Research Resources

Aquaculture

American Fisheries Society
Peruse abstracts from papers and gain access to one of the best fisheries sites out there.

Cooperative Aquaculture Research Project
Project based out of Alberta, Canada aims to raise and sell white amur carp. Features its products, prices, and partners.

Tropical & Subtropical Aquaculture
Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture supports aquaculture research and education, aimed at making US aquaculture more profitable.

National Research Institute of Aquaculture
Notes publications, research projects, and the long-term goals of the organization. Notes the research planning and genetics division.

University of Arkansas Aquaculture Systems Research
Profiles aquaculture and fisheries studies conducted at the university. Learn about ongoing projects and careers in the industry.

Hawaii Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii
State-sponsored aquaculture and research park offers this guide to facilities and programs. Find newsletters, articles and bibliography.

Oceanic Applied Sciences and Environmental Solutions
Nonprofit organization based in Florida summarizes its aquaculture, coral and marine science research and education programs.

Great Lakes Sea Grant Network
Profiles fisheries management, aquaculture, pollution and economic development research programs in the Great Lakes region.

Aquaculture Outlook
USDA's Economic Research Service provides yearly documentation on the aquaculture industry including production, sales, prices, and trade.

Auburn University Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
Explore the university's research and educational programs relating to fisheries management, aquatic health, and the economics of aquaculture.

Faroe Islands Fisheries Laboratory
Read up on this lab, which conducts research into fishery biology, oceanography, and aquaculture.

Arizona Aquaculture
Features a guide to fish farming and related research in the state, as well as links to general aquaculture resources.

Aquaculture Association of Canada
Promotes Canadian research and enterprise in aquaculture through conferences, seminars, and publications. Find out how to join.

Southern Regional Aquaculture Center
Learn about the status of aquaculture in 15 states and territories in the southeastern US. Find research, directories, group lists, and reports.

World Aquaculture Society
International society is devoted to the development of aquaculture worldwide. Get information on research and farming, or on membership benefits.

Pond Dynamics and Aquaculture
Read research articles and reports from an international community of researchers and institutions dedicated to pond aquaculture.

European Aquaculture Society
Nonprofit international group disseminates information on economics, research, farming, and education in aquaculture.

Northeastern Regional Aquaculture Center
Get information on research, legislation, and funding for aquaculture in the northeastern US. Explore the industry's economic outlook.

Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Research topics include economics and marketing, industrial processing, biotechnology, marine resources, and aquaculture. Meet the staff.

Marine Laboratory Aberdeen
Profiles research projects in the fields of fisheries management, marine ecosystems and aquaculture. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Aquaculture
Journal deals with research into aquacultural management. Search for abstracts by author or keyword, or browse a table of contents.

University of Tasmania School of Aquaculture
Learn about the university's research facilities and projects, educational programs, and faculty members. Find career opportunities.

Aquacultural Engineering Society
Based at Cornell, this organization aims to further research in the field by coordinating conferences and publishing proceedings.

Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
Scottish center offers educational programs and researches the genetics, physiology, reproduction, and diseases of cultivated species.

Int'l Assoc. of Aquaculture Economics and Management
Examine the executive committee roster, membership details, and various publications for this association that promotes socio-economic research.

Clemson Univ. - Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife
Department hosts the student chapter of the Wildlife Society. Read about research activities and degrees.

Mississippi State Univeristy Cooperative Extension Service
Service provides a plethora of information regarding aquatic plant identification and control, farm pond management and construction, and aquaculture.

Fisheries Management

Institute for Fisheries Management
Discover the Danish facility's fisheries research and coastal community development projects. Download papers, or get contact details.

Fisheries Management Authority
Agency which manages the fishery resources presents its programs towards economic efficiency. See the major fisheries, including prawn and tuna.

State Department Official on Fisheries Management
Mary Beth West, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, discusses treaties and international laws applying to marine fisheries.

Fisheries Management and Ecology
Journal considers issues in the maintenance, ecology, and conservation of inland, estuarine, and coastal fisheries. Browse contents or subscribe.

Alaska Sea Grant College Program
Sponsors research on the state's marine ecosystems, with the goal of improving fisheries management and conservation programs.

