R E P O R T
to the
GOVERNMENT OF JORDAN
on
INLAND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND FISH CULTURE
to the
GOVERNMENT OF JORDAN
on
INLAND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND FISH CULTURE
| UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME JOR/71/004 | No. TA 3186 |
| R E P O R T to the GOVERNMENT OF JORDAN on INLAND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND FISH CULTURE |
based on the work of
K.H. Alikunhi
FAO Inland Fisheries Adviser
FAO/UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE) REPORTS ON FISHERIES
This document is Report No.TA 3186 in the series of FAO reports produced under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Since 1 January 1966, reports produced under the former Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance (EPTA) have appeared in the UNDP (TA) series. The numbering of reports in the UNDP(TA) series is unbroken and follows consecutively the numbering of the former EPTA series.
Since 1 January 1962, those reports which concerned FAO technical assistance in fisheries have been numbered consecutively in a subseries within the general series.
The present report is the two hundred and thirty fourth report in the fishery subseries: FAO Fish.UNDP(TA)Rep., FIR/UNDP(TA) 234.
For bibliographic purposes, this document may be cited as follows:
FAO 1973 Report to the Government of Jordan on inland fisheries development and fish culture, based on the work of K.H. Alikunhi, FAO Inland Fisheries Adviser. Rep. FAO/UNDP TA 3186: 21 p.
FAO. Report to the Government of Jordan on Inland Fisheries Development and Fish Culture, based on the work of K.H. Alikunhi, Rome, 1973. 21 p. 1 fig. United Nations Development Programme, [Report] No. TA 3186.
ABSTRACT
The major inland fisheries resources of Jordan, capable of immediate development and exploitation, have been identified.
Improved methods of carp spawning, hatching of eggs and rearing spawn have been demonstrated, resulting in a 100 percent increase in seed production as compared to 1971 production.
A suitable site for constructing a large experimental-cum-commercial fish farm at Azraq has been located, pilot experimental ponds constructed in the area and fish cultural operations initiated therein. During an initial observation period of six weeks, growth of fish was found quite satisfactory in these ponds.
Preliminary layout for reclamation of part of the Azraq swamp into a 50-ha fish farm and for constructing a series of cement tanks for intensive cultivation of carp in running water, integrated with the water supply channel to the farm, have been prepared.
Formulation for preparing a cheap artificial fish feed out of locally available raw material has been suggested.
The need for incorporating fishery development requirements in the project costs for construction of irrigation impoundments has been stressed.
Possibilities of harnessing irrigation distributaries for a specialized type of running water fish culture, by constructing a series of small cement tanks in the course of the distributaries, without loss or wastage of water, have been highlighted.
In the absence of trained technical personnel in Jordan to implement inland fisheries development programmes, the need for intensive training of counterpart personnel and enlisting United Nations or other external support for reclaiming swamp into a fish farm at Azraq, has been stressed.
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1973
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1.1 Background
1.2 Terms of Reference
1.3 Programme Development
1.4 Acknowledgements
2. RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES
2.1 Earlier Assessments
2.2 Major Resources
2.3 Fish Farm
2.4 Artificial Impoundments
3. PRESENT STATUS OF INLAND FISHERIES
3.1 Personnel
3.2 Field and Laboratory Facilities
3.3 Fish Stock and Fish Culture Activities
3.4 Private Enterprise
3.5 Fisheries in Artificial Impoundments
4.1 Condition of Breeders
4.2 Carp Spawning by Dubisch Method
4.3 Egg Collectors
4.4 Spawning and Hatching Enclosures
4.5 Hypophysation
4.6 Spawn Production and Spawn Taking
4.7 Nursery Preparation
4.8 Cement Cistern as Nursery
4.9 Fry and Fingerling Production
4.10 Pilot Experimental Ponds
4.11 Manuring, Stocking and Production
4.12 Commercial Fish Farm
4.13 Artificial Feed
4.14 Irrigation Reservoirs
4.15 Marine Aquaculture
5.1 Fisheries as a Separate Branch
5.2 Staff Training
5.3 Fish Farm, Laboratory, etc. at Azraq
5.4 Artificial Feed Processing
5.5 Irrigation Distributaries and Fish Tanks
5.6 Reservoir Fisheries
5.7 External Assistance