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Web Resources: AQUACULTURE
[ Aquaculture: Hawaii & the Pacific ] [ Aquaculture: U.S. & International ]
[ Corals & Reefs ] [ Marine Science ]
- Pacific Regional Aquaculture Information Service for Education (PRAISE)
PRAISE supports aquaculture industries in the Pacific Region through information transfer. PRAISE maintains a compilation of excellent aquaculture and marine science Web sites
- Hawaii Ocean Science & Technology
Articles and news about Hawaii's aquaculture, oceanography, biotechnology, fisheries, etc., plus a directory of companies
Presented by the Ocean Resources Branch of the Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism of the State of Hawaii
- Aquaculture in Hawaii
Description and background of Hawaii's aquaculture industry, guides for getting started, and links to information
By the Dept. of Agriculture, State of Hawaii
- Aquaculture Theme Areas
Research and education projects by the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)
- Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center (PACRC)
Located at Keaukaha and Panaewa on the Big Island of Hawaii, PACRC supports commercial aquaculture, fisheries and eco-tourism and provides an infrastructure for the aquaculture and marine science programs at the University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture (CTSA)
One of five regional aquaculture centers in the United States established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), CTSA supports aquaculture research, development, demonstration and extension education in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau. CTSA is administered by the Oceanic Institute and the University of Hawaii.
- Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA)
NACA "promotes rural development through sustainable aquaculture" through education and training, research, development of information networks, and aquatic animal health management. Their site offers a wealth of news, articles, online discussion groups, and free electronic magazines and newsletters.
- AquaNIC
The Aquaculture Network Information Center is a gateway to the world's electronic aquaculture resources, including information about aquatic species, ponds, and other aquaculture systems; online courses; and links to other Web sites.
- Aquaculture Information Center
National Oceanographic Data Center (NOAA) Central Library
- National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries)
Management of marine ecosystems; includes an
Aquaculture Feature
- INFOFISH
Provides marketing information, technical advisory services, and free publications to the fishery industry of the Asia-Pacific region. INFOFISH originated as a project of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
- SeaWeb Aquaculture Center
Scientific information about aquaculture, including reports and bibliographies
SeaWeb "raises awareness and inspires action to protect the ocean and the life within it."
- Aquaculture Articles
From the Aquafind aquatic fish database
- World Fish Center
Strives "to reduce proverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture"
- OneFish
Portal for fisheries and aquatic research information, including many resources for aquaculture
Presented by the Support Unit for International Fisheries and Aquatic Research (SIFAR)
- Fish Technology Knowledge Base (FTKB)
Topics include growing, harvesting, handling, processing, and marketing of seafood products
- FishLink Central
"Your Guide to Aquarium Resources on the Internet," including links for aquaculture and ponds
- World Aquaculture Society
An international non-profit society of over 3,000 members in 94 countries
Extensive collection of links to aquaculture Web sites
- ReefBase
Global information system on coral reefs and their threats
Includes maps and images, status of reefs worldwide, resources and bibliographies, and information on coral bleaching and coastal and marine resources
- CoRIS
NOAA's Coral Reef Information System is a one-stop resource for coral reef data and information from the programs and projects of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ReefCheck
"An international program that works with communities, governments and businesses to scientifically monitor, restore and maintain coral reef health."
The ReefCheck site includes news, issues, and controversies.
- International Coral Reef Information Network (ICRIN)
Communications project to share information and resources about coral reefs
- International Coral Reef Action Network (ICRAN)
Dedicated to halting and reversing the decline of the health of the world's coral reefs
- Hawaii Coral Reef Network
Resources about reefs and marine life
- Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve
Designation as a National Marine Sanctuary is in progress
- AlgaeBase
Database of information on algae includingfreshwater and marine, such as seaweeds
- FishBase
The FishBase global information system contains nearly all fish species known to science.
- Census of Marine Life
An international network of researchers that seeks "to assess and explain the diversity, distribution, and abundance of marine life"
- OceanPortal
Directory of Web sites of ocean data
Developed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO
- Pew Institute for Ocean
Science
Undertakes, sponsors, and promotes scientific activities to protect the
world's oceans and their species
- Sea Vent Viewer
Explore the ecosystem of a sea vent on the ocean floor
A project of the Earth & Environmental Science site of the National Science Foundation
- SeaGrant
Through a nationwide network of 30 university-based programs for research, education, and training coordinated by NOAA, SeaGrant is "science serving America's coasts."
- Benthic Habitat Maps of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands
Description and maps generated from satellite images for ten atolls
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
One of the world's most well-respected research institutions
- Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Waikiki Aquarium
Part of the University of Hawaii, and the third oldest aquarium in the United States
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