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Aquaculture
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Bering Climate 
 This site provides a collection of resources about the climate and ecosystem of the Bering Sea, a major fishing area undergoing significant climate change. Includes atmosphere, ocean, fishery, and biology data along with a discussion of relevance and recent trends. Also includes essays, a photo gallery, and links to maps and related organizations and sites. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 10, 2003 Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources Homepage (BANR)
BANR provides publications and project information about "issues of food and fiber production and related matters of natural resource development, including forestry, fisheries, wildlife, and land and water use." Subjects include animal nutrition and genetically modified organisms. From the National Academy of Sciences Division on Earth and Life Sciences. http://dels.nas.edu/banr/ Topics: Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Safety, Social Issues Last updated Mar 7, 2004 California Explores the Ocean: San Diego Historical Society - Oral Histories
A searchable collection of over 50 transcribed interviews with "fishermen, cannery workers, fishing boat owners and captains, fishmongers, and others involved in commercial fishing, sport fishing, and boat building. Many belonged to immigrant Italian and Portuguese families that settled in San Diego from around 1910 to 1930." More than half of the interviews feature audio. A collaboration of the San Diego Historical Society and the University of California, San Diego. http://ceo.ucsd.edu/photographs/sdhs/oral/ Topics: Agriculture, History, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 4, 2003 Columbia Basin Research
Presents information about research projects concerning salmon biology in the Columbia and Snake River basins. Features tools and "computer models which simulate and predict salmon migration and survival in the Columbia Basin and salmon harvest in the North Pacific." Offers interactive programs to view analyses of status and trends in salmon passage, migration season forecasts, and publications. Includes a newsletter and a searchable literature database. From the University of Washington. http://www.cbr.washington.edu Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)
Presents information about the salmon restoration policies of this intertribal fish management agency. Includes a tribal salmon restoration plan, salmon harvest information, technical reports, legal briefs and comments, press releases, and information about the Spirit of the Salmon charitable fund. Describes fishing activities of the Nez Perce, the Umatilla, the Warm Springs tribe of Oregon, and the Yakama Indian Nation of Washington state. http://www.critfc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Native Americans, Water Last updated Nov 23, 2004 The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
The site presents THE CFP's policies on conservation, industry structure, organization of the product market, and relations with other groups "to negotiate at the international level within regional and international fisheries organisations for common conservation measures in deep-sea fisheries." Includes legislation and fact sheets on specific fish, drift nets, and aquaculture. http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp_en.htm Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, International Governments, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Water Last updated Nov 10, 2006 Congressional Research Service Reports on Miscellaneous Topics
This collection of Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports includes reports on topics related to Hurricane Katrina, such as emergency appropriations, oil and gas supplies, damage to fishing and aquaculture industries, and New Orleans levees and floodwall protection. Other topics include flood insurance, oil prices, tsunamis, catastrophic risk insurance, and more. Maintained by the Federation of American Scientists. Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/ Topics: Agriculture, Hurricane Katrina, Oil & Gas, Water Last updated Sep 20, 2005 Cyber Salmon
"At this web site, you can learn great things about chum and chinook salmon, the two most common salmon species found in the Yukon River drainage." Includes information about salmon habitats and the salmon industry in Alaska, a glossary, and K-12 lesson plans. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fairbanks Fishery Resources Office. http://cybersalmon.fws.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 15, 2004 Eurostat
Presents a "statistical view on the new Member States" of the European Union (EU). A searchable and browsable collection of statistics on economy and finance; population and social conditions; industry, trade, and services; agriculture and fisheries; external trade; transport; environment and energy; and science and technology. Also available in French and German. From the Statistical Office of the European Communities. http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurostat/home/ Topics: Agriculture, International Governments Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Exotic Species: Asian Carp
Fact sheets and photos of the Asian carp, and information on efforts to create a barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to block the fish, which are "a significant threat to the Great Lakes because of their size, fecundity, and ability to consume large amounts of food." Includes video clips and an identification chart. From the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Canada. http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/carp.php Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated May 19, 2005 FishLinkCentral.com: Your Guide to Aquarium Resources on the Internet
Categorized annotated links to aquaculture, breeders, institutions, ponds and water gardens, public aquariums worldwide, fish shareware, FAQs, and more form a major part of this site. In addition to the links, there is onsite material including a large collection of photographs of fish, listed by scientific name; calculators for flow rate, water hardness, etc.; and information on clubs and events. http://www.fishlinkcentral.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Water Last updated Mar 26, 2002 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
