Web Directory

» AFGRP: Aquaculture and Fish Genetics Research Programme
   Outlines research, backed by the Department for International Development in the UK, and produces reports on matters of interest to aquaculturists worldwide.
   http://www.dfid.stir.ac.uk/afgrp/

» Agricultural Experiment Station: Aquaculture
   Information about research being undertaken at the University of the Virgin Islands into developing tilapia production systems.
   http://www.uvi.edu/sites/uvi/Pages/AES-Aquaculture-Home.aspx?s=RE

» Alternative Farming Systems Information Center: Aquaculture
   Informational resource from USDA covering not only fish farming but also production of aquatic plants, certified organic production and fish/plant integrated systems.
   http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=2&tax_subject=295&level3_id=0&level4_id=0&level5_id=0&topic_id=1410&&placement_default=0

» Aquacultural Engineering Society
   This organization aims to provide a forum for the discussion of engineering problems related to aquaculture and to provide members with sources of information.
   http://www.aesweb.org/

» Aquaculture
   Information from Wikipedia on the cultivation of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions, including algae, fish, shrimps and freshwater prawns.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaculture

» Aquaculture Association of Canada
   A non-profit charitable organization aiming to foster the industry in Canada, promote the study of aquaculture and related sciences, and gather and disseminate information.
   http://www.aquacultureassociation.ca/

» Aquaculture Atlas of Canada
   With the world's longest coastline and 16 per cent of the world's total surface area of fresh water, Canada is the ideal location for temperate-zone aquaculture.
   http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/sea-mer/aq-eng.htm

» Aquaculture Innovation Network
   This initiative, supported by the European Commission, aims to enhance innovation and technology transfer within the European aquaculture sector.
   http://www.aquainnovation.net/aquainnovation/

» Aquaculture Network Information Center
   Gateway to the world’s electronic resources for aquaculture information.
   http://aquanic.org/

» Aquaculture Product Evaluation
   Information on services available to improve productivity, to assist with working within the regulatory framework and achieving product approval.
   http://www.cefas.co.uk/publications/marketing/aqua2.pdf

» Aquaculture, Fisheries and Fish Biology
   Provides information on books and journals on these subjects published by Blackwell Publishing.
   http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/pdf/catalogue_2007_online_aquaculture.pdf

» Aquaculture: Collaborative Research Support Program
   CRSP aims to advance science, research and education in aquatic resources by encouraging international partnerships. Produces newsletters and research reports and provides a central database.
   http://pdacrsp.oregonstate.edu/

» Aquaponics: Integration of Hydroponics with Aquaculture
   Provides an introduction to aquaponics with brief profiles of working units. Includes a list of online resources.
   http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/aquaponic.html

» Aquatext
   Provides a free on-line aquaculture dictionary with explanations of all the technical terms likely to be met.
   http://www.aquatext.com/dicframe.htm

» Arizona Aquaculture
   Information on aquaculture in Arizona, the United States and around the world, with links to other internet resources. Maintainted by Arizona University.
   http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/

» Asian Institute of Technology: AIT
   Provides details of courses on aquaculture and aquatic resource management which cover a wide range of issues in aquaculture and small-scale marine fisheries.
   http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/aarm/

» Auburn University: Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
   Provides information on this educational facility and the courses offered, past and present research and the community extension program.
   http://www.ag.auburn.edu/fish//

» Austasia Aquaculture
   Real life stories of successful aquaculturists with practical, commonsense knowledge on aquaculture.
   http://www.austasiaaquaculture.com.au/farm-profiles.php

» Biological Weed Control in Alberta Using Triploid Grass Carp
   Aquatic weeds may cause problems in fish ponds and this article discusses how fish may be used to control the weed.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex3446

» Catfish Farming
   Short bibliographies from the United States Department of Agriculture.
   http://netvet.wustl.edu/species/fish/qb9429.txt

» European Aquaculture Society
   Organization aiming to promote contact between aquaculturalists, circulate information, sponsor research and enhance cooperation. Produces a quarterly magazine and a scientific journal.
   http://www.easonline.org/

» European Aquaculture Society: Aqua-Flow
   European network for the communication and exchange of information on research projects in aquaculture.
   http://www.aquaflow.org/

