Species and System Selection for Sustainable Aquaculture

by Leung, PingSun; Lee, Cheng-Sheng; O'Bryen, Patricia J.

• ISBN13: 9780813826912
• ISBN10: 0813826918
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-28
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Published in Cooperation with THE UNITED STATES AQUACULTURE SOCIETY As aquaculture production continues to grow and develop there is a continuous search for new species to culture to be able to fully exploit new national and international markets. Species selection for aquaculture development often poses an enormous challenge for decision makers who must decide which species and culture technologies to support with public resources, and then how best to divide those resources. Species and System Selection for Sustainable Aquaculture brings together contributions from international experts with experience in identifying potential species and production systems for sustainable aquaculture with a socioeconomic focus. The book is divided into three sections: Principles, Practices, and Species-Specific Public Policy for Sustainable Development. An outgrowth of a workshop held as part of the Aquaculture Interchange Program with examples from around the globe carefully edited by PingSun Leung, Pat O'Bryen, and Cheng-Sheng Lee this volume will be an important reference for all researchers, professionals, economists, and policy-makers involved in selecting new species for the development of sustainable aquaculture.

Author Biography

PingSun Leung is a Professor at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at the University of Hawaii, Manoa.

Cheng-Sheng Lee is the Director of Aquaculture Interchange Program at the Oceanic Institute in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

Patricia J. O'Bryen is a Project Manager at the Oceanic Institute in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

Table of Contents

Contributors

Preface

Introduction

Principles

Sustainable Aquaculture: What Does It Mean and how Do We Get there?

Policies and the Role of Government in Achieving Aquaculture Development

A Review of Comparative Advantage Assessment Approaches in Relation to Aquaculture Development

The Environment and the Selection of Aquaculture Species and Systems: An Economic Analysis

Investment and Farm Modeling

Practices

The Role of Species and Systems in the Development and Growth of Aquaculture in Asia: Needs and Prospects

Aquaculture in Africa: Reasons for Failures and Ingredients for Success: Nathanael Hishamunda

Aquaculture in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands: A Case Study of Robert Reimers Enterprises

Aquaculture in China

Achievements and Problems of Aquaculture in Japan

Taiwanese Aquaculture at the Crossroad

The Evolutionary Role of Federal Policies and Actions to Support the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture in the United States

Hawaii Aquaculture Development: Twenty-Five Years and Counting, Lessons Learned

Socioeconomic Aspects of Species and System Selection for Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Mexico: Historic Overview and Current General Trends

Species-Specific Public Policy for Sustainable Development

Public Policies for Sustainable Development of Shrimp Aquaculture in Taiwan

Shrimp Culture and Public Policy for Sustainable Development in Thailand

Development Trends and Future Prospects of Shrimp Culture in China

The Development and Sustainability of Shrimp Culture in Viet Nam

Sustainable Development of Eel Aquaculture Industries in Taiwan and Mainland China

Species-Specific Public Policy for Sustainable Development: The U.S. Catfish Industry

Issues Related to Sustainable Farming of Catfish (Pangasius spp.) in Viet Nam

Public Policy for Sustainable Development of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) Aquaculture in Indonesia

Genetics-Based Technologies for Sustainable Development in Philippine Aquaculture: The Case of Tilapia

The Carp Farming Industry in China - An Overview

Carp Farming in Central and Eastern Europe and a Case Study in Multifunctional Aquaculture

Salmon Farming Development in Chile: History, Policies, and Development Strategies

Evaluation of the Sea Bass and Sea Bream Industry in the Mediterranean, with Emphasis on Turkey

Public Policy for Sustainable Grouper Aquaculture Development in Southeast Asia

Discussion Summary: "Socioeconomic Aspects of Species and Systems Selection for Sustainable Aquaculture"

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