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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF KEY WORKS
Browdy, C.L. and J.A. Hargreaves (editors). 2009. Overcoming Technical Barriers to the
Sustainable Development of Competitive Marine Aquaculture in the United States. U.S.
Department of Commerce, Silver Spring, MD USA. NOAA Technical Memo NMFS F/SPO-100.
114pp.
This publication summarizes the outcome of a workshop convened to identify the barriers to
technological development in marine aquaculture in the United States. Specifically measurement
barriers related to the lack of technology standards, instrumentation, and methodologies to
evaluate system performance are identified. Four marine aquaculture technology platforms are
considered: shellfish aquaculture, cage culture of marine finfish, land-based culture of marine
finfish, and biofloc-based culture of marine shrimp. Specific research needs are identified and
prioritized.
NOAA. 1998. NOAA’s Aquaculture Policy. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration.
This represents the guiding document for marine aquaculture policy in the United States as
articulated by the lead agency (NOAA). The policy focuses on the roles of: 1) research,
development, and technology transfer; 2) financial assistance to businesses; 3) environmental
safeguards including regulatory and permit procedures; and, 4) coordination. The research,
development, and technology transfer component considers: 1) environmental impacts and
standards; 2) systems development; 3) growth and production of marine species; 4)
biotechnology; 5) technology transfer; and, 6) coastal management.
NOAA. 2007. NOAA 10-Year Plan for Marine Aquaculture. U.S. Department of Commerce,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The plan was adopted by NOAA as an agency-wide policy document intended to guide a broad,
national initiative for marine aquaculture based on four distinct goals: 1) a comprehensive
regulatory program for environmentally sustainable marine aquaculture; 2) development of
commercial marine aquaculture and replenishment of wild stocks; 3) public understanding of
marine aquaculture; and, 4) increased collaboration and cooperation with international partners.
The plan also provides an assessment of the challenges NOAA will face in its effort to reach
these goals, such as the need for congressional and Executive Branch actions to provide
additional legislative and budget support.
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