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Industrial Food Animal Production >> Aquaculture
Farmed fish are slowly replacing seafood caught in the wild. Unfortunately, these new animal feeding operations are a significant source of chemical and microbial pollution, and are having numerous negative impacts on coastal ecosystems.
Recommended resources on this topic: Reports & Other Documents
Suspicious Shrimp Food & Water Watch, June 2008.
Fish Story Food & Water Watch, March 2008.
Open Ocean Aquaculture: CRS Report for Congress Congressional Research Service; Feb. 12, 2008.
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Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Aquaculture practices and potential human health risks: current knowledge and future priorities A. Sapkota, et al. Environ Int, November 2008.
Expanding the utilization of sustainable plant products in aquafeeds: a review D.M. Gatlin, et al. Aquaculture Research; May 3, 2007.
Sustainability and Local People's Participation in Coastal Aquaculture: Regional Differences and Historical Experiences in Sri Lanka and the Philippines D.A. Bergquist, Environ Manag, November 2007.
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Relevant Organizations
Agricultural Research Service (USDA) Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (USDA) Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (FAO) ... more
Additional Tools & Resources
FAO Glossary on Aquaculture The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture Document published every two years by FAO.
WorldFish (CGIAR) ... more
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