"Charting the Future of Ocean Farming", 23-25 April, 1997
Aston Wailea Resort, Maui, Hawaii, USA
TOPICS:
Case Studies Worldwide
Biology of Potential Species
Production Systems
Large-scale Designs for High-energy Environments
Economics of Offshore Systems
Regulatory & Environmental Considerations
Marine Tenure and Legal Issues
Special Applications to Pacific Islands
and more...
The practicality of cage culture systems has been demonstrated throughout the world. For example, successful systems have been developed in the fjords and sounds of Europe, Chile, and eastern North America. However, exposed, high-energy and atoll environments have received little attention. Within the Pacific region, growth of aquaculture industries will require development of facilities designed for tropical and rugged coastal environments. Engineering, regulatory, economic and social issues need more study before offshore systems can be attempted on a commercial scale.
For more information
Contact Ray Tabata, Hawaii Sea Grant, FAX 808-956-2858, or
ocnaqua@hawaii.edu
Web: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/SEAGRANT/aquaculture.html
Hawaii Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1-800-GO-HAWAII or
http://www.visit.hawaii.org
Maui Visitors Bureau: 1-800-525-MAUI or http://visitmaui.com/
Aston Wailea Resort: 1-800-292-4532
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