In his report on Aquaculture Development in Ecuador (Aug 1981), Dr. Ronald P. Phelps of Auburn University states that there is a wide variety of aquaculture potentials in Ecuador based on the diversity of geographical and natural resources. He correctly cites an increasing per capita consumption and an unsatisfied demand for freshwater fish products. Because the freshwater supply of fish is largely seasonal, he suggests the most reasonable solution to be an increased emphasis on aquaculture.