Aquaculture

AFGRP: Aquaculture and Fish Genetics Research Programme
Outlines research, backed by the Department for International Development in the UK, and produces reports on matters of interest to aquaculturists worldwide.
http://www.dfid.stir.ac.uk/afgrp/

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center: Aquaculture
Informational resourse from USDA covering not only fish farming but also production of aquatic plants, certified organic production and fish/plant integrated systems.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/afsaqua.htm

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center: Aquaculture
Web portal from USDA National Agricultural Library covering not only fish farming but also production of aquatic plants, certified organic production and fish/plant integrated systems.
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=2&tax_subject=295&level3_id=0&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&topic_id=1410&&placement_default=0

Aquacultural Engineering Society
This organization aims to provide a forum for the discussion of engineering problems related to aquaculture and to provide members with sources of information.
http://www.aesweb.org/

Aquaculture
Information from Wikipedia on the cultivation of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions, including algae, fish, shrimps and freshwater prawns.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaculture

Aquaculture Association of Canada
A non-profit charitable organization aiming to foster the industry in Canada, promote the study of aquaculture and related sciences, and gather and disseminate information.
http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/

Aquaculture Atlas of Canada
With the world's longest coastline and 16 per cent of the world's total surface area of fresh water, Canada is the ideal location for temperate-zone aquaculture.
http://www.ats.agr.gc.ca/seafood/aquaculture-e.htm

Aquaculture: Collaborative Research Support Program
CRSP aims to advance science, research and education in aquatic resources by encouraging international partnerships. Produces newsletters and research reports and provides a central database.
http://pdacrsp.oregonstate.edu/

Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fish Biology
Provides information on books and journals on these subjects published by Blackwell Publishing. [PDF]
http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/catalogue_2007_online_aquaculture.pdf

Aquaculture Innovation Network
This initiative, supported by the European Commission, aims to enhance innovation and technology transfer within the European aquaculture sector.
http://www.aquainnovation.net/aquainnovation/

Aquaculture Network Information Center
Gateway to the world’s electronic resources for aquaculture information.
http://www.aquanic.org/

Aquaculture Product Evaluation
Information on services available to improve productivity, to assist with working within the regulatory framework and achieving product approval. [PDF]
http://www.cefas.co.uk/publications/marketing/aqua2.pdf

Aquatext
Provides a free on-line aquaculture dictionary with explanations of all the technical terms likely to be met.
http://www.aquatext.com/dicframe.htm

Arizona Aquaculture
Information on aquaculture in Arizona, the United States and around the world, with links to other internet resources. Maintainted by Arizona University.
http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/

Asian Institute of Technology: AIT
Provides details of courses on aquaculture and aquatic resource management which cover a wide range of issues in aquaculture and small-scale marine fisheries.
http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/aarm/

Auburn University: Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
Provides information on this educational facility and the courses offered, past and present research and the community extension program.
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/fish//

Austasia Aquaculture
Real life stories of successful aquaculturists providing practical, commonsense knowledge on aquaculture.
http://www.austasiaaquaculture.com.au/content/view/13/28/

Biological Weed Control in Alberta Using Triploid Grass Carp
Aquatic weeds may cause problems in fish ponds and this article discusses how fish may be used to control the weed.
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex3446

Catfish Farming
Short bibliographies from the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/species/fish/qb9429.txt

eFishBusiness: England and Wales
Provides information on the legislation covering freshwater fisheries, the movement of fish and the necessity for fish farmers to register.
http://www.efishbusiness.co.uk/

European Aquaculture Society
Organization aiming to promote contact between aquaculturalists, circulate information, sponsor research and enhance cooperation. Produces a quarterly magazine and a scientific journal.
http://easonline.org/

European Aquaculture Society: Aqua-Flow
European network for the communication and exchange of information on research projects in aquaculture.
http://www.aquaflow.org/

