FishBase : A Global Information System on Fishes
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A Global Information System on Fishes W elcome to the world of fishes.
The purpose of this page is to give you background information on FishBase, a global information system with all you ever wanted to know about fishes.
FishBase is a relational database with information to cater to different professionals such as research scientists, fisheries managers, zoologists and many more.
FishBase on the web contains practically all fish species known to science.
FishBase 2004 is also available on DVD or CD-ROMs with full information on 28, 500 species.
It comes together with the FishBase 2000 book and can be ordered for 95 US$ including air-mail.
FishBase was developed at the WorldFish Center in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO ) and many other partners, and with support from the European Commission (EC ).
Picture Gallery: Fishing and fish pictures of outstanding catches
Pictures of BIG FISH - some outstanding catches recorded by friends/viewers and us.
Pictures of Big CARP - burly carp from around the world.
Pictures of Big CATFISH - cats from around the world.
Saltwater fish - fish pictures from the briney deep.
EXOTICA - pictures of strange and wonderful fish from around the world.
Northern Exposure - some piccies from a past Canadian fishing trip to an old remote cabin.
Also check out more pictorials in the FISHING Articles and Tips section.
jpeg, etc.) fish pictures to jim@carpecarpio.com with any details of the catch and angler, or regular photos to: .
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New Tropical Fish pictures from aquatic photos on webshots
1 2 3 4 5 next Album Stats: 54 photos 77600 views 9805 downloads 25 comments Hi I like your photos so much, this fish are so beautifull....
Colorful and interesting but the experience would be improved 100% if the fish were identified..
CONGRATULATIONS on having your 'Tropical Fish' album featured today on WS.
Very colourfull fish photos congratulations on the feature.
Have to say I prefer to get in the water with my snorkel mask on for the really wild fish experience.
Congratulations on being featured today.Beautiful album, great pictures, th.
Congratulations on being feaured today.Beautiful album, great pictures, thanks for sharing.Enjoy your special day!Best regards, Henri and Josee/Belgium.
You have a wonderful collection of salt-water fish and a wonderful collection of their images.
I have raised fish for years and your shots are clear and beautiful.
Wonderful photos of these beautiful and very interesting fish! Thank you for sharing this great album and you might enjoy visiting some of mine.
Tropical fish aqaurium hobby crabs aquatic more by this member mariopace 's other albums.
Fish Identification
For those unfamiliar with the parts of a fish, a diagram is included for reference.
Description: the details most readily observed have been given top priority, since the angler has only moments to decide whether a fish is or is not a legal catch.
Similar Fish: many fish have "look-alikes, " other fish that resemble them closely.
Where found: although the ocean has no fences, many fish are locked into particular habitats, information that often tells the angler where to drop the hook.
Size: anglers usually judge the size of a fish by its weight, which simplifies record keeping.
Note: The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's printed publication, Fishing Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones.
Remarks: this includes the fish's life history (if known), behavior, and feeding habits.