Building an Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture

Download or read book Building an Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture written by Doris Soto and published by Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture. This book was released on 2008 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 520 Aquaculture growth worldwide involves the expansion of cultivated areas, a higher density of aquaculture installations and farmed individuals, and greater use of feed resources produced outside the immediate culture area. To ensure that such development of the sector does not carry negative impacts on the environment and on parts of society due to weak regulation or poor management, an ecosystem approach for aquaculture (EAA) is encouraged. These proceedings consider aspects relevant for an ecosystem-based management in aquaculture. The document also includes two comprehensive reviews covering the status of brackish, marine and freshwater aquaculture within an ecosystem approach perspective.--Publisher's description.