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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Review of National Laws and Legislations in the Philippines in Relation to Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM)
Published:
January 1, 2013U.S. Agency for International Development, World Wildlife Fund
Despite the Philippines' abundant fisheries resources, its marine ecosystems are showing signs of overfishing (FAO 2011). The country is experiencing rapid depletion of its aquatic resources, with 75 percent of its coral reefs degraded, and with its mangrove forest and its other fisheries...Read more
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