between EEZs of two or more countries to feed or to spawn. Yadava explained that a few fish species like the Indian mackerel and the threadfin bream are distributed along the entire bay. Some other species like Hilsa and the Bombay duck are primarily found in specific areas. Smaller pelagic fish, such as anchovies, herrings and Hilsa, migrate through the coastal waters of two or more countries. Some small pelagic fish, like the rainbow sardine, are found along the coastlines of all the Bay of Bengal countries.

Even demersal species such as lobsters, sea cucumbers and reef fish disperse across boundaries during larval stages. For example, lobsters may travel thousands of kilometres from their place of birth to the site of an adult settlement. “Harvesting activities of one country significantly affects the harvesting opportunities of other countries sharing the [same] resource,” Yadava said.

“No studies have been conducted yet to identify fish stocks straddling across multiple EEZs,” said Mohammad Sharif Uddin, principal scientific officer of Bangladesh’s Marine Fisheries Survey Management Unit. “During the last joint working group meeting with India there was no progress on fisheries.”

Threatened marine animals

There may be some hope of this changing. Six Bay of Bengal countries have now joined the 1995 United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement. The most recent entrant was Thailand, which ratified the agreement in 2017. Myanmar and Malaysia have still not joined yet. The agreement is about implementing UNCLOS provisions relating to the conservation and management of straddling and migratory fish stocks.

One of the significant parts of managing fisheries is reducing bycatch and conserving highly threatened species of marine animals. Badhon explained that species of sharks, rays, and sawfish migrate across large swathes of sea. Migratory species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles often get caught in fishing gear along with commercially important fish.

Steps taken by one country to protect migratory species won’t have the desired results unless other countries in the region follow suit, Yadava explained.

“Some of the countries protect these animals, but the scale of operation is not uniform. Without harmonized policy by all the countries in the region, conservation by one country alone may have limited benefits,” Yadava said.

The dugong inhabits the Palk Bay and the Gulf of Mannar, another transboundary area shared by India and Sri Lanka. The two countries are yet to agree on suitable strategies to protect this iconic species from threats from fishing operations.

Yadava added that active collaboration and joint management is essential if the fisheries of the Bay of Bengal are to be sustained. The countries are – in principle – not opposed, but as they drag their feet both the fish and fishers in the Bay of Bengal continue to suffer.

Mohammad Arju is an independent journalist based in Bangladesh. This editorial appears courtesy of The Third Pole and may be found in its original form here. 

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