U.S. Domestic Resources
Welcome to the H2infO U.S. Domestic Resources Page. On this page you will find U.S. Water Partnership member resources aimed at helping domestic stakeholders address the unique water challenges of the United States.
U.S. Domestic Resources
Structure of Job Satisfaction Among New England Fishermen
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March 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
Several different metrics and evaluation tools were used to evaluate the job satisfaction of fisherman in New England following the passage of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. The details of the study and satisfaction levels are included in this report.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaStock Assessment for Tropical Small-Scale Fisheries: Proceedings of an International Workshop Held September 19-21, 1979, At the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R. I.
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September 21, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
As developing nations increasingly turn to the sea for food and export products, coastal artisanal fisheries threaten to deplete area aquatic resources. This report outlines the results of an AID-funded workshop conducted by the University of Rhode Island on the use of stock assessment for small-...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaSociocultural Aspects of Fisheries Management
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June 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper covers the sociocultural aspects of fisheries management. Sociocultural impacts of fisheries management have become somewhat of an issue since the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 mandated that regulations must consider social as well as economic and biological impacts of...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaAnnual Report for International Center for Marine Resource Development (ICMRD) During July 1, 1981 Through June 30, 1982
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This report covers several projects under the International Center for Marine Resource Development at the University of Rhode Island to depict activities during the period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaParticular Needs of Fishing Vessels for Use in the Developing World
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January 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The fisheries of developing nations sometimes require vessels whose characteristics are quite different from those used in the industrialized countries. The panel assembled here is composed of representatives from East Asia, Latin America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Each of...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaNew Directions in Ocean Law, Policy and Management
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December 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper will first briefly examine the marine environment of the West Africa coast with a focus on the environment of the West African coast with a focus on the region's living marine resources. This will be followed by a discussion of the Law of the Sea Convention with particular reference...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaPrinciples & Practices of Pond Aquaculture
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September 1, 1983U.S. Agency for International Development
Current knowledge of pond aquaculture is herein reviewed in 18 papers. Part I reviews the history of aquaculture development activities by U.S. Government agencies and the Peace Corps' involvement in freshwater aquaculture. Part II examines biological principles of pond culture with respect...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaFisheries Stock Assessment: Annual Report 1985-1986
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January 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Small scale fisheries are an important source of food and employment in many coastal regions of the world, and represent a significant source of protein for domestic consumption in developing countries. Fisheries stock assessment techniques employed by third world countries often do not provide...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaAquaculture of Milkfish: State of the Art
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January 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Although it is one of the most extensively farmed marine bony fishes on earth, the milkfish (Chanos chanos) remains one of the least known and understood of the major finfish species. This book provides as complete a summary as possible of current knowledge (through December 1985) of milkfish and...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaInternational Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) Report
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January 1, 1987U.S. Agency for International Development
The 10th anniversary report for ICLARM, a program that works with laboratories and universities of countries seeking assistance to aid in water management.Read more
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