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.

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Aquaculture Resources

Aquatic Weed Management: Integrated Control Techniques for the Gezira Irrigation Scheme -- Report of a Workshop 3-6 December 1978

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper summarizes a workshop on the management of aquatic weeds in the irrigation canals of the Gezira Scheme, Wad Mehani, Sudan. The workshop, held December 3-6, 1978, was sponsored by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences -- National Research Council (NAS/NRC) and the University of Gezira...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

A Research Framework for Traditional Fisheries

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report identifies areas of traditional fisheries research which have the greatest potential for contributing to the solution of problems facing traditional fishermen and their communities. To achieve this purpose, this report draws on both theoretical and empirical considerations available in...Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Project Evaluation Summary: Fisheries Training Center (Brazil)

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project evaluation summary for the Fisheries Training Center project in Brazil. The evaluation determines that Brazil made excellent progress, allowing the contract for the project to be terminated and to phase out the USAID role in Brazil.Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Sociocultural Aspects of Implementing Aquaculture Systems in Marine Fishing Communities

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This publication covers the sociocultural aspects of implementing aquaculture systems in marine fishing communities. The purpose of this paper is twofold: First, to apply a generalized model of sociocultural factors influencing the diffusion of innovations to the problem of aquaculture development...Read more

Appraisal Report: Auburn University, Aquaculture and Aid

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Among the poorest in many countries are artisanal coastal fishermen who own little primitive capital equipment and must live from hand to mouth on the basis of each day's catch. Similarly, as far as inland fishing goes, the very poor also lack the land, water, or capital resources to practice...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Small Research Proposal `Swimbladder Inflation Physoclistous Fish' - University of California

Published: 
November 13, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document is a research proposal on swim bladder inflation in physoclistous fish. Existing laboratory and hatchery techniques for the larval rearing of many marine fish (mullets, tubot, croakers, sea-basses) and some anadromous fish (striped bass) have resulted in low survival rates prior to...Read more

Fresh Water Fisheries Development

Published: 
October 5, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
EVALUATES PROJECT TO ESTABLISH A VIABLE MODEL FOR INCREASING TROUT PRODUCTION IN PERU DURING 1978. EVAL CONDUCTED THROUGGH REVIEW OF PROJECT REPORTS, ONSITE VISITS, AND DISCUSSIONS WITH BENEFICIARIES AND COUNTERPART OFFICIALS CONCLUDES THAT THE PROJECT IS NOT ON SCHEDULE. LACK OF COORDINATION AND...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Recommendations Concerning the Feasibility of a Proposed Assistance to Small Scale Fisheries Project to Be Developed By Indonesia

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes USAID assistance to small scale fisheries in Indonesia. It identifies constrains and assets for fisheries development. The report evaluates six projects which include, (1) artisan fisheries management (2) floating fish cage tests (3) ice plant at Meringgai (4) macrobrachium...Read more
Regional focus: 
IndonesiaEast Asia and Pacific

End of Project Evaluation of the Aquaculture Production Project

Published: 
September 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Aquaculture Production Project (APP) was undertaken by the Government of the Philippines with assistance from USAID. The APP was a follow up to the Inland Fisheries Project (IFP) that started in 1971 and ended in 1974.Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

Design, Operation and Economics of a Small-Scale Hatchery for the Larval Rearing of Fugpo, Penaeus Monodon Fab.

Published: 
July 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The economic importance of the Penaeus Monodon Fabricus (sugpo, prawn) cannot be overemphasized. This is evidenced by the interest shown by aquaculturists in Southeast Asia in the mass culture of this species. One of the major problems in the mass production of sugpo is how to obtain a constant...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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