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‘Aquaculture is defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants with some sort of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as regular stocking, feeding, protection from predators, etc.’. 1
Marine & Aquaculture Technology covers areas including marine environments, economic and sustainable aquaculture, water safety, appropriate technology, marine Biology including birds, mammals, fish and marine pests, boats and boating, aquariums and their use in cultivation, navigation and marine disasters. Practical components [obviously not included here] form a significant part of this study.
This page accesses information on all the above areas. It includes portals and sites for specific resources, tutorials, activities, communication skills, safety programs and more.
This is a page requiring further development. If you are aware of other suitable areas or quality resources - tutorials, links, courses, data, help us improve the page by letting us know so they can be considered for inclusion.
Aquatic Environments
- An Introduction to Aquaculture Lessons
From the SA Science Teachers Association. Very extensive and well though out plan for multiple lessons. - Australia’s Water Policy & Programs
Information on Water Quality [including that for Aquaculture and other areas], Rural Water, Publications, more. - Assessing Environmental Regulatory Arrangements For Aquaculture
Reviews existing state and territory arrangements. Media releases, key points listed, PDF copy available. - Marine Education Society of Australasia
‘Bringing together those interested in coastal and marine environments. MESA provides a forum for sharing of ideas to facilitate the development of leading environmental education and interpretation programs. MESA also promotes the sustainable use of marine and coastal environments through education’. Forums, links, teaching ideas, careers, best of the web, sounds of the sea, news, conferences, more. - Oceanwatch
‘Environmental, non-government organisation sponsored by the commercial seafood industry to represent the environmental interests of industry with respect to protecting and restoring fish habitats, improving water quality, promoting sustainable fisheries. OceanWatch provides advice to government and educates the public about the environmental problems affecting aquatic environments’.
Economic & Ethical Sustainability
Protection of marine environments, preservation of wild seafood stocks, … .
- Australian Aquaculture Code of Conduct<
- Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Links to industry development, biosecurity, Animal & Plant Health, news, publications, more. - Ethics in Fisheries
From the UN Atlas of The Oceans. - WA Aquaculture Reports
This site has an emphasis on Pearling & Aquaculture. There are links from the page to further information.
General Sites
- Aquaculture
Queensland Government. Contacts, advice, information, Aquaprofit modelling tools, more. -
Aquaculture - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
‘Aquaculture is defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants with some sort of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production’. See the sub-sections in the main menu for specific area information and resources - Austasia Aquaculture
Free profiles on raising a variety of marine products from abalone to yabbies. Archive of 5 000+ articles, free trial of FisheNews. ‘The region’s premier aquaculture magazine for nearly 20 years’. - CSIRO Marine Data Centre
Includes access to the Marine Laboratories Information Network, Codes for Australian Aquatic Biota, a Data Warehouse, more. Publications information sheets, other information. -
Education Lesson Plans and Activities
‘4 hours presentations broken into 15 minute segments many of which would make for excellent classroom presentations. Topics include production systems [ponds, cages, raceways, aquaponics & Recirc.]; Species overviews [trout, catfish, perch, tilapia]; Aquaculture business/marketing, water quality, aquatic weed management and fish disease’. Others as well. In addition, their Education Links has a wide listing and, though US based, has a section on K-12 Aquaculture Resources. - Fishing and Aquaculture
Information on recreational and commercial fishing, habitat and species protection, science and research, extensive resources including publications, factsheets, news releases, guides, legislative information. New South Wales. - Future of Aquaculture
Article with embedded links to further information. Slides to accompany the information. Based on a European model. -
General Aquaculture Resources
Aquaculture Compendium. ‘The world’s most comprehensive site for Aquaculture Information’. - Marine and Maritime Technology
‘These print, video, online and electronic resources are to support Marine and Maritime Technology’. Compiled by the Department of Education, Western Australia. - MESA - Marine Links
In addition to the listed links there are other links available through the Categories menu on the left, while the Resources page provides extensive information on specific topics, especially for teachers. - Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific
A vast amount of information, via the left hand menu. Grouped under headings for Programs, Resources, Marine fish Links. Multiple publications to download. - AIMS ProjectNET
Select from the range of topics available. Australian Institute of Marine Science. You can also access other Data, Media, Research and Publications via the top menu. Further material can be found through the The Australian Institute of Marine Science site. - Starfish
[Student and Teacher Resource]
‘Dive in to find lots of information about New Zealand’s fisheries and some real fisheries management issues’. Looks at economics, science, Social Studies, Geography, with specific student activities, teachers’ notes and resources. - The Marine Stewardship Council
‘Organisation that promotes responsible fishing practices. Visit the site for information on fisheries, certification, accreditation’, more. -
Websites - Aquaculture [Library Resource Guides, Deakin University]
Briefly annotated, alphabetical listing. The page also allows for access to listing of ebooks, journals, articles, news and more. - Welcome to Australian Aquaculture Portal
Central and ‘growing body of information, research, business opportunities in the Australian Aquaculture Industry’. Welfare Guidelines, Action Agenda, Environmental Management Systems, link directories covering many topics, industry group links, more. The Media section has a range of Fact Sheets on topics, other data. -
World Aquaculture - Aquaculture Links
Annotated links to sources around the world. Also check Links in the main menu, which has a number of sub-sections.
Safety & First Aid
- For general First Aid, go to the First Aid page.
- For safety information, go to the Industrial Technology page.
- A Framework for Developing …
Best Environmental Practices for Aquaculture. Includes a section on work safety as well as safety for the environment. From Aquamedia.
References
- 1. “Aquaculture.” Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Web. 24 Mar. 2012. http://www.daff.gov.au/fisheries/aquaculture.