From EurekAlert 4-year study calls for urgent reforms to avert further desertification threatening ‘poorest of the poor’ worldwide “Arid aquaculture” using ponds filled with salty, undrinkable water for fish production is one of several options experts have proven to be an effective potential alternative livelihood for people living in desertified parts of the world’s expanding [...]
'Arid aquaculture' among livelihoods promoted to relieve worsening pressure on world's drylands
By Paul Stewart in November 12th 2008 No Comment »
Filed Under desertification, fish, world water Tags: agricultural research, aquaculture, brackish water, desertification, dryland areas, dryland plants, economic opportunities, fish production, livelihood strategies, sustainable livelihoods
Filed Under desertification, fish, world water Tags: agricultural research, aquaculture, brackish water, desertification, dryland areas, dryland plants, economic opportunities, fish production, livelihood strategies, sustainable livelihoods
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