Responsible Marine Aquaculture

Focuses on:
Minimal net utilization of natural resources
Production of healthy products for food
Appropriate regulations and policies
Environmental impact and pollution from aquaculture
Case studies from various geographical settings, including North and Latin America, Asia and the Pacific

With the expansion of the world aquaculture industry, there has been increasing concern over sustainability and environmental impact. This book addresses this topical issue, concentrating on marine aquaculture. Chapters have been developed from a meeting of the World Aquaculture Society in January 2001, and additional contributions have also been commissioned.