| Regional Review on Status and Trends in Aquaculture Development in North America, 2015 Contributor(s): Food and Agriculture Organization (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9251096538 ISBN-13: 9789251096536 Publisher: Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FA OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
| Physical Information: 41 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A summary of trends in North America for 2010-2015, focusing on activities in Canada and the United States of America, this review describes current and evolving aquaculture practices (species, methods, amounts and values) and details the needs of the industry in terms of resources, services and technologies. Environmental mpacts of aquacultural practices are discussed, as well as the industry's response to market demands and opportunities, and its contribution to social and economic development at regional, national and international levels. External pressures on the sector, including climate change and economic events are examined, along with associated changes in governance. |