Aquaculture

According to the World Resources Institute, aquaculture—or fish farming—has grown rapidly to meet world fish demand, more than doubling production between 2000 and 2012. New research shows that aquaculture production will need to more than double again between now and 2050 to meet the demands of a growing population. Resources available in this sub-theme include aquaculture development strategies, country-wide aquaculture project reports, and institutional practices for aquaculture strengthening, among other resources that support improving aquaculture globally.

Aquaculture Resources

Water Harvesting/Aquaculture Project (WHAP): Final Evaluation Report

U.S. Agency for International Development
This evaluation was conducted primarily for the information of WHAP participants: Auburn University, CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Church World Service, Heifer Project International, Lutheran World Relief, and Save the Children. The results of this evaluation are also expected to provide general...Read more

Coastal Resources Management Project

U.S. Agency for International Development
Experience in developed nations has shown that integrated coastal resources management (CRM) programs can be effective means of understanding the causes and linkages among problems such as these, and forming institutions to help resolve them. In the United States, CRM projects have been initiated...Read more

Sultanate of Oman Fisheries Development Project

U.S. Agency for International Development
Report on a project designed to address major constraints to the further development of fisheries by providing technical assistance and training to develop the institutional capacity of the Directorate of Fisheries in Oman.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Middle East and North Africa

The Fisheries of West Africa and Prospects for Development

U.S. Agency for International Development
The results of this study are useful for deciding how USAID should proceed with developing a fishery strategy in West Africa. The study is based on secondary source material and there is need for further investigation. However, it is clear that marine fisheries hold great potential for promoting...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Small Scale Fisheries in Central America: Acquiring Information for Decision Making

U.S. Agency for International Development
Fish, up to 75% of which is supplied by small-scale fisheries, provide well over 30% of the animal protein intake in many African and Asian countries. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization, the annual growth rate of developing country marine food fish production can be increased 35-50...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Latin America and the Caribbean

Duckweed Aquaculture in a Saline Environment

U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this concept paper isto introduce the special case of waswater-fed duckweed aquacultuie, or "aquasanitation", as a new alternative to urban and periurban water supply and sanitation indeveloping countries. Aquasanitation is a managed biological process combining the...Read more

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