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

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

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

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

Project Evaluation of the Inland Fisheries Development Project

Published: 
May 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project evaluation of the USAID Inland Fisheries Development Project in Jamaica, October 1976-1977.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Investigation Into the Microbiological Quality of Fish in Guatemala and Costa Rica

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Two preliminary surveys were made on the quality of fish caught by artisan fishers in Costa Rica and Guatemala. The presence of microbiological contamination was tested from point of catch to sale in Costa Rica, and in various retail markets in Guatemala. Observations were made on sanitary...Read more
Regional focus: 
Costa RicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Proceedings; Conference on the Development of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Caribbean Region

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Includes 19 conference papers and other proceedings concerning small-scale fisheries where the priority is on fish production as a source of relatively low-cost protein and as a source of employment. The papers are organized into three broad categories: benefits of past experience including studies...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
October 31, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
10/1/76 - 10/1/77. OVERALL PROJECT MADE BETTER THAN SATISFACTORY PROGRESS IN UPGRADING INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY OF FISHERIES DIVISION OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE. MOST IMPORTANT PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WERE THE LACK OF FINGERLINGS AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON COMMODITIES WHICH CAUSED A 5-MONTH DELAY...Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Survey of the Fish Culture Potential in the San Julian and Alto Beni Colonization Projects of Bolivia

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes the on-site investigations into the potential of tropical fish culture in the Santa Cruz and Alto Beni regions of Bolivia. Each region is described in detail as to climate and topography, fish culture potential, fish culture project proposal, recommended culture fish, ecological impact,...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Paper Factsheet - Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal to create within the Government of Jamaica the institutional capacity and technical expertise to design and implement an inland fisheries program involving applied research, experimentation and an inland fisheries extension program.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Paper: Peru Fresh Water Fisheries Development

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project report on a pilot project in Peru that aimed to establish a viable model for increasing trout production in Peru.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

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