Proceedings of the Symposium on the Potential for Development of Aquaculture inMassachusetts. Held in Chatham/Edgartown/Dartmouth, Massachusetts on February 15-17, 1995

摘要

The impact of the current fisheries crisis on the fishing industry of coastal NewEngland has inspired numerous recommendations to alleviate the resulting economic stress. Among these recommendations are: (1) retraining of those displaced from the industry, (2) greater exploitation of underutilized species, (3) a government-sponsored fishing vessel buyback program, and (4) development of various forms of aquaculture. It has become apparent that there will be no one solution for the industry's dilemma. Accordingly, although it is not a panacea, aquaculture is one alternative that provides limited employment and a source of high-quality protein. The primary reasons for organizing these symposia were the needs to educate and informa municipal officials about aquaculture, to encourage development of the emerging aquacultural industry, and to provide a forum for discussion of major constraints affecting the industry. The report summarizes the presentation at these symposia.