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Best Management Practices For Aquaculture In Wisconsin And The Great Lakes Region
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2005
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Description:The most common definition of aquaculture is the controlled cultivation of aquatic animals and plants. Worldwide, aquaculture has been the fastest growing segment of agriculture for the last decade. The reason for this growth is simple -- an imbalance between the supply of and demand for seafood products. It is the growth of aquaculture into a major agricultural participant that is driving the need for aquaculture best management practices (BMPs). The authors definition of a BMP is broader than that used in some other contexts. For this manual, they define a BMP as a management guideline or approach designed to minimize or prevent any adverse environmental impacts, to maximize the health and well-being of the organisms being raised, and to encourage efficient and economical production. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance for current and prospective aquaculturists in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Statements in this manual labeled are not intended to be rules or mandates. Rather, they are suggested actions or plans, and the method of implementation is left to the producer. Best practices must be selected based on site characteristics, sizes of fish farms, and the wide range of organisms raised, and they should be revised as new knowledge and technology arise. The BMPs in this manual are grouped ac- cording to specific operations or objectives so they may be considered in context.
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Sea Grant Document Number:WISCU-H-05-001
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