Sustainable Management of the Fisheries Sector in Oman: …
Oman is putting new energy into efforts to diversify its economy, and robust job creation is essential for young people. The Goal of Vision 2040 is to create a profitable world-class sector that is ecologically sustainable and a net contributor to Oman's economy. ... Fishery and aquaculture are among the most ancient and important sectors of ...
Part I Overview and main indicators
Aquaculture production in 2017 was of only 77 tonnes. However, Oman's environmental advantage provides a high potential for the development of aquaculture and there is a strong commitment from the government to develop this sector in a competitive and sustainable manner that is in harmony with the social, economic, cultural and historic
The role of interfaces in the bentonite barrier of a nuclear waste
In the context of studies related to the geological disposal of radioactive waste, and with a focus on the engineered barrier performance, the FEBEX in situ test was the first real scale test of a horizontal disposal system for high-level radioactive waste, performed under natural conditions in crystalline rock (ENRESA 2006).A gallery of 2.3 m …
Oman maintains food self-sufficiency with investments in …
The state-owned Oman Aquaculture Development Company (OADC) was established in 2014 by the OIF as part of a $1.3bn budget for fisheries and aquaculture approved by the government for the 2013-20 period. OADC has since grown to include two subsidiaries, Oceanic Shrimp Aquaculture and Blue Water. In May 2018 OADC harvested its first …
Mechanisms and the role of probiotic Bacillus in mitigating …
Diseases are natural components of the environment, and many have economic implications for aquaculture and fisheries. Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry with the aim to meet the high protein demand of the ever-increasing global population; however, the emergence of diseases is a major setback t …
Study of Reagent Scheme, Entrainment and Their …
Entrainment has been considered as an important factor affecting clayey ore flotation. In this study, the effect of reagent dosage on chalcopyrite flotation in the presence of bentonite and kaolinite was investigated through entrainment. It was found that increasing the collector and frother dosage had little influence on copper recovery in the …
Part I Overview and main indicators
Capture fisheries in marine waters has a long tradition and is considered to be an important resource for food and jobs in Oman. Since 2005, the total annual capture production …
Frontiers | Role of Bentonite on the Mobility of …
Role of Bentonite on the Mobility of Antibiotic Resistance Genes, and Microbial Community in Oxytetracycline and Cadmium Contaminated Soil ... Heavy use of prophylactic antibiotics in …
The role of bentonite in two-component grout: A …
A laboratory testing campaign was planned, with the purpose of highlighting the role of bentonite and the importance of the activation phase. According to previous research (Todaro et al., 2022, Todaro and Pace, 2022), the effects of the bentonite have been evaluated in three different stages.The first stage is related to component A when …
Role of Bentonite in Improving the Efficiency of …
Bentonite can be considered as a cheap and effective admixture for cement grouts with regard to stability. This paper presents the results of experimental studies conducted in the laboratory, in ...
The role of bentonite binders in single or concomitant …
The role of bentonite binders in single or concomitant mycotoxin contamination of chicken diets Br Poult Sci. 2016 Aug;57 ... Faculty of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece. 2 b Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Crop Science, ...
Investigating the role of Na-bentonite colloids in facilitating …
Finally, the purified bentonite samples were dried, ground, and sieved to remove particles larger than 0.074 mm for use. 2.1.2.2. Preparation of Na-bentonite colloidal suspension. A weight of 5.0 g transformed bentonite was weighed and dispersed in 500 mL ultrapure water, stirred for 24 h, and allowed to settle for another 24 h.
Potential benefits of natural bentonite as a water clarifier on …
Introduction. Aquaculture continues to play a vital role in providing the world population with approximately 50% of the required animal protein (El-Kady et al., 2022), …
Bentonite and sepiolite clays: Enhancing aquaculture …
Utilization of bentonite and sepiolite as binders plays a crucial role in preserving water quality, diminishing disintegration in water, minimizing feed wastage, and reducing the accumulation of uneaten feed in aquatic environments. ... 2013), leading to high mortality rates and reduced growth in aquaculture. Bentonite's ability to adsorb ...
