strategy
Undertaking aquaculture research
Implementation:
Genetic engineers have designed fish for better flavour and colour as well as for faster growth, improved disease resistance, and other traits. Two farmed species -- silver carp and grass carp -- already rank among the ten most-consumed fish worldwide. A specially bred tilapia, known as the "aquatic chicken," takes six months to grow to a harvestable size of about 700 grams. A biotech firm in Waltham, Massachusetts, has applied for government approval to commercialize salmon genetically engineered to grow four to six times as fast as their naturally occurring cousins. Broader:
Undertaking Narrower:
Developing aquacultural engineeringDeveloping agricultural biotechnologyAssessing the environmental impact of aquacultureComparing economic feasibility of aquaculture with other water resource use Facilitates:
Promoting aquacultureApplying technologies for improved food productionEstablishing sustainable aquaculture development strategiesPreventing water-related disease transmission from aquaculture Organizations:
Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
