Aquaculture refers to the breeding and raising of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. Trout 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.
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.
