Aquaculture refers to the breeding and raising of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. Trout, prawns and catfish are the primary focus of production in Georgia.
Thanks to research focused on aquaculture from UGA Extension and the Aquaculture Unit of the animal and dairy science department, you can find resources related to fish production, management and health.
Our Programs and Services
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
Recent Publications
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Georgia Pest Management Handbook Series: Aquatic Environments and Fish Ponds (SB 28-12) Commercial insect and parasite control in fisheries and aquatic environments. Updated annually.
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Home & Garden Georgia Pest Management Handbook Series: Aquatic Environments (SB 48-04) This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers external parasite control in aquatic environments, including fishery chemicals, aquatic weed control, response to herbicides, restrictions, and calcula…
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Using Chemicals in Pond Management (B 866) Chemicals are applied to ponds and lakes to control aquatic weeds, to eliminate undesirable fish, to control undesirable insects and aquatic vertebrates, and to correct undesirable water quality probl…
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Pond Fertilization and Liming in Georgia (B 867) Proper fertilization and liming help maximize fish production in ponds. This publication describes how to effectively fertilize and apply lime to a pond for optimum fish production.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
Aquatic Resources Fish farmers, students, and the general public can find information on fish culture, farm ponds, and aquatic plant management from the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.
Fisheries Management and Aquaculture A collection of useful links regarding pond management, population assessment, and various pond problems from Habersham County Extension.
Water at UGA The UGA Water website provides several measures that can be taken to reduce the effects of drought on fish ponds not designed for dry weather.
Aquaculture Information about aquaculture in Georgia from the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Shellfish Research Laboratory.
External sites
USDA Economic Research 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 Regulations in Georgia (GA DNR) An overview of Georgia aquaculture regulations.
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (Mississippi State University) Provides organizational information, directories, manuals and forms, projects, progress reports, fact sheets, research publications, and other useful links.
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Jellyfish Product Development A team of UGA researchers has set in motion a plan to begin developing novel food ingredients from jellyfish harvested in coastal Georgia.
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Pond Water Farms ponds may be convenient, but they aren't the best source of water for livestock.
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Farmgate Value Report UGA's annual county-by-county survey allows the public and policy makers to get a clear picture of Georgia's agricultural value.
