The U.S. aquaculture industry can claim many successes, but the one truly outstanding accomplishment is the meteoric rise of the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) industry. The first farming operation started in Mississippi in the late 1960's and since has developed into the leading U.S. farmed… More
Fish consumption has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Unfortunately, this increase in demand for fish has resulted in an alarming depletion of the natural fisheries. With the closure of many marine fisheries due to over-harvesting and the increased domestic demand for fish it is… More