Aquaculture

Overview

Aquaculture refers to the breeding and raising of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Trout, prawns (shrimp) and catfish are the primary focus of production is Georgia. This page provides links to resources related to fish production, management, and health.

Publications

Commercial and Professional Publications

• Using Chemicals in Pond Management

To see other publications, go to the CAES Publications site or the FACS Publications listing.

News

For the latest news about Extension, visit Georgia FACES. News you can use about Georgia family, agricultural, consumer and enviromental sciences.

• Nigerian delegation visits Tifton campus, south Georgia farms on tour
• UGA expert to discuss pond management at Sept. 20 field day
• Weather dampens Sunbelt Expo
• Imported food numbers on the rise
• Imported foods cause for concern

Websites

UGA-affiliated sites

• Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
  A collection of useful links regarding pond management, population assessment, and various pond problems.
• Georgia Center for Aquaculture Development (GCAD) Summary
  An overview of GCAD and its program goals.
• Impact Statements: Aquaculture
  Descriptions of Extension efforts to improve knowledge & practices related to aquaculture.
• Managing Fish Ponds During a Drought
  Provides several measures that can be taken to reduce the effects of drought on fish ponds not designed for dry weather.
• UGA Aquaculture Programs
  Extension support and instruction in aquaculture topics at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. Fish farmers, students, and the general public can find information on fish culture, farm ponds, and aquatic plant management on this site.

External sites

• Aquaculture Data
  USDA site providing statistics on domestically grown catfish and trout, as well as on U.S. imports and exports of fish and shellfish that may be products of aquaculture, such as salmon, shrimp, and oysters.
• Aquaculture Network Information Center
  AquaNIC is the gateway to the world's electronic resources for aquaculture information.
• Aquaculture Regulations in Georgia (GA DNR)
  An overview of Georgia aquaculture regulations.
• Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
  Provides organizational information, directories, manuals and forms, projects, progress reports, fact sheets, research publications, and other useful links.