Marine Laboratory Aberdeen
Profiles research projects in the fields of fisheries management, marine ecosystems and aquaculture. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Great Lakes Sea Grant Network
Profiles fisheries management, aquaculture, pollution and economic development research programs in the Great Lakes region.

QFMA Media Releases
Australia's Queensland Fisheries Management Authority provides an archive of news releases dealing with regulatory issues in the state.

Auburn University Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures
Explore the university's research and educational programs relating to fisheries management, aquatic health, and the economics of aquaculture.

OECD Fisheries
US Office of Economic Cooperation and Development discusses key issues in fisheries management and profiles its initiatives in the field.

Gadus Associates Fisheries Index
Collection of over 650 web sites containing useful information on commercial fisheries, fisheries science and fisheries management.

Fisheries and Habitat Conservation - USFWS
Group goals include species recovery, restoration of aquatic habitats, fishery management, and restoring depleted fish populations.

Rotenone Stewardship Program
Learn about the use of this controversial chemical in fisheries. Resources include a rotenone management manual and a list of experts.

Marine Environmental Data Service
Data management and archival branch of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Search for oceanographic documents and data sets.

Canadian Sustainable Fisheries Publications
Scroll through this bibliography of articles and books dealing with issues of conservation and management in Canada's fisheries.

Fisheries Research
Scientific journal covers topics on the management of fisheries around the world. Browse abstracts, request a sample copy or subscribe.

Fisheries Department of the FAO
Division responsible for fishery resource management presents an organization structure, a collection of documents, and a statistical database.

American Fisheries Society
Peruse abstracts from papers and gain access to one of the best fisheries sites out there.Flathead Indian Reservation Fisheries - All Outdoors

Inland Fisheries Commission
Provides news and updates on recreational fishing, carp management, a calendar of events, and the commission report.

DG IV Publications - Fisheries Series
European Parliament publications survey the causes of overfishing, discuss management techniques, and propose policy changes.

Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries
Read the ministry's press releases and publications. Learn about its work in planning, policy making, and resource management.

NOAA Fisheries Headquarters
Visit each department of this government agency that supports the conservation and management of living marine resources.

American Fisheries Society
Peruse abstracts from papers and gain access to one of the best fisheries sites out there.Flathead Indian Reservation Fisheries - All Outdoors

Fisheries Ecology

Fisheries Management and Ecology
Journal considers issues in the maintenance, ecology, and conservation of inland, estuarine, and coastal fisheries. Browse contents or subscribe.

Ecological Software Solutions
Find software for ecology, biology, forestry, fisheries, wildlife and the environmental sciences. Learn about custom software options.

Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries
Topics considered include evolutionary biology, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, and fisheries assessment. Request a sample copy.

USGS Water Resources
Provides information regarding atmospheric, hydrological, and biological data/information for all fisheries professionals.

Canadian Forest Service
Find information regarding forestry practices and stream ecology.

Ecology Software Server
A clearinghouse for ecology related software covering density estimation, bioacoustics, educational, home range, population, radio telemetry, habitat, and general statistics.

Ecological Society of America
Non-profit organization providing access to ecological information, publications, and links.

EPA Rapid Bioassessment Protocols
Provides guidance on cost-effective approaches to problem identification and trend assessment in streams and wadeable rivers.

Mississippi Automated Resource Information System
Promotes coordination through sharing of the resources, funds, and talents required to develop a unified, comprehensive approach to geographic information technology and serves as the state government clearinghouse for digital spatial data about Mississippi

EPA Surf Your Watershed
A service to help you locate, use, and share environmental information about local watersheds nationwide.

Ecological Restoration
Find tables of contents from current and back issues of Ecological Restoration and links to hundreds of restoration-related sites.

Conservation Ecology
A peer-reviewed on-line journal of integrative science and fundamental policy research.

Statistical Resources

Statistics and Statistical Graphics Resources
This page provides access to many sites with ample online statistical answers.

Ordination Methods for Ecologists
Web page is designed to address some of the most frequently asked questions about ordination.

General Fisheries Search Drives

Mississippi State University Libraries
Find search drives for abstracts and articles as well as backsearches for authors cited.