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

Artisanal Fisheries in Panama

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
A DESCRIPTION OF PERTINENT CHARACTERISTICS OF SELECTED CONCENTRATIONS OF ARTISANAL FISHERMEN IN PANAMA. THEY RANGE FROM GROUPS OF UNORGANIZED INDIVIDUALISTIC FISHERMEN TO HIGHLY ORGANIZED FISHING COOPERATIVES. THE EQUIPMENT USED EXTENDS FROM MOTORLESS DUGOUT CANOES AND HANDLINES TO MOTORIZED...Read more

An Evaluation of USAID Technical Assistance to the Eaffro Lake Victoria Fisheries Project

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
AN EVALUATION OF EXISTING USAID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE LAKE VICTORIA FISHERIES PROJECT OF THE EAST AFRICAN FRESHWATER FISHERIES ORGANIZATION (EAFFRO). EAFFRO HAS DETERMINED THE EXISTENCE OF OFFSHORE DEMERSAL STOCKS (MAINLY HAPLOCHROMIS) THAT COULD BE EXPLOITED; ANNUAL YIELD HAS BEEN ESTIMATED...Read more

Small Boat Design

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
The proceedings of the International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management Conference on Small Boat Design, October 1975.Read more
Regional focus: 
East Asia and Pacific

Freshwater Foodfish (And Crawfish), Research Needs in the Southern Region (Research Problem 4.07). 1975

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
GIVEN INDICATIONS THAT THE U.S. WILL HAVE TO BECOME MORE AND MORE DEPENDENT ON AQUACULTURE AS A SOURCE OF FISH, THE AQUATIC FOOD ANIMAL TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED COMMITTEES TO ASSESS RESEARCH PRIORITIES RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OF AQUACULTURE FOR FRESHWATER FOODFISH AND CRAWFISH IN THE SOUTHERN REGION...Read more

Artisan Fisheries: Characteristics, Problems, Needs, and Relationships to Aquaculture

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
PORTRAYS ARTISAN FISHERIES, FOCUSING ON COSTA RICA, CHILE, TANZANIA, AND SOUTH VIETNAM. COMMON DENOMINATORS OF ARTISAN FISHERIES ALSO ARE DISCUSSED. IN THE CONCLUDING SECTION, IT WAS SEEN THAT ARTISAN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURAL DEVELOPMENT HAVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HIGH-...Read more

Report on Fish Culture Activities in the Lower Sao Francisco Valley, Brazil

Published: 
December 2, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The fish culture practices applied in the lower Sao Francisco River Valley are described. The principal species cultivated is "curimata paou", Proohilodus argenteus, although t'piau verdadeiro", Leporinus piau, and 'mandf amarelo", Pimelodus olariast are also farmed...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Progress Report on Fisheries Development in Brazil

Published: 
December 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical assistance rendered under the Auburn University Brazil Contract, provided the initial impetus and training for forming an extension service for intensive fish culture within the DNOCS Directorate of Fisheries and Fishculture. This program put research results to practical use in intensive...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Small Scale Fisheries Development University of Rhode Island

Published: 
September 26, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
(Not a PES.) Evaluates results of 5-year, 211(d) grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) to establish the International Center for Marine Resources Development (ICMRD). Purposes of ICMRD is to strengthen the university's research, teaching, consultation, and service capabilities in...Read more

Effect of Water Circulation and Aeration on Water Quality and Production of Catfish in a Closed System

Published: 
August 27, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report outlines the effect of water circulation and aeration on water quality and production of catfish in a closed system. Circulation-aeration by paddle wheel, and by venturi pump through underwater and overheard gravel filters were tested.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Design and Plan for an Aquaculture Research Center in Colombia

Published: 
July 30, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
The site near Repelon appears to be suitable for development of an aquaculture research center based upon the following three basic requirements for a good fish culture station. 1. Soil has adequate clay content to allow construction of earthen ponds with a minimal amount of water seepage providing...Read more
Regional focus: 
ColombiaLatin America and the Caribbean

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