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Aquaculture: Introduction |
“Give a man fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him till stocks run out. Teach a man to grow fish and you feed him for a lifetime”
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Many people see aquaculture, the farming of marine life, as the solution to both the heavy decline of fishing stocks and food insecurity. Aquaculture, especially mariculture, has developed into a diverse global industry, with over 64 countries participating in the production of more than 250 different species of fish, shellfish, crustaceans and aquatic plants.
In this Burning Issue, you can read about aquaculture, the economic opportunities that exist for coastal communities, the different methods of aquaculture, and current state of aquaculture in Angola, Namibia and in South Africa. We see this as a living pool of information, so write to the DLIST team if you have stories, experience and documents to add.
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Can local communities benefit from aquaculture?
“Aquaculture is not a quick cure all for economically depressed areas”, a DLIST user wrote. Can aquaculture help to reduce poverty, ensure food security and create skills-based employment?
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Existing aquaculture activities
A look into current aquaculture projects in South Africa, Namibia and Angola (Angolan activities in Portuguese as well)
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The science of aquaculture
The different methods and species used in aquaculture and mariculture
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Aquaculture and the environment
Discussion on some of the potential impacts that aquaculture activities may have on the environment
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Institutional and legal arrangements
An overview of the legal and institutional framework in Angola, Namibia and South Africa for the promotion and regulation of aquaculture
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Share, ask, discuss…
Share your views with other stakeholders, send your ideas, and pose your questions
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Further links and resources
Find more information on the web, contact experts, and read more about the topic
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