Although in recent years more distinctions have been drawn between aquaculture and capture fisheries, these sectors are still inextricably linked in many ways, both biologically and economically. According to the FAO, over the past century aquacultur...
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Aquaculture in Colombia continues to consolidate itself as a driving force in the agricultural sector, generating formal jobs directly and indirectly, as well as favoring the country’s foreign exchange earnings from exports of fillets and whole fish,...
Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2024, held in Surabaya Indonesia from July 2- 4, 2024, was an overwhelming success. There were nearly 6,000 attendees for the three meeting days. The trade show was filled with people every day. It was also the first meet...
In many analyses of what the future holds for humanity, a certain question arises at some point in the discussion: Where will the additional food, especially the animal protein, come from? And how will we avoid widespread famine and suffering? In the...
Successful aquaculture expansion into open ocean environments will require structures that can withstand extreme conditions found off the coast of Chile and many other countries. This study utilized a dynamic simulation model to assess the structural...
On February 5, at the Indonesia Marine and Fisheries Business Forum 2024 seminar, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, was asked about fisheries investment opportunities in Indonesia. The question outlined is short, ...
Disease occurrence can severely impact aquaculture production and ultimately affect the growth of the industry. One primary challenge is the ability to predict a disease outbreak before it causes significant loss. This review assesses the potential ...
I’ve realized over the years that it is increasingly difficult to keep up with advances in the field of aquaculture. But from time to time I am faced with the fact that technical advances are also taking place in disciplines that, at first glance,...
The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) has a high market value for human consumption and this amphibian species is now commercially cultured in many parts of the world. In China, amphibian aquaculture of the American bullfrog reached 500,000...
Thank you to those who voted to elect me to lead this esteemed organization. I am honored and humbled to follow in the footsteps of past presidents and board members who have created such a dynamic global organization.With your help, we can lead the positive global support and advancement of aquaculture production and science. Special thanks to the previous 3 presidents, Huberto Villarreal Colmenares, Jennifer Blair and Antonio Garza de Yta whose guidance, efforts and friendship have helped build my confidence to fulfill this important role. Even after 30 years as an aquaculture Extension Specialist I don't feel like an expert in any particular area and am continually learning new and valuable information from our subject matter gurus. Extension work has provided remarkable opportunities to interface with academic, research and production communities in the U.S. and around the world to gain a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our industry.
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