Fisheries
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides an array of resources related to fisheries and aquaculture management for landowners and commercial producers including publications, virtual learning courses, recorded webinars and how-to videos.
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Aquatic Plant Management Series
This four-course aquatic vegetation series provides landowners and pesticide applicators biological information for submerged, algae, floating, and emergent species of problematic aquatic plants found in Texas.
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Esta publicacion analiza los matices de las leyes de agua de Texas que los propietarios deben navegar al ubicar, disenar y llenar sus estanques. (3 paginas)
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Severe grub infestations can pose a serious threat to fish production farms and private fishing ponds. Pond managers must be proactive in monitoring for and preventing infestations. This publication examines common species of grubs that cause problems for pond fish in North America, explains the life cycle of each, and offers suggestions for grub management. […]
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To maximize profits, small hatcheries and oystermen can focus on branding, marketing, and production techniques to increase demand without increasing costs. Utilizing unique oyster-culture practices, highlighting regional variations, creating a brand name, and attracting a loyal following can lead to increased sales and profits. (3 pages)
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Prospective catfish producers will find all the information they need in this publication. There is a thorough discussion of economics, to help you decide if this is the business for you. Other topics include pond construction, stocking, feeding, water quality, parasites, and diseases, dealing with off-flavor, harvesting, marketing and others. (29 pages)
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Aquatic vegetation is a common problem in ponds, which can lead to low, dissolved oxygen fish kills, increased water evaporation, reduced access for recreation, reduced fish growth, and many other issues. In addition to mechanical, physical, and chemical control options, biological control is an efficient, relatively inexpensive way to manage some nuisance aquatic vegetation populations. […]
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Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) are native to Africa and have been introduced and used as a biological control for aquatic vegetation management in much of the United States, including Texas. This publication will explore the biology, regulations, and other considerations related to Mozambique tilapia. (3 Pages)
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This publication will help you to prevent the grow of Golden Alga in your pond by teaching you the facts!
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This publication is a collection of the PowerPoint presentations made at the Largemouth Bass Conference held March 27, 2008 in Athens, Texas.
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Learn firsthand what biologists, landowners and volunteers practice daily in Texas in order to conserve and manage our natural resources!
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This book contains physical descriptions, habitat information, photographs and range maps for more than 150 species of native and introduced fishes found in the freshwaters of Texas.