News and information from the United Nations' "lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development," including its governance, structure, finance, and activities. Mostly in English, but portions of the site are also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish. Searchable. http://www.fao.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, International Governments, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Forest and Fishery Products Division, Foreign Agricultural Service
The Web site for this division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) features current and historical trade data for wood and fishery products, country reports, market news, a trade shows calendar, trade policy documents, brochures, and related documents. Searchable. http://www.fas.usda.gov/ffpd/fpd.html Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 GloFish, the First GM Animal Commercialized: Profits Amid Controversy
Background information about the "fluorescent red zebrafish sold as a novel pet, [which] has become the first transgenic [genetically modified] animal sold to U.S. consumers." Discusses issues and future prospects for these fish. Includes related references. From a professor of fisheries and wildlife. http://www.isb.vt.edu/articles/jun0405.htm Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science, Social Issues, Technology Last updated Sep 2, 2004 Horseshoe Crabs: "A Living Fossil"
"The horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus), is the oldest living fossil in Maryland." This site provides illustrated essays about the crab's life history, anatomy, conservation, and medical uses. A protein in the crab's blood called Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) is used to test certain drugs for bacteria. Also features information about fisheries and raising horseshoe crabs in the classroom. Includes a glossary and a bibliography for each topic. From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/horseshoecrab/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Feb 4, 2004 International Whaling Commission
This commission's purpose is to "provide for the proper conservation of whale stocks and thus make possible the orderly development of the whaling industry." This site provides access to publications, scientific advice, basic whale information, conservation and management issues, and organization information. Searchable. http://www.iwcoffice.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Mammals Last updated May 19, 2004 John N. Cobb Photograph Collection
A collection of 340 photographs taken by biologist and University of Washington College of Fisheries founder John N. Cobb, including images of "salmon, halibut and cod fisheries along the West Coast, whaling activities in Alaska, [and] clamming and oystering industries in Washington." Photographs date from the early twentieth century. Searchable by keyword and browsable by category. From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/cobbweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 11, 2004 Longline Fishing Threatens Seabirds and Other Marine Life
Explains the dangers of longline fishing, "a technique used to catch fish in open waters, including those who live near the sea floor" that includes a main line "with secondary lines branching off it, each set with hundreds or thousands of barbed, baited hooks." Discusses threats to turtles and sea birds (such as the albatross) as well as campaigns to stop illegal longline fishing. Includes related links. From the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/longline_fishing_threatens_seabirds_and_other_marine_life.html Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Mangrove Action Project
This site contains information supporting the conservation and restoration of mangroves, which are "rainforests by the sea." Provides papers on mangrove ecology and ecosystems, photos of mangroves in Southeast Asia and South America, and discussions of the effects of oil and of shrimp aquaculture on mangroves. Also discusses the role of mangroves as protective barriers for prevention of tsunami damage. http://www.mangroveactionproject.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated Jun 7, 2007 NOAA Fisheries: National Marine Fisheries Service
This section of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the federal agency "dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems." The site features information about regional offices and science centers, programs, governing legislation, an illustrated species identification guide, and more. Also includes a section for children. Searchable. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science, Science Last updated May 12, 2004 Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC)
NWFSC is one of five research centers of the National Marine Fisheries Service, "responsible for providing scientific and technical support for the management, conservation, and development of the Pacific Northwest region's anadromous and marine fishery resources." This Web site covers NWFSC research divisions, planning documents, and publications. The Library has a considerable number of links to information about library holdings, aquaculture, government and university resources, weather data, and more. http://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Water Last updated Jul 27, 2004 Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Provides information about the commission, which was created by the American Indians of the Pacific Northwest (following the Boldt Decision of 1974) "to assist them in conducting orderly and biologically sound fisheries." Includes information on the commission's natural resource management activities, salmon recovery, fisheries management, habitat issues, shellfish treaty rights, hunting, and wildlife management in accordance with the tribal way of life. (Note: the search function does not work properly.) http://www.nwifc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Native Americans Last updated May 2, 2005 NW Fishletter
