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Book (stand-alone)Regional review on status and trends in aquaculture development in North America 2015 2017
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No results found.The review summarizes status and trends of aquaculture development in North America for the period 2010-2015 and concentrates on activities in Canada and the United States of America. Relevant aspects of the social and economic background of each country are followed by a description of current and evolving aquaculture practices (species, methods, amounts and values) and the needs of the industry in terms of resources, services and technologies. Impacts of aquacultural practices on the environme nt are discussed, followed by a consideration of the industry’s response to market demands and opportunities and its contribution to social and economic development at the regional, national and international levels. External pressures on the sector, including climate change and economic events are described, along with associated changes in governance. The review concludes with an analysis of North American aquaculture’s contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the FAO Strategic Ob jectives, and the FAO Blue Growth Initiative. Throughout the review, outstanding issues and success stories are identified and a “way forward” suggested for each main topic. -
Book (series)Regional Review on Status and Trends in Aquaculture Development in North America - 2010 2011
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No results found.The aquaculture industry in North America produced 644 213 metric tonnes of product in 2008 with an estimated value of US$1 622 460. This represents an annual percentage increase over the previous decade of 1.8 percent by volume and 4.5 percent in value. The finfish industry is at the forefront of the aquaculture sector led by production of Atlantic salmon in Canada and channel catfish in the United States of America. There is potential for significant increases in North American production a nd both the Canadian and American governments have projections for expansion of their aquaculture industries. Canada estimates that by 2020 production could exceed 308 000 tonnes with farm-gate value of US$1.6 billion. The United States Department of Commerce estimates that domestic aquaculture production has the potential to increase in value from US$1 billion to more than US$3 billion by 2025. Future significant growth in the North American aquaculture industry will require policies and regula tions that protect the environment while insuring the economic viability of the sector in an increasingly competitive international arena. -
Book (series)Regional review on aquaculture development. 7. North America - 2005. 2006
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No results found.The aquaculture industry in North America is a relative newcomer in the agricultural sector and has become well established in the last 25 years. Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are the two major species cultured. The governments of Canada and the United States of America support the continued expansion of the aquaculture sector and are engaged with the industry to facilitate this development. At the same time there is a strong sentiment within the industr y that regulatory agencies should take a much more proactive role to eliminate overlapping jurisdictions, resolve conflicting mandates and establish clear guidelines for industry expansion. A significant constraint to future aquaculture development is public concern about environmental risks associated with aquaculture, the safety of aquacultured products, and the potential impact of fish farms on marine ecosystems. The industry is responding to these concerns with the development of best manage ment practices and environmental codes of practice to insure the long-term sustainability of land based, coastal and offshore aquaculture systems. Current production technology and the extensive environmental regulatory processes in place in Canada and the USA are effective in preventing these concerns from becoming problems. The document analyses the state and the trends in aquaculture development over the past few years in the North American region.
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