Aquaculture Articles
What is Aquaculture? Why Farm Fish? The History of Aquaculture
This multi paged article covers the history and background of aquaculture. The present status and future outlook is also covered. Includes frequently asked questions and answers, a glossary of terms and links to selected reference materials.
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$48 billion marine industries worth more than agriculture
Australia’s $48 billion marine industries are worth more to the nation than agriculture, according to analysis released today. Launched by the Chairman of the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Council, Dr Ian Gould, the AIMS Index of Marine Industry valued Australia’s marine industries for 2007-08 at $48.4 billion compared to $43.3 billion for the agricultural sector in the same period.
Types of Aquaculture Systems for Fish Faming
Description of water recirculation aquaculture systems and benefits of using these types of farm designs to produce fish within eco-friendly land based enclosed farms.
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New era for marine research in the Northern Territory
Understanding of the north’s rich tropical marine endowment will be enhanced today following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding between Charles Darwin University, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, The Australian National University and the Northern Territory Government.
Hobby Scale Aqua Farming
This article provides simple plans and construction methods that you can use to build your own small scale aquaponics system to produce fresh fish, vegetables and herbs year round at home. You can grow your own “all natural” chemical free food in your garage, greenhouse or your basement.
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Thinking About an Aquaculture Business?
Thinking of fish farming as a business? This article provides a set guidelines that you can follow and explore in starting an aquaculture business. Determining if aquaculture is a business suitable for you and your location is the first step to make
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Sea Party to produce biotech products
Taiwan’s Sea Party Technology Co Ltd, the first major investor to operate in the Tanjung Manis Halal Hub in central Sarawak, will undertake the farming of prawns, chickens and eggs, chlorella and other aquaculture activities using biotechnology.
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Aquaculture Employment Statistics
This article provides information on the employment levels in the aquaculture and fishery related industry. Find out what the job levels and economic benefits are for fish farming in Canada and worldwide. Reference and other useful links are provided.
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