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- Aquaculture - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Marine aquaculture is playing an increasingly important role for the planet as a food and potential energy source, especially as arable land and freshwater become increasingly scarce Not only is aquaculture the most rapidly expanding sector of food production, it is one of the most resource-efficient ways to produce protein, according to NOAA
- Where Will We Get Our Seafood? - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Wild fisheries are declining, as 80 percent of assessed fish species are fully or over-exploited, while aquaculture is increasing globally as a source of seafood production, according to the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organization (Stefania Vannuccini, Fishery Statistician, FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics and Information Service)
- Ocean acidification gets a watchful eye in New England aquaculture ‘hot . . .
“Aquaculture businesses haven’t seen the effects yet, but the industry is vulnerable and could be at risk in the future ” Ocean acidification stems from a variety of factors, including rising CO 2 levels in the atmosphere and ocean, nutrient pollution from septic systems, wastewater treatment plants and fertilizer use, and freshwater
- New Regulations Proposed for Offshore Fish Farms
Aquaculture—the farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants—accounts for nearly half of all seafood consumed in the world today The industry is growing rapidly as wild fish stocks decline The federal government has proposed a fivefold increase in U S aquaculture production
- Down on the Farm…Raising Fish - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Aquaculture, or fish farming, is changing how we think about one of our main sources of protein With many fish stocks shrinking due to overfishing or environmental degradation, aquaculture holds the promise of more reliable and more sustainable seafood production The economic and social benefits could be significant for both…
- WHOI advancing a seaweed solution to develop new kelp strains
Aquaculture already supplies more than half of the world’s seafood consumed by humans, with seaweed totaling 27% of annual global aquaculture tonnage WHOI’s Scott Lindell, a research specialist in aquaculture technology, leads the research project to develop seaweed strains for commercial uses The project will test the performance of
- Sustainable Marine Aquaculture - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Aquaculture He has over 25 years experience in aquaculture worldwide and has published numerous articles in aquaculture science and technology In addition to his academic responsibilities, he carries out R D and technology transfer projects for the develop-ment of sustainable marine hatchery and off-shore growout initiatives He has extensive
- Bay State Aquaculture Projects Get Green Light from National Sea Grant . . .
Two new grants to the Woods Hole Sea Grant program totaling more than $650,000 are part of a national strategic investment in aquaculture and will support research aimed at expanding aquaculture production in Massachusetts
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