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

Inland Fisheries Development (Jamaica)

Published: 
August 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Project agreement between USAID and the Government of Jamaica to conduct and Inland Fisheries Development project.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Project Recommendation - Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
March 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
A proposal to extend the Inland Fisheries Development Project, urging the Government of Jamaica to consider how the impact of the project could be multiplied to reach a greater number of small farmers than the 260 discussed in the first proposal.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Proceedings of the Seminar - Workshop on Artisan Fisheries Development and Aquaculture in Central America and Panama

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
Contains 16 papers, workshop reports, and other proceedings of a conference on artisan fisheries and aquaculture activities in the Central American region. The papers are organized in two parts: descriptions of these activities in individual countries of the region, Costa Rica, El Salvador,...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Project Paper - Inland Fisheries Development

Published: 
February 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
A project paper on the Inland Fisheries Development Project, which aimed to improve the nutritious content of indigenous Jamaican foods through the creation of a viable inland fish industry.Read more
Regional focus: 
JamaicaLatin America and the Caribbean

Research and Development in Fresh-Water Fisheries

Published: 
February 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project tested the assumptions related to the Peruvian government's increased emphasis on developing inland fisheries.Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

The Role of Fisheries: Aquaculture in Latin America

Published: 
January 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
This trip report of a three-week visit to Brazil, Panama, El Salvador, and Guatemala describes the state-of-the-art of Latin American fisheries. Part I contains recommendations for AID., part ii discusses the Brazilian situation, and part iii presents the situation in central America...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

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

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

Progress Report III on the Brazil Aquaculture Project

Published: 
January 1, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is the third semi-annual report concerning the activities of the Auburn University Contract. The document serves as a progress update for the Brazil Aquaculture Project.Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

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