WARTA Akuakultur An aquaculture journal published by INFOFISH in Indo-Malay language, focuses on tropical aquaculture. Periodicity is once every three months. Original articles catering to readers in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam and Southern Thailand are featured, together with technical papers written in laymen's language.

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Bright prospect for sea cucumber
By Jianxia Chen

Due to the increasing demand for sea cucumbers in China, the Fisheries Authority developed artificial seed production of sea cucumbers and farming techniques. Despite higher farm production, China is still dependent on imports.

Cage culture of marine finfish - better returns with formulated feeds
By Chawalit Orachunwong, S Thammasart & C. lohawatanakul

Several Asian countries actively involved in farming marine finfish, mainly use trash fish to feed the fish. According to the authors, commercially formulated feeds promise better fish survival, improved feed conversion and higher cash return compared to trash fish.

Organic aquaculture - a marketing opportunity for developing countries
By Tarlochan Singh

Organic aquaculture products, becoming popular among consumers, provide an opportunity for developing countries to undertake organic farming and earn higher income.

Aquaculture production - impact on markets and international trade: overview
By Helga Josupeit

Fish production from aquaculture has been playing an important role in international trade commodities traded in the international market increasingly come from aquaculture production. The article attempts to analyse the impact of aquaculture production on international trade.

Live fish trade in Asia :
Update By Sudari Pawiro

Despite the seafood industry increasingly moving towards more value added products and ready to cook meals, live fish trade is an active business and financially rewarding. Preference for live fish is particularly strong in South East and Far East Asia.