Feeding the Fish
Report from the World Wildlife Fund questioning the sustainability of the feed used in Scotland’s aquaculture industry. [PDF]
http://www.wwf.org.uk/filelibrary/pdf/feedingthefish.pdf

Fisheries: Fish Farming and Health
Information from the Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs in the UK on the regulatory and licensing requirements of the industry.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/fish/fishfarm/aquaculture.htm

Fresh Water Aquaculture Industry
Factsheet giving an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta, including the regulatory, marketing, production and financial basics.
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4258?opendocument

Genetic Computation Ltd
Information on aquaculture genetics, breed improvement and biodiversity conservation, including tilapia, salmon, trout, shrimp, and prawns.
http://www.genecomp.com/

Global Aquaculture Alliance
This international non-profit trade association encourages environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture, produces a magazine and publishes articles on fish production related issues.
http://www.gaalliance.org/

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
Information from Wikipedia on this form of aquaculture where the by-products from one harvestable species are used as an input in the production of another.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Multi-trophic_Aquaculture

Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture
Factsheet on the concept of growing finfish, shellfish and seaweed together for their mutual benefit, an idea which has been piloted in the Bay of Fundy, Canada. [PDF]
http://www.aquanet.ca/English/media/factsheet/factsheet-v2.pdf

Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture
Article on this concept where the cultivation of organisms such as finfish is combined with other organisms, such as shellfish and kelp that will utilize their biproducts, thus providing a more natural environment. [PDF]
http://www.unbsj.ca/sase/biology/chopinlab/articles/files/Northern%20Aquaculture%20IMTA%20July%2006.pdf

Mariculture
Information from Wikipedia on this specialised form of aquaculture where marine species are held in enclosed sections of the ocean or in large tanks filled with seawater.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariculture

Mariculture
Mariculture of fish, shellfish, seaweed and other marine products is seeing explosive growth. The University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center is dedicated to advancing coastal management worldwide.
http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php?themeid=1

National Sea Grant Library
Includes a digital library of resources on several aquaculture topics, including open ocean and cage or pen culture, recirculating systems, design and construction. Maintained by the Pell Library at the University of Rhode Island, USA.
http://nsgd.gso.uri.edu/

Pond Aquaculture Checklist
Provides guidelines for making informed decisions before establishing an aquaculture enterprise, with special reference to Western Australia. [PDF]
http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/PondCheckList/Pond%20Aquaculture.pdf

Poultry - Fish Integrated Farming System
Investigates the economics and practices necessary to replace the expenditure on fish food and pond fertilization by the use of poultry droppings.
http://icargoa.res.in/poultry-fish.htm

Problems: Aquaculture
Information from the World Wildlife Fund on how aquaculture can adversely impact the marine environment and wildlife.
http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/marine/problems/aquaculture/index.cfm

Scoping Study for Research into the Aquaculture Carrying Capacity of GB Coastal Waters
This project aims to review the approaches used in GB to establish the carrying or holding capacity of coastal waters for fish and shellfish farming. [PDF]
http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/aqua_capacity_gb_waters.pdf

SoCal Aquaponics
Aquaponics is a system that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics, the soil-free cultivation of plants. SoCal provides information on hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture and the solar greenhouse.
http://www.socalfishfarm.com

Technology for Duck – Fish Integrated Farming System in Goa
Outlines the opportunities for increasing the economic potential of fish ponds by using ducks to fertilise the pond so as to produce sufficient food for the fish.
http://icargoa.res.in/duck-fish.htm

TheFishSite.com
Provides a portal for the global aquaculture and fish farming industry including news, articles, forums and recipes.
http://www.thefishsite.com/

What is Aquaculture?
Fact sheet from the Maryland Sea Grant Extension giving an answer to this question.
http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/extension/aquaculture/finfish/factsheets/FF6/

World Aquaculture Society
An international non-profit society founded in 1970 with the object of improving communication and information exchange within the diverse global aquaculture community.
http://www.was.org/