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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Shrimp Mariculture Development in Ecuador: Resource Policy Issues
Published:
November 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
During the past 15 years, Ecuador has become the Western Hemisphere's leading producer and exporter of shrimp. Growth has come about largely through mariculture development. About 8,000 MT of shrimp have been captured off the Ecuadorian coast each year since the late 1970s. Meanwhile, pond...Read more
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Ecuador, Latin America and the CaribbeanTrip Report: USAID Fisheries Cooperative Agreement
Published:
January 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is a summary of a two-week visit to Ecuador made during the period of October 19 to November 1, 1986. The purpose of the visit determined research project material; presented seminars related to fishery losses; and identified possible sources of funding for projects in the field.Read more
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