This online newsletter covers Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife policy news. The newsletter, published twice a month, focuses on topics of interest to the Northwest energy industry, particularly issues related to the impact of hydroelectric power on fish in the Columbia and Snake rivers. Includes archives back to 1996 and links to related documents. Readers may sign up for e-mail notification of new issues. Searchable. From Energy NewsData, an energy industry publisher. http://www.newsdata.com/enernet/fishletter/ Topics: Agriculture, Electrical Energy, Energy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Ocean World
Information about many aspects of oceanography: fisheries, coral reefs, currents, El Niño, icebergs, weather, waves, and more. Ask "Dr. Bob" (oceanography professor) a question or gather real-time data for various oceanographic topics. Features two college-level oceanography textbooks intended for students in oceanography, meteorology, and ocean engineering. Also contains ample educational materials for K-12 teachers and students. From Texas A&M University. http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Geology, Science, Water Last updated Jul 22, 2005 Pacific Fishery Management Council
This council produces "a fishery management plan (FMP) for each fishery under its authority that requires conservation and management" in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. Site features fact sheets (on halibut, groundfish, salmon, marine reserves, and related topics), acronyms, relevant Federal Register notices, and documents for understanding fishery management. http://www.pcouncil.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 7, 2005 Pacific Salmon in Troubled Waters
This student-created Web site presents information about the life cycle of Pacific salmon, a history of salmon fisheries, and a discussion of the debate concerning fish farming. The activities section offers a salmon life cycle simulator, salmon math games, and other interactive features. Includes salmon related artwork, music, and stories. Print and Web bibliographies are available in the credits section. From Willoughby Elementary School, Langley, B.C. http://schoolcentral.com/Discussion/PacificSalmon/PS-Title.htm Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 27, 2004 A Primer on Groundfish
Information about the "groundfish covered by the [Pacific Fishery Management] Council's groundfish fishery management plan (FMP) ... [that includes] 82 different species that, with a few exceptions, live on or near the bottom of the ocean." The plan covers rockfish, flatfish, roundfish, sharks and skates, and related species. Includes descriptions of the fishery and the management context, and links to additional information. http://www.pcouncil.org/groundfish/gfprimer.html Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Seafood Choices Alliance: Bringing Ocean Conservation to the Table
The mission of the Seafood Choices Alliance is to provide seafood purveyors (fishers, chefs, retailers, etc.) with the information necessary to make responsible choices about seafood. To this end the site includes the SeaSense Database , a list of specific fish with descriptions of how the fish are caught and recommendations from sources such as the National Audubon Society and the Monterey Bay Aquarium on whether to use the fish. http://www.seafoodchoices.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 21, 2001 Seafood Lover's Guide
Part of the Audubon Society's Living Oceans site, the Seafood Lover's Guide is designed to enable consumers to select fish that are both healthy and likely to ensure sustainable fish populations. Varieties of seafood are ranked on the "Fish Scale" from green (abundant) to red (depleted/poorly managed). Resources include PDF files of national and regional wallet cards with the ranking, an explanation of the "Fish Scale," and FAQ. http://www.audubon.org/campaign/lo/seafood/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated May 16, 2003 The Skagit Watershed Council
"Skagit Watershed Council is a community partnership for salmon." It seeks to "understand, protect and restore the production and productivity of the Skagit and Samish watersheds in order to support sustainable fisheries." This site provides access to research papers, descriptions of current projects, and the council's habitat protection and restoration strategy. http://www.skagitwatershed.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Underwater Harvesters Association
This Web site presents information about geoduck harvesting, including a history of the geoduck clam fishery in British Columbia, a video, and details about the management of geoduck stocks, biology of the clams, research programs, and enforcement of commercial harvesting. Includes cooking information and recipes for geoduck rice chowder, Asian geoduck carpaccio, geoduck papaya ceviche, and stir-fried geoduck. Site is available in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. http://www.geoduck.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Aug 5, 2004 University of Washington Fish Collection
A state-supported facility at the University of Washington's School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, this large archival collection of preserved fishes from the Pacific Northwest and around the world supports "teaching and research in the areas of ichthyology, fisheries biology, aquatic biology, conservation, and biodiversity." The site offers general information about the collection, a virtual tour of the facility, collection resources, links, and a database searchable by family, genus, species, region, and other characteristics. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/ichthyology/ Topics: Agriculture, Biology Last updated Nov 10, 2009 Wild Salmon Spotlight: Life in the Pacific
Lots of onsite information and hundreds of links to even more information on salmon, with the main focus on the northwest coast of North America. Includes natural history of the fish, salmon resource management, history of salmon fishing on the Pacific Coast, fishing tips and regulations, recipes, and more. From the Canadian Fishing Company, a commercial enterprise headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. http://www.goldseal.ca/wildsalmon/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Industries, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 8, 2004 |
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