Intelligence

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked the authors to develop marketable alligator meat products. 

Norwegian smolt farms are located along the coast, on land, and a growing number practice partial or “tank-internal” recirculation of water. 

A farm in Cambados, Galicia, is producing turbot with recirculating technology from Norway to reduce the growing period by controlling water temperature. 

Heterotrophic and autotrophic bacterial communities supported within a biofilter naturally process organic wastes and provide biologically stable water.  

The hatchery and cage culture of cobia in Taiwan, where these fish are known as “lings,” has developed into a successful industry. 

Most potential sites for future shrimp farming are located on the western coast of Madagascar, on large, flat, and relatively bare salt marshes called “tannes.” 

Mahimahi, also known as dolphin fish and dorado, has long been recognized as a high-value pelagic fish with excellent potential for aquaculture. 

Paddlefish are related to sturgeons and highly valued for their grayish-black roe, which is processed into caviar, and boneless, firm, white meat.  

While farming shrimp in Arizona seems impossible, abundant supplies of saline groundwater have allowed the development of a viable industry. 

Tilapia farming in Ecuador has developed rapidly as a consequence of major shrimp epidemics experienced in the last decade. 

In the 1990s, commercial tilapia production in Panama turned to semi-intensive and intensive operations, using pelleted and extruded feeds. 

Tilapia culture in Arabia stands a good chance of success, as the species can adapt to a wide range of water salinity and temperatures. 

The relatively short culture period and an established export market for tropical abalone make it a strong aquaculture candidate. 

When Maricultura del Pacifico's recirculation system for its maturation facility achieved stable water quality, the company capitalized on the technology's benefits. 

The economic feasibility of yellow perch culture on a commercial scale is unknown. Marketing and biological constraints must be addressed.