Seminar on Fresh Water Culture, Damascus, May 2-4, 1994

MEDRAP II
RAB/89/005-RER/87/009

FIELD DOCUMENT

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SEMINAR ON FRESH WATER CULTURE
Damascus, May 2–4 1994

Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Center
Tunis - Tunisia

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Abstract

Following the recommendation of the MEDRAP Steering Committee, the Seminar on Fresh Water Culture was held in Damascus, Syria from 2 to 4 May 1994.

National reports presented by the participants showed that fresh water aquaculture has potential for development, provided that of expertise, exchange of information and material is strengthened.

Joint research in different aspects of fresh water aquaculture, better practice, introduction of new species and improvement of genetic stock may lead to a better fresh water aquaculture.

Acknowledgements

The Editor would like to thank the Syrian authorities, for their support to the organisation of this activity. Thanks are also addressed to the participants from Member/Associated countries who accepted to contribute to the workshop.

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• Agenda

• List of participants

• Report, Conclusion & Recommendations

• Proposal on Fresh Water Culture for TECAM 1995 and onwards Programme

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