Polymers | Free Full-Text | Orthogonal Design and …
The selection of an appropriate slurry ingredient and its percentage ratio is a vital and necessary task for engineers in slurry pipe jacking operations. However, traditional bentonite grouting materials are difficult to degrade because of their single and non-biodegradable composition. Nowadays crosslinked polymers have been widely …
Bentonite Clays as Adsorbent Material for Mycotoxins and …
Aquaculture allows sustainable fish farming to meet global demand; however, fish feed can contain mycotoxins and contaminate animals and humans. ... ion-dipole interactions between AFB 1 and exchangeable cations of montmorillonite play a significant role in the adsorption of AFB1 in the presence ... bentonite is used as an …
(PDF) Potential benefits of natural bentonite as a water …
Clay minerals such as bentonite (BNT) have recently drawn attention as non-nutritive additives in aquaculture, which can maintain water quality and maximize productivity. …
Application of bentonite in aquaculture
Therefore, the role of bentonite in aquaculture is similar to zeolite powder. The results show that the addition of bentonite can regulate the supplement of trace elements in aquatic feed. It can effectively promote the metabolism of fish and shrimp, prevent diseases, and improve the survival rate.
Bentonite in Construction: A Key to Sustainability
Bentonite in Construction: Aligning with Sustainable Practices. The use of Bentonite in Construction aligns with the rising global focus on sustainability. Its ecological footprint, recyclability, and the potential to replace more traditional, less environmentally friendly materials highlight Bentonite's crucial role in the future of sustainable construction.
Bentonite Impact on Soil Properties and Biological Activity …
Bentonite, however, has been shown to aid in the restoration of biological functions in drought-affected soils. Bentonite's function as a soil moisture retainer is an important consideration. Bentonite acts as a reservoir, trapping water within its layers due to its high water-holding capacity and ability to form a gel-like structure.
New aquaculture projects to boost Oman's fisheries sector
New aquaculture projects to boost Oman's fisheries sector – In its ongoing efforts to promote the development of the fisheries sector, Oman's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) recently announced ambitious plans to implement five new aquaculture projects within the current year.. The upcoming 2024 …
New Shrimp Farm in Oman
Shrimp farming – a hugely promising segment of Oman's burgeoning aquaculture industry – got a further boost on Saturday following the signing of a key contract for the establishment of a new …
The Role of Calcium-Based Additives in Bentonite …
Waste recycling plays a critical role in addressing environmental challenges by conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating the environmental impact of human activities. However, bentonite has been known to exhibit a propensity for swelling and shrinking in response to changes in moisture content, which can result in …
Oman's Bentonite Market Report 2024
In 2023, the Omani bentonite market decreased by -28.6% to $5.9M for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, …
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Governmental organizations
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth is the authority responsible for the development of aquaculture in Oman and for the management of the entire fisheries sector. It coordinates all relevant issues with other ministries and government departments with a role in the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Bentonite Clays from Southeastern Spain as Sustainable …
The effects of global climate change are becoming more evident and accelerating at an unprecedented pace. For this reason, human activities urgently need a paradigm shift to stop this entropic process before the consequences become irreversible. In this sense, the use of highly eco-efficient materials aimed at conveniently neutralizing …
The role of smectite composition on the hyperalkaline alteration …
The temperature was fixed and maintained constant at 175 °C with the objective to enhance the reactivity.The experiments were performed for 452 days (~ 15 months); however, aliquot solid samples were extracted after 122 days (~ 4 months) in order to study the evolution of the reactions at early time.. At the end of the reaction …
The role of microalgae in aquaculture: situation and trends
Algae are utilized diversely in aquaculture, but theirmain applications are related to nutrition. They areused in toto, as a sole component or as a foodadditive to supply basic nutrients, color the flesh ofsalmonids or for other biological activities. The needfor nutritional sources safer than traditional animalproducts has renewed interest in plants in general …