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Creator:: Børresen, Torger
Abstract:: The aquaculture sector is uniquely placed to complement production from the stagnating capture fisheries sector and it has advantages in terms of controllable production characteristics. However, aquaculture poses undeniable economic, environmental and social challenges that may be poorly evaluated or inadequately addressed within current policy frameworks. In such cases, the...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: sustainability of future operations may be compromised. Issues that may constrain the sector development and

Creator:: Lem, Audun, Bjorndal, Trond, and Child, Anna
Abstract:: The purpose of this article and presentation is to present an overview of the value-chain analysis project on international fish trade and food security with an impact assessment of the small-scale sector. Outlining the project’s importance, approach, results and conclusions, the summary article serves as an initial background document to...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: . Status of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development in Peru: Case studies of Peruvian Anchovy Fishery

Creator:: Adeleke, M. L., Amos, T. T., and Fagbenro, O. A.
Abstract:: The perception of catfish farmers on climate change and it effect on the contribution of catfish production to household income in Lagos State, Nigeria were investigated using primary and secondary data as well as structured questionnaire. A multistage random sampling technique was used to select 250 African catfish farmers. Descriptive...
Resource Type:: Presentation

Creator:: Hamza, Kanar
Abstract:: Different methodologies have been used in modeling the epidemiology and economics of aquaculture diseases, including input-output models, benefit-cost analysis, linear programming, simple spreadsheetbased models, compartment models based on differential equations, and spatial models. Despite the advantages that these models provide, there is a need to develop a more integrated approach...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Franz, Nicole, Charles, Anthony, Chimatiro, Sloans, Mathew, Sebastian, Njaya, Friday, Pomeroy, Robert, and Westlnd, Lena
Abstract:: In 2011 the FAO Committee on Fisheries tasked FAO with the development of an international instrument in the form of guidelines for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries (SSF Guidelines). The SSF Guidelines will facilitate the empowerment and mobilization of stakeholders to promote change towards sustainable small-scale fisheries and hence facilitate the...
Resource Type:: Other
Full Text:: Abstract In 2011 the FAO Committee on Fisheries tasked FAO with the development of an international

Creator:: Stern, Michelle
Abstract:: There is a marked need to better understand the interconnectivity between poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability since impoverished communities are often dependent upon their natural habitat to meet basic needs, and strategies to improve the livelihoods of the poor must consider the role of their natural environment. While previous studies...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Guettler, Stefan and Mueller, Rolf A. E.
Abstract:: Aquaculture is increasingly important for the future supply of fish because of steadily increasing demand while supply from fisheries is stagnating. In the EU aquaculture production has grown strongly in some countries, such as Spain and Greece, but was flat at a low level in others, such as in Germany,...
Resource Type:: Research Paper
Full Text:: EU Commission regards the continued support for aquaculture R&D as essential for the development of

Creator:: Rich, Karl
Abstract:: Disease control decisions at a sector level often reflect different types of goals and incentives between various stakeholders. While government may pursue policy objectives to eliminate disease at any cost, for example, the success of such initiatives relies on the capability and desire of industry to adopt such measures as...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Chadag, Mohan
Abstract:: Over 90% of global aquaculture production comes fro m the Asia Pacific region. International trade in live aquatic animals and the intensification of aquaculture practices over the past several years have led to emergence and spread of several aquatic animal diseases in the region. At the same time, while the...
Resource Type:: Other

Creator:: Luomba, Joseph Onyango and Onyango, Paul Ochieng'
Abstract:: The paper discusses contribution of dagaa Rastreneobola argentae fishery to Tanzanian economy. It uses data from two studies conducted in Lake Victoria as well as literature retrieved from Fisheries Division and other institutions. Results indicate that dagaa fishery generates an average monthly income over $150 to individual fisher/trader, provided employment...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Research Paper

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