» Feeding the Fish
   Report from the World Wildlife Fund questioning the sustainability of the feed used in Scotland’s aquaculture industry.
   http://www.wwf.org.uk/filelibrary/pdf/feedingthefish.pdf

» Fisheries: Fish Farming and Health
   Information from the Department of the Environment Food and Rural Affairs in the UK on the regulatory and licensing requirements of the industry.
   http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/fisheries/farm-health/

» Fresh Water Aquaculture Industry
   Factsheet giving an overview of the marketing and production characteristics of freshwater aquaculture in Alberta, including the regulatory, marketing, production and financial basics.
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4258?opendocument

» Genetic Computation Ltd
   Information on aquaculture genetics, breed improvement and biodiversity conservation, including tilapia, salmon, trout, shrimp, and prawns.
   http://www.genecomp.com/

» Global Aquaculture Alliance
   This international non-profit trade association encourages environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture, produces a magazine and publishes articles on fish production related issues.
   http://www.gaalliance.org/

» Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
   Information from Wikipedia on this form of aquaculture where the by-products from one harvestable species are used as an input in the production of another.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Multi-trophic_Aquaculture

» Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture
   Article on this concept where the cultivation of organisms such as finfish is combined with other organisms, such as shellfish and kelp that will utilize their biproducts, thus providing a more natural environment.
   http://www.unbsj.ca/sase/biology/chopinlab/articles/files/Northern%20Aquaculture%20IMTA%20July%2006.pdf

» Mariculture
   Mariculture of fish, shellfish, seaweed and other marine products is seeing explosive growth. The University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center is dedicated to advancing coastal management worldwide.
   http://www.crc.uri.edu/index.php?themeid=1

» National Sea Grant Library
   Includes a digital library of resources on several aquaculture topics, including open ocean and cage or pen culture, recirculating systems, design and construction. Maintained by the Pell Library at the University of Rhode Island, USA.
   http://nsgd.gso.uri.edu/

» Pond Aquaculture Checklist
   Provides guidelines for making informed decisions before establishing an aquaculture enterprise, with special reference to Western Australia.
   http://www.fish.wa.gov.au/docs/pub/PondCheckList/Pond%20Aquaculture.pdf

» Practical Aquaponics for Everyone
   Australian company offers information on growing vegetables and fish in a backyard aquaponics system. It also provides purpose built components for aquaponics systems, both domestic and commercial, and instructional DVDs.
   http://www.aquaponics.net.au

» Problems: Aquaculture
   Information from the World Wildlife Fund on how aquaculture can adversely impact the marine environment and wildlife.
   http://www.panda.org/about_our_earth/blue_planet/problems/aquaculture/

» Scoping Study for Research into the Aquaculture Carrying Capacity of GB Coastal Waters
   This project aims to review the approaches used in GB to establish the carrying or holding capacity of coastal waters for fish and shellfish farming.
   http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/aqua_capacity_gb_waters.pdf

» SoCal Aquaponics
   Aquaponics is a system that integrates aquaculture with hydroponics, the soil-free cultivation of plants. SoCal provides information on hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture and the solar greenhouse.
   http://www.socalfishfarm.com

» Technology for Duck – Fish Integrated Farming System in Goa
   Outlines the opportunities for increasing the economic potential of fish ponds by using ducks to fertilise the pond so as to produce sufficient food for the fish.
   http://icargoa.res.in/duck-fish.htm

» TheFishSite.com
   Provides a portal for the global aquaculture and fish farming industry including news, articles, forums and recipes.
   http://www.thefishsite.com/

» Urban Aquaculture
   Aquaculture allows seafood to be produced locally and in a sustainable fashion, even in urban areas. This site allows people to share their knowledge on the topic in a blog and provides resources on education, training and events.
   http://www.urban-aquaculture.com

» What is Aquaculture?
   Fact sheet from the Maryland Sea Grant Extension giving an answer to this question.
   http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/programs/extension/aquaculture/finfish/factsheets/FF6/

» World Aquaculture Society
   An international non-profit society founded in 1970 with the object of improving communication and information exchange within the diverse global aquaculture community.
   http://www.was.org/

» eFishBusiness: England and Wales
   Provides information on the legislation covering freshwater fisheries, the movement of fish and the necessity for fish farmers to register.
   http://www.efishbusiness.co.uk/