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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Development of Commercial Farming of Tilapia in Jamaica, 1979-1983
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers the development of commercial farming of tilapia in Jamaica. A common reaction to the idea of commercial fish farming in Jamaica is to question its appropriateness in a small country surrounded by the sea. This island, however has long been a heavy importer of fish. The clear...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanProject Assistance Completion Report: Fish Production System Development Project (FPSDP)
U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR of a project (1979-1985) to assist the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) in expanding the freshwater fish industry by providing TA and training to extension agents and farmers in the production of tilapia. A TA team from Auburn University was successful in transferring scientific aquaculture